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Arts Society (Lakehead University)

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Arts Society was a student club at Lakehead University.[1]

1966, Nor'Wester

The Nor'Wester names 3 people for this group; they are also listed on the volume roster.

Members: Tom Kelly; Judy M. Greer; Margaret F. Coghlan.

Officers named: President: Tom Kelly; Rep.: Andrea Rodger; Rep.: Frances B. Krcel; Rep.: David B. Parsons; Rep.: Roman Petryschyn; Rep.: Michael J. Wainwright.

1967, Nor'Wester

The group held an annual Dinner Dance at the Holiday Inn. This organization undertook the production of the Folk Festival.[2]

The Nor'Wester names 4 people for this group; they are also listed on the volume roster.

Members: Thomas F. MacLeod; Morley Mitchell; Margaret F. Coghlan; Bonnie Jordan.

Officers named: President: Morley Mitchell; Vice-President: Thomas F. MacLeod; Secretary: Margaret F. Coghlan; Treasurer: Bonnie Jordan.

  • Arts Society Dinner Dance: The Arts Society held its annual Dinner Dance during the winter term at the Holiday Inn. Guest speaker Rose Anne Candido concluded the dinner by sharing details of her W.U.S.C.-sponsored trip to Turkey.[3]
  • Folk Festival: The Arts Society organized a successful Folk Festival directed by Tom Kelly. The event featured local and university performers who entertained large crowds with music and comedy.[4]


1968, Nor'Wester

The organization that sponsored the annual Folk Spectacular. The society organized the International Night as part of the 1968 Winter Carnival.[5]

  • The Travellers . . .: The folk group The Travellers performed as the main act for the annual Folk Spectacular event, which was organized by the Arts Society.[5]
  • International Night: The Arts Society hosted an International Night during the 1968 Winter Carnival featuring diverse global performances, including American folk songs and a Chinese dance. During the intermission, candidates for Miss Winter Carnival were judged in formal gowns by a panel that included Miss Dominion of Canada.[6]


References

  1. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1966), p. 15. Internet Archive.
  2. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 36. Internet Archive.
  3. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 45. Internet Archive.
  4. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 50. Internet Archive.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1968), p. 57. Internet Archive.
  6. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1968), p. 105. Internet Archive.