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The SPELMAN SPOTLIGHT
Tuesday, May 29, 1962
Page 4
From the A-M-S Players’ Production, LUTE SONG: Tsai-
Yong (Milford Greene) and Tchao-ou-Niang (Edith Ham
mond).
A Review: Lute Song
Gloria Willis
Gloria's Corner
With only a few days left till
summer vacation, some hints on
packing your suitcase should be
helpful.
The secret is to pack in three
layers. Put all the odd shaped ar
ticles at the bottom of the suit
case. Shoes, in plastic bags, go
toe-to-heel at one end, nylon un
derwear, waterproof bag for cos
metics and toilet articles, and
stockings at the other. With odd
items such as gloves, handbags,
hats, scarves, jewelry cases, and
crush proof blouses fill the mid
dle till it is level with the ends.
Never use suitcase pockets. Ar
ticles put in them take up the
same amount of room and make
the remaining space harder to
use.
The second layer is made up of
dresses, frilly blouses, suits, and
skirts. The principle here is to
cover as much of the suitcase as
possible with any garment to cut
down on folds and resulting
wrinkles. Leave belts on dresses,
fasten loosely and fasten most
buttons. Pick up the dress by its
shoulders and draw it across the
suitcase till the hem falls inside.
Fold the sides of the skirt to fit
inside then fold sleeves across the
front. Now the dress can be fold
ed back across itself. Be sure la
pels and shoulder pads are
smooth. If the skirt of the dress
is gathered let it fall into natural
folds. To pack a jacket, fasten
most buttons, pick up jacket by
the shoulders and lay it face down
across the width of the suitcase.
Tuck collar down gently into the
suitcase. Pick up the sleeves by
the back seams, letting them fold
themselves; lay them across the
tail of the jacket. Now flip the
tail of the jacket over into the
suitcase, folding it at the waist.
This way lapels, collars, and
shoulders will be smooth. To fin
ish the second layer lay a skirt
over the suitcase with the hem
inside. Now fold the sides under
to fit, then fold top under at hip
lines. Full skirts are simply ga
thered into the suitcase.
The third and final layer will
consist of things needed most of
ten — gown, robe, slippers, sweat
ers, umbrella or raincoat. To get
to things needed in the middle of
the first layer, the two top lay
ers can be lifted without any
trouble. The bottom corners may
be reached just as easily. This
method of packing eliminates
cramming and excessive wrinkles.
Gloria J. Willis
Housemothers
Retire
On Sunday, May 13, a surprise
presentation was made to Mrs
Aline Howard and Mrs. Magnolia
Willis, two head residents, who
after years of unforgettable ser
vice have decided to retire. Misses
Gwendolyn Eagleson and Lana
Taylor presented roses after
which Dr. Manley made remarks
to two women whose service to
the college will be long remem
bered. A reception followed the
service at which time the student
body had a chance to wish the
honorees the best of luck in the
future.
Mrs. Howard is presently
serving in Morehouse Hall -
South, as head resident for for
ty-five young ladies. She has
served in this capacity for twelve
years.
Mrs. Willis, the head resident
of Packard Hall, has served in
this capacity for fourteen years.
She received her B.S. degree
from Spelman College.
Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Willis
are loved by all of their girls
past and present, because of their
warmth and concern for the hap
piness and welfare of their stu
dents. The Spelman Spotlight sa
lutes them for their work.
What's New
At Spelman
What’s new at Spelman? It’s the
Student National Education Assoc
iation. This organization has been
active for about two months. The
organization at present consists
roughly of 20 members.
Just what is the S.N.E.A.? The
Student National Education As
sociation is a professional organ
ization for college students pre
paring to teach. Local chapters
and student state education asso
ciations are integral parts of the
Student N. E. A. A member of
the Student N. E. A. is a member
of his state, and national educa
tion association with all the rights,
privileges, and responsibilities of
association membership in these
professional organizations.
What are its purposes? The
Student N. E. A. program is to
provide opportunities for (1) per
sonal and professional growth;
(2) development of leadership
skills; (3) understanding of the
history, ethics, and programs at
state and national levels and
(4) participation in professional
activities at local, state, and na
tional levels; especially integrat
ing programs of local associations
and student education association.
Our progress? Since the Spel
man S. N. E. A. has been estab
lished we have taken part in the
State Education Association meet
ing. Members of our organization
were able to attend the S. N. E. A.
and F. T. A. meetings which were
held at Morris Brown College.
Miss Dorothy Jenkins, our presi
dent, participated in the panel
discussion. We also sent two of
our members, Miss Dorothy Jen
kins and Miss Ophelia Gilbert to
a meeting which was held in Dub
lin, Georgia. Our most recent pro
ject was a dinner discussion with
the student-teachers of 1962
which was held informally in the
Fireside Dining Room.
