~ntertainment Hardin g has des igned h er own special lyceum srries to entertain and enl igh ten the studen t body, utilizing both professional and student ta lent . The yrar was begun with the appearance of Philli pe Entremont, noted French pianist, one of the world 's mos t talen ted and fastest rising young concrrt arti sts. Mr. Entr emont, a tremendous favor ite with the students, made a sensational appearance with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra soon after hi s appearance at Harding. A classical touch was added by Players' Inc . who b rought one of Shakespeare's finest plays, "Henry IV," to the Harding stage. This was their second vis it to the campus. The appearance of Lucine Amara, metropolitan opera soprano, cont inued to add variety to the seri es. The spring semester opened with a concert by Miss Joyce Flissler displaying her versatility with a program of music ranging from the classics to "Turkey in the Straw." Miss Flissler was given an enthusiastic reception. The student body received a special treat when the Grass Roots Opera Company presented a fine performance of Rossi - ni's one-hu ndred fifty year old masterpiece "The Barber of Seville." A magnificent performance by the Don Cossack Chorus closed the year's l yceum programs. The chorus received a most exuberant reception by the student body and provided a f itting cl imax to a year of professional entertainment. Campus Players Apprentices - ROW ONE: Dortha Putman, Janie Coil, Betty Fogarty, Jan Lancaster, Carolyn Hightower. ROW TVlO: Howard Claude, Betty McPherson, Loretta Bowman, Montesn Nolan, Pat Forsee. Juanita Lawrence , Sandra Landreth, Jay Griffin. ROW THREE: Robert Cates, Shirley Venable, Peggy Robertson, Barbara Childs, Bonnie Ward, Gail Hesson, Betty Fisher, Tom Wofford. APPRENTICES to Campus Players are drama enthusiasts working to meet the requirements for initial memberships. Participating in major productions, work-shop plays, Campus Players' programs and backstage work for one semester qualify them to become members. The first major lyceum program, "The Miser" by Mol iere, furnished comedy (or students and faculty.
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