Page 10 Summer Session Kansan Tuesday, June 18, 1957
(Photo by KU Photo Bureau)
PICASSO?!?—Visitors to the Music Room of the Student Union Friday were startled to see a curious piece of plastic sculpture on the hi-fi set labeled "Pablo Picasso, Construction No. 197." The highly curious finally discovered that the art work was done by a group of college students in the Hawk's Nest. It was constructed by melting plastic spoons, twisting them in grotesque shapes, and sticking them together. The hostess removed it.
Confusion And Groans Mark Opening Of Music Camp
Bv JANET JUNEAU
"Reveille is at 6:30 a.m. and closing at 9:30 p.m.—no exceptions." These words, followed by groans and sighs of resignation, officially opened the Midwestern Music and Art camp Sunday.
The girls hearing the 'edfer' were attending an organizational meeting with their floor counselor at North College Hall where they are being housed. The rules to be "strictly enforced" were read by the counselor.
Immediately after the counselor stated that no musical practice in rooms would be allowed, the melody of a violin solo came drifting up from the floor below. To add to the disturbance, the sound of a practice fire alarm at Grace Sellards Pearson Hall was heard through the windows
Girls interviewed on all seven floors gave evidence that difficulties were experienced the first day of camp. Patricia Dodson of Shider, Okla., told of being lost a few blocks below the Student Union, after having searched in vain for that building.
Her roommate, Beryl Ann Barnes of Seneca, Kan., told of a friend who, after having misplaced her registration papers, went to her room in North College only to find someone had moved in to take her place.
Linda Kennedy of Linwood, Kan,
had trouble locating her roommates,
then to add to make things worse
she found they had the same names
—Catie Kibler of Topeka and
Kathy Myers of Iola.
Two girls, Carolyn Christie of Ottawa and Elizabeth Fleming of Larned who were attending the camp for the fourth year, had these words of advice for newcomers: "Never wear new shoes, and in any case, make sure you have an ample supply of band-aids. You do a lot of walking here."
Carmen Okeson of Seattle, Washington, and Bobbie Jean Spry, Bradshaw, West Va. were the occupants of a room filled with trunks and other long-journey paraphernalia. Miss Spry told of the difficulty in reaching KU because of the flash flood in St. Louis and a tornado in Springfield. Ill.
Mayor Finds Himself Guilty
SPENCER, Iowa — (UP) — The mayor of Spencer pleaded guilty to speeding in Mayor's Court and fined himself $6 and costs.
Mayor John Flintd said he went 37 miles-an-hour through a 25 mile- an-hour zone because he was "pre-occupied and not thinking about driving."
Carol Ruby of Bonner Springs had trouble getting to KU because she was a representative to Girls State during the past week and had to go home, pack again, and return to KU—all in one day. Her roommate; Jane Anne Sullivan of Soloman, commented that "it took so long to pack, and then such a short time to unpack."
While the getting acquainted with the campus and new friends might be confusing at first and the mistakes embarrassing, the girls and other campers expect to learn the full meaning of the adage, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
220-Year-Old Tree In Dyche Museum
A cross section of the oldest tree known in Kansas, a burr oak 42 inches in diameter, now stands for all to see in the Museum of Natural History at the University of Kansas.
The tree was cut in the early spring of 1856, on the Gertrude F. Priestly farm $10\frac{1}{2}$ miles south and 3 miles east of Lawrence. The section in the museum weighs approximately 450 pounds.
Growth rings of the burr oak section show that the tree was a seedling in 1737. It was a sapling in 1739, the year of Millett's expedition on the Missouri River, and a stately old tree when Lawrence was selected as the location for KU.
Other old trees, including the only virgin oaks in the county, exist on the 80-acre tract, Dr. E. Raymond Hall, director of the museum, said. The knowledge of this tract where old trees are found is scientifically important, he added. Mature trees and fallen trunks of those that have weakened and died provide a living for minute animals that live nowhere else. Biologists, therefore, like to see samples of the original plant and animal life preserved for study.
"Birds found nowhere else in Kansas have been seen in this tract of old trees," Dr. Hall said. "This past spring, KU biologists found a pair of golden-winged warblers there.
Play Director Behind The Scenes
Not all of the work that goes into a show is the product of the actors and directors. Certainly, these are the people whom you see and hear the most about, but in every show there is one person who shoulders enough responsibility for four people. a person of whom you hear very little.
By JOHN HUSAR
Being an assistant director may seem a simple task to the uninitiated, but to Kay Brown, it means a composite of at least a dozen tasks. She is primarily concerned with the technical side of the production.
Kay Brown is one of these persons. A senior in speech and drama from Larned, Kay has been assigned the job of assistant director in "Come Back, Little Sheba" as part of her advanced directing work.
Working closely with Dr. Lewin Goff, the show's director, Miss Brown coordinates the elemental departments of the show, such as lighting, makeup, sound, props, and costumes. Although a student is in charge of each department, Kay spends a lot of time on their problems.
However, when the University Theatre decided to take "Little Sheba" on the road. Kay's jobs multi-
troupe's stay in Joplin, MO. It is also her responsibility to arrange for the exact setting the show needs on the stage the moment it gets into Joplin. Lately she has been busy arranging absentee excuses with instructors for students in the cast and crew who have to miss classes. Her biggest headache is getting the props accumulated.
plied. She must make arrangements for the troupe's衣 in Jopin, Mo.
State Position To Be Filled
A state civil service examination will be held soon to fill the position of purchasing director in the State Department of Administration.
Qualifications are graduation from college and at least four years of responsible, industrial or government experience in purchasing a large variety and volume of items. Additional experience in large scale purchasing may be substituted for college.
The examination will consist of an evaluation by a special rating board established by the State Personnel Division. There will not be a written test.
Opening night is June 28, so time has become an ominous obstacle.
Kay is currently spending an average of six hours per day, seven days a week on the show. That is a lot when you consider that she is carrying an academic load of eight hours this summer.
"I wish that I didn't have my other classes to attend. for I would like to spend some time working with the high school students. It would be very interesting to concentrate on the theatre for the entire summer." Kay said.
Of her complex activities, Kay said. "There is nothing artistic or creative about my job, but I like it, nevertheless."
KU Extension Honors 3 Retiring Members
Staff members of University Extension honored three of their number who are retiring June 30, at a tea Friday afternoon in the Memorial Union. About 70 persons were present.
The honorees, to whom appropriate gifts were made, were Dean-meritus Frank T. Stockton, Director-emeritus Harold G. Ingham, and Miss Ruth Kennedy, director of the correspondence study bureau.
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