Classics in the Courtyard

(I attended the Classics in the Courtyard yesterday at noon with my girlfriend, Sherill, and we had a wonderful lunch and enjoyed the music. We were sitting at a table to the left side and blocked from view by the entertainer. Every time I go to my alma mater and walk around, I have a flood of wonderful good memories. Below is an article taken from The Vicksburg Post about the event.)

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Streaks of sunshine broke through the skies on an overcast, 70-degree Friday afternoon, providing a picturesque autumn atmosphere for the roughly 150 people who attended the opening date of Classics in the Courtyard, a lunchtime concert series produced by the Southern Cultural Heritage Center.

“This is just wonderful. The music is beautiful, and it fits in perfectly with the courtyard setting,” said Vicksburg resident Karen Kirk, who attended with Mark Jones. “We’ve already made reservations for the rest of the season.”

Kirk and Jones are not the only ones who have made reservations for the remaining four weeks of the series, which is being held in the courtyard of the historic SCHC complex, located on an entire city block bounded by Adams, Crawford, Clay and Cherry streets. SCHC Executive Director Annette Kirklin said the community response has been overwhelming.

“The community has just embraced this. They’re really excited to have an event like this in Vicksburg,” said Kirklin. “It’s a great way for people to start the weekend.”

Nicholas and Julia Blake entertained the crowd Friday with traditional American and Celtic songs. The Ware House Sports Bar & Grill provided lunch to 100 people, while others brought their own food or simply enjoyed the music. Each week of the series will feature different caterers and entertainers. Lunch is $7 with a reservation, however, the event is free for those who bring their own lunches or just want to take in the hour-long concerts.

Kirklin said she had a feeling the series would be popular when she announced it a month ago, however, she said she was astounded with how quickly the reservations came pouring in over the days leading up to the first concert.“We had about 75 reservations by Wednesday afternoon, at which point I contacted the caterer to find out how many lunches they could provide. We set the cut off point at 100, and 20 minutes later I had to call them up to say we had hit the limit,” she said.

“We already have about 40 reservations for the next few weeks, so if people want to make sure they can get a lunch they should make a reservation as soon as possible.”

Utica-resident Don Price, who happened to be in Vicksburg for an appointment Friday afternoon, said he was very impressed with the event and was glad he came into town early to catch lunch at the courtyard.“

I just love it. It’s a great idea,” he said. “The setting and music are beautiful. I just wish they did this kind of thing more often.”

The various buildings comprising the SCHC are on the National Register of Historic Places, and serve as the venues for a wide variety of events offered by the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation, including culinary classes, art seminars, workshops and guest speakers.

What-Ya Say with Al & Kay

Junior-Senior Banquet

Leaving the cafeteria after all finishing touches were made, the Juniors dashed away in their ruffled uniforms and returned in their fluffy petticoats, dainty dresses, and lacy earrings to greet their most welcomed guest, The Senior Class. The girls, hopping into their canoes, were quickly carried away to an old fashioned Indian feast. The Juniors toasted the Seniors by relating many pleasant memories and friends. Back into their canoes again, they sailed through the past and future of happy days gone by and many surprising ones for the future. The feast could not have been so perfect without the help of the Junior mothers who received a glowing tribute for their accomplishment. The banquet would not have been complete without the faculty. With out them, you could never recall those never-to-be-forgotten days. For this occasion, the girls were joined by Father Tormey, a former teacher who came from Jackson to be present. We will never forget him, his encouragement, his vitality! The theme was beautifully carried out with class colors and canoe flower arrangements and scene.

The Junior Class wish to express their best wishes to the Seniors and hope that every dinner of theirs in the future will be a banquet as happy as ours!!! (Taken from 1956 Maryon)

Drama!!

DATE: April 26, 1956
TIME: 4:30 P.M.
PLACE: 120 McAuley Drive
SCENE: The Den
CHARACTERS: Kay, Alice, Zita, Judy, Linda Mel., Frances S., Rose, Janice, O.L., Neil O'N.
KAY: Wonder what's taking them so long, Oscar Luke S.??
O.L.: They'll be here in a sec!!
VOICES: Happy Birthday Kay!!!!
KAY: You don't say!! Mercy!!
(?): Here are your presents!!!!!
Now can't we please eat????
THE END!!!
(Taken from 1956 Maryon)

Surprise

On Sunday, April 15, a most, delightful surprise party was held for Linda Reese at the K of C home. When we say surprise, we mean surprise!!!! The guest were dressed in silk, and the honoree arrived in jeans! Linda received many lovely gifts. An enjoyable time was had by all the guests. Those present were as follows: Linda Melsheimer, Judy H., Alice G., Frances S., Joyce W., Rose S., Theresa C., Zita L., Lou B., Betty Mc., Carl S., Patty R. and the girls' dates. (Oh, don't forget those days in uniform!!!!) (Taken from 1956 Maryon)

Fashion Notes by Al & Kay

Spring....the time when all young girl's fancies turn to cute clothes!! All colors and types are worn by the stylish girls from S.F.X.A. this Spring. One of the latest styles, is the new Oriental dress!! Doing justice to this type of dress on Easter Sunday, were Katherine, Jayne, and Theresa!! All of them set their outfits off perfectly with the newest thing in shoes. Each looked as if she had just stepped out of "Vogue".

On the night of the Senior Play, Jackie Mel. stopped traffic in her white suit, with light blue accessories. A classmate of hers, Myrtle, had on a red and blue plaid dress which stood out in the crowd. Pam G. looked like a doll in her aqua dress!! Setting off her outfit was a rhinestone band around her pony tail!!! Judy H. looked quite stylish in her pink plaid sheath dress! Judy was sporting her new glasses that night also!!! Francis S. had on a darling blue dress for the occasion!! This had people turning around to look twice! Walking not too far behind her was another Frances. This cute Sophomore was sporting an adorable pink cotten dress with matching accessories.

On the night of the Junior-Senior Banquet, Mary C. looked simply adorable in a new blue dress with a white and blue embroidered top to match. Shirley F. patronized the Flashes, with little purple shoes and an orchid setting off her flowered dress of yellow. Josephine Nohra stole the show when she walked up in her brown lace covered taffeta dress to read her inheritance. Our toast mistress for the night, Mae Farish, looked like a fresh daisy in the yellow cotten dress she wore. Rose S. was very proud of the real cute brown sheath dress with the big white collar. Rose created the creation herself!! Dooley Bell appeared in a full skirted brown and white checked dress!!!

Well, I could continue for 9 or 10 more pages about all of the precious clothes the girls have, been wearing this season, but a lack of space prevents it. See ya next fall!!!!!! (Taken from the May 1956 Maryon)

More Congratulations

Two Juniors are very proud of the two out-standing girls who were chosen to represent our school at Girl's State. These girls are Pat Booth and Joyce Melsheimer!! We know that they will do well and have fun. Good Luck, Girls! (Taken from the May 1956 Maryon)

In Appreciation!

We want to take this opportunity to express our appreciation and heartfelt thanks to our beloved principal, Sister Mary Callista, for opening the Coca Cola Machine on Sunday, May 20, 1956. By doing this she enabled a group of very thirsty Juniors and Seniors to enjoy this thirst quenching liquid to the utmost!! We shall never forget this act of kindness as long as we live!! (Taken from the 1956 Maryon)