How do you become a member?
A student becomes a student
member of the State and National
Education Association by joining
the campus chapter of the S. N.
E. A. Contact any of the officers
or attend one of our meetings.
Notices of such meetings are al
ways posted on the bulletin board
of Giles Hall. A special invitation
is extended to all prospective
teachers.
In connection with the Non
western Studies Program, the
A. M. S. Players presented a
Chinese play entitled the Lute
Song on May 10, 11, and 12, un
der the direction of Dr. Baldwin
Burroughs.
The humor of Prince Nieoie
(played by Johnny Popwell); the
sorrow and grief felt by Tsai-
Yong (played by Milford Greene)
over the death of his parents; and
the happiness of Tsai-Yong and
We feel the S. N. E. A. to be a
worthwhile organization for it is
designed to deepen the interest of
capable students in teaching as a
career; encourage selective stu
dents for guidance of persons ad
mitted to teacher education pro
grams; and, through tribute to a
reasonable balance in teacher
supply and demand. The officers
are as follows:
President — Dorothy Jenkins
Vice-President — Ophelia Gil
bert
Secretary — Mildred Roberts
Treasurer — Mildred Ponder
Reporter — Jeannette Tarver
Tchao-ou-Niang (played by Edith
Hammond), when they were again
united after being separated
many years, made this presenta
tion one filled with mixed emo
tions. The Lute Song depicts two
extreme views of Chinese life;
having at one extreme the life of
the commoners, or those belong
ing to the lower class, and at the
other the glamour, and excitement
of life in a palace.
The story begins, when Tsai-
Yong leaves his old and decrepit
parents and 'his young and beau
tiful wife seeking an education
and a better way of life. Tsai-
Yong is later chosen by the Prince
as the mate for 'his daughter the
Princess (played by Donna Alex
ander). Ignoring the already ex
isting marriage of Tsai-Yong, the
Prince forces him into a second
marriage to his daughter. After
the starvation of Tsai (played by
Walter Pierce) ; and Madame Tsai
(played by Myla Zinn), the par
ents of Tsai-Yong, Tacho-ou-
....iang goes in search of him. After
She finds her husband, Princess
Nieou-Chi relinquishes all legal
claim to him as her husband, and
the story ends on a happy note
when Tsai-Yong and Tach-ou-
Niang are again united.
In an effort to depict as realis
tically as possible the Chinese
customs, ideals, attitudes, and
way of life, the simple but beau
tiful setting in bright Chinese red
and yellow did not dominate, but
rather complimented the stage
adorned with a wide variety of
falmiliar and newly discovered
talent robed in beautiful and col
orful costumes.
Other members of the cast, who
were not previously mentioned,
were Frank Bray, Cleon Flowers,
Rosalyn Reid, Arthur' Burks, Nel-
da King, George Hairston, Sal'li-
ann Pollock, Joseph Ingram, E.
McNeil, William Leonard, Ronald
Huff, Samuel Lightfoot, Elvie
Kirby, Dorothy Fuqua, Patricia
Howard, David Franklin, and oth
ers. The seldom recognized stars
in theatrical presentations are
those behind the scenes, without
whom any production would be
impossible. Special recognition is
extended to the Staff.
Congratulations, members of the
A. M. S. Players on another fine
production.
Patricia Smith
Joyce White
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Poets Corner
SOLITUDE
Why am I alone?
It has been over four hundred years
And I am still alone!
Like a pebble on the beach
- one among many -
And I am still apart.
A hurt feeling is a terrible thing to have
A hurt feeling is a terrible thing to have
To hide my hurt, I laugh.
Laughing - the echo of laughter!
Long ago in my memory along
the beach and forest - They came
- and then the laughter!
The disillusionments we get are a trial.
The disillusionments we get are a trial.
To hide my hurt, I laugh!
Sitting in a darkened room -
the ocean, the ships, the land -
Over four hundred years!
And I am still alone
To hide my hurt, I laugh!
Aurelia Erskine Brazeal
Morehouse South
Apathetic?
Apathetic used to be the word
Accurately used to describe
The average Spelman girl.
But now it seems absurd!
And is hard to hide
That along with other changes in the world,
There has emerged a different Spelman girl.
A thesaurus may not aid
In finding the exact word.
Who knows, there may not be one.
Priscilla F. Rowe
MY GRADES
Thank you, Mr. Teacher
For giving me this grade.
This letter of the alphabet
Showed just how much I played.
I told my folks at home
That I would really try,
But this one little mark
Shows that I told a lie.
I sat there in the classroom
And let my thoughts roam
Now soon I’ll get a letter
sending me back home.
Please don’t make me go,
I’ll change, and really soon;
Or I know I may go home
And stay for good in June.
Rosa Benita Thomas