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The Western Texan
April 26, 1984
Western Texas College
Snyder, Texas
Volume 13, Issue 11
Grand finale opens;
plot grips audience
by Jana Harris
The thriller, Deathtrap,
opens tonight in the Fine Arts
Theatre as the final seasonal
production of the WTC drama
department.
"We hope to frighten peo-
ple out of their seats at certain
particular moments," drama
director, Jim Rambo said.
Action takes place in Sidney
Bruhl's study in Westport,
Conn., during the present
time. Bruhl is a middle-aged
playwright who hasn't had any
immediate successes. A stu-
dent sends a play for Bruhl to
evaluate and the remainder of
the performance is mystery.
Ira Levin originally produc-
ed the broadway play which
has since been made into a
movie.
"Through a twist and turn
of events you never know what
to expect," Rambo said.
The 'juicy murder' is cast by
Duncan Joys, Sidney Bruhl;
Lorie Grandclair, Myra Bruhl;
Jeff Combs, Clifford Ander-
son; Teri Duvall, Helga Ten
Dorp; and Aaron Kight as
Porter Milgrim.
This play was selected to
balance out the season. It is
designed to accentuate talents
in technical theatre and de-
emphasize acting for a strong
play all the way across.
"This show is extremely
technical," Rambo said. This
is the first time a student
(Robert Loveless) has com-
pletely designed the set which
is fully interior.
Behind the scene crew heads
are Loveless, set designer;
Kevin Huddleston, assistant
director and stagemanager;
Rene King, house manager;
Bill Kelley, light technician,
Grandclair, publicity
manager; and Sue Lyon, box
office manger.
Rambo would like to thank
the community businesses for
their tremendous response for
set preparations.
Deathtrap will be presented
Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5
adults and $3 students.
CONTEMPLA TING—Sidney Bruhl (Duncan Joys) devises a devious plan in Deathtrap while
his wife, Myra (Lorie Grandclair), carries on a tedious conversation. -Kevin Starnes photo
Graduation ritual May 11
by Jana Harris
Friday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m.
approximately 122 students
are expected to receive degrees
during commencement exer-
cises in the courtyard.
The keynote speaker will be
Dr. Willaim Arthur Ward. He
is one of America's most
quoted writers of inspirational
maxims. His "Think It Over"
feature appears daily on the
front page of the evening Fort
Worth Star Telegram.
His writings "have inspired
American astronauts on their
way to the moon...they have
been a source of encourage-
ment to hundreds of millions
of viewers on international
television commercials...they
are on Hallmark cards,
posters, plaques and sta-
tionery... they are enjoyed by
many readers of national
magazines and newspapers."
At graduation, Ward will
spread his optimism to those
putting a degree under the
belt.
Other individuals involved
in the ceremony have not been
finalized to date. An alternate
site will be announced if
weather is inadequate.
Caps, gowns and invitations
will be available next week in
the bookstore. These need to
be picked up as soon as possi-
ble.
All graduates should check
in at the Student Center at
6:30 p.m. prior to the exer-
cises.
A reception for graduates
and their families immediately
follows the ceremony in the
See Graduates, page 3
Jumpers start 108 hour test
GO AHEAD, JUMP!—Phi Theta Kappan, Kevin Huddleston,
is helping WTC set a Guinness record for non-stop rope jump-
ing. -Mike Luera photo
by Lynn Quiros
The local chapter of the
American Heart Association,
along with the Psi Zeta
chapter of PTK, kicked off the
108 hour jumpathon yesterday
at noon. The event is to con-
tinue until midnight Sunday.
Participants in the jum-
pathon hope to be the first
group ever to land a spot in the
Guinness Book of World
Records for non-stop rope
jumping.
Television station KRBC
from Abilene was present to
capture the beginning
moments. Students showed
enthusiasm in participating in
the event.
Many time slots, which con-
sist of jumping 15 minute in-
tervals with a friend, are still
open, especially the early mor-
ning hours.
"Having two people signed
up together will enable the
participants to help one
another out if one should get
tired," Mary Hood, PTK
sponsor said."The object is to
keep someone jumping the en-
tire time."
All participants collected
pledges for each hour they
jump. The student who col-
lects the most pledges will win
a trip to Grand Prairie and will
stay in La Quinta. Along with
the trip they receive two tickets
to Six Flags and Water World.
Several WTC faculty and
Heart Association members,
along with WTC Board
members are serving as
witnesses.
Half of the money raised
will go to the Heart Associa-
tion and the other half will
help PTK members cut finan-
cial expenses during their trip
to Gulf Port, Miss. Members
will be attending the Honors
Institute, May 20-26.
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Harris, Jana. The Western Texan (Snyder, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 1984, newspaper, April 26, 1984; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1666476/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Western Texas College Library.