Word: merritts
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...This is by far the most spirited team I have ever seen," insists coach Benn Merritt. "Ben Brooks (varsity coach) is proud of his team, but no prouder than I am of mine...
Although this squad doesn't have the depth of last year's, Merritt sees several of his proteges as valuable varsity members in the next three years. Speaking with obvious pride, he singled out captain Dave Abramson (now possessor of two NCAA records), Gregg Skalinder, a sprinter, and Danny Mahoney, diver, as the strongest additions...
...piano technique on the part of each concentrator. Music cannot, after all, be studied well without enough piano skill to train the ear, to read scores and to develop a modicum of acquaintance with actual presentation of the art. The department required such ability at the piano under Professor Merritt's chairmanship, although no credit was granted for the fulfillment of this requirement. The appointment of a distinguished pianist, Miss Luise Vosgerchian, to direct the instruction has given it new emphasis...
...American Shakespeare Festival (Stratford, Conn., Exit 52 from the Connecticut Trunpike or Exits 51 or 53 from the Merritt Parkway--ED 7-4456 in Stratford) presents a repertory of three Shakespearean plays: Macbeth, As you Like It, and Troilus and Cressids, alternating Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. Starring in the productions are Jessica Tandy as Lady Macbeth, Pat Hingle at Macbeth, and Kim Hunter as Rosalind...
...overall strength and amazing depth of this year's freshmen naturally invites comparison with the great Yardling team of the Class of '62. But, as coach Benn Merritt says, "I wasn't here at the time and am in no place to judge. All I can say is, they're good...