Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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SENIOR CLASS PLAY Karen Andre, portrayed by Carolyn Hindman, accuses Mrs. Nancy Lee Faulkner, Judy Wilson, ol lying about her deceased husband. Prosecuting Attorney Flint. Dave Hess, displays amusement during his interrogation of Roberta Nan Rensselaer, Fat Hemping, as the jury listens intently. Friday cast members and their parts. First Row: Ida Phelps. Mrs. Hutchins: Pat Hemping, Roberta Van Rensselaer: Janet Rumery. Miss Svenson; Judy Coettig, Mis» Chandler. Sec- ond Row: Carolyn Brown, Judie Lewis, Margaret Hintermeister, Court Stenographers; Dave Fry, Clerk: Noel Patterson, Sigurd Jungquist: Bill Cannon. Sweeney: Bugs Dickinson. Van Fleet: Jerry Mooney. Dr. Kirkland. Third Row: Judy Dali, Prison Matron: Mary Mitchell, Secretary: Ken Booth, Regan; Carolyn Hindman, Karen Andre: Dave Tomlinson, Defense Attorney; Mike Compton, Judge; Dave Hess. Prosecuting Attorney: Judy Wilson. Mrs. Faulk- ner; Tom Vandcrslice, Mr. Whitfield; Sally Meyer, Secretary: Chuck Teas, Bailiff. “Court is now in session. Judge Wil- liam Heath presiding,” cried the court bailiff, thus raising the curtain on the 1958 Senior Class Play, “Night of January 16th.” Written by Ayn Hand, the play dealt with the murder trial of Karen Andre and is based on actual fact. Taking place entirely in a courtroom, “Night of January 16th” employs the unique feature of choosing a jury from the audience. After hearing the case in its entirety, the jury deliber- ates and actually passes a verdict. The play has two alternate endings, depending upon the jury’s decision. Thus Davenport High’s auditorium became a courtroom on the evenings of April 11 and 12 during the presenta- tion of the play. Directed by Mr. Harold Marston and student director Judy Fickinger, “Night of January 16th” was double cast with the parts being divided among 41 seniors. Mrs. Mae Elma Tornquist handled the pro- motion and ticket sales for the play. Playing the part of Karen Andre were Carolyn Hindman on Friday night and Gloria Lewis on Saturday night. District Attorney Flint was played by Dave Hess on Friday, with Pat Thorne taking over on Saturday. On the opposing side was Defense At- torney Stevens portrayed by Dave Tomlinson on Friday and Kathe