Morford, Combs, and Steele In Cast
National Education
Richard Allen Stars As Robert Browning In Annual Sock And Buskin Production
Week Observed
Cast in the leading masculine role of Robert Browning in Rudolph Besier's "The Barretts of Wimpole Street," Richard Allen, junior college freshmen, co-starred with Ann Kasten, a high school student, who played Elizabeth Barrett. Three other JC students, Miriam Morford, Leon Combs, and George Steele, helped portray the turbulent story of the courtship of the two great poets to a capacity audience. Directed by Miss Margaret Montague, the play, which was the annual Sock and Buskin production, was presented December .3. Although a different production, it was well performed by a capable cast of both JC and high school students. Richard astonished those who know him by his outstanding performance as Elizabeth's persuasive lover. Miriam, in her characterization of Arabel Barrett, and George, in his role of Captain Cook, the dashing young army officer who courted Elizabeth's younger sister against her father's will, added humor and zest to the performance. Other JC students whose work was evident, although they served "behind the scenes," were David Nigh, lighting director; Gloria Febro, Pat Condren, Earl Shumate, Shirley Jones, Tanya Brashier and Billie Lehman.
"Wild" Bill Ames Is Lecturer-Impersonator Jimmy Durante was here in voice, if not in person, November 16 when "Wild Bill Ames, wellknown impersonator of famous people, appeared as the third speaker in the series of junior college lectures scheduled for the first semester. Other famous people impersonated were F. D. Roosevelt, President Truman, Governor Dewey, Walter Winchell, Luella Parsons, and Gabriel Heatter. Mr. Ames, beginning his career as a lark in his own home town of Ridgewood, New Jersey, has been featured as a star on stage shows, supper clubs, and many important radio programs. PTK's Go Into Business
The "hat-check" concession at the annual Junior College Christmas formal was operated by the Phi Theta Kappa fraternity. Proceeds derived from the enterprise were to be used in sending a delegate to the national convention of Phi Theta Kappa which is to be held in West Virginia.
A radio program in observance of National Education Week was presented by the Future Teachers of America Chapter at 8 p. m. November 9, over station KWHN. The program consisted of a skit and short talks which were written by members of the education class. Mistress of ceremonies was Mary K. Workman; and parts in the skit, entitled "Who Me?" were played by Wilma Dolan, Miriam Morford, and Roy Gene Mussett. Original talks were given by Ruby Quarry, W. B. Smith, and Evelyn Cook. Music was furnished by Joanne Collier. Miss Opal Horn, chapter sponsor, was in charge of the presentation. The purpose of the program was to inform the public of some of the educational problems of today and to aid in teacher recruitment.
Bird Discusses National Affairs Miss Diana Bird, English exchange teacher in Fort Smith high school and junior college, was assembly speaker for October 30. Miss Bird said that her first impression of Arkansas was very different from what she had expected since she thought that everyone went barefoot. In expressing her views on the situations in England, Miss Bird stated emphatically that she did no like the socialist government of England. There is too much red tape and slackness, even in the simplest transactions, through government offices, she said. Even though this government was voted out, she said, it would still be difficult to control labor because the unions could still strike at every provocation. Also, the heavy taxes, sometimes up to 95 per cent of an income, are ruining the nobility and forcing them to close down their historic estates, which are the very heart of English tradition. Prize Winner In JC
JC members of "The Barretts of Whimpole Street" cast are pictured above, along with the other members of the cast. They are, seated at extreme left, Miriam Morford; standing in center in uniform, George Steele; and, standing at extreme right, Leon Combs and Richard Allen. Page 16
Wade Egbert won first prize in an essay contest held by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The title of Wade's essay was "Servicemen of World War II Who Are Descendants of Those Who Woi-e the Gray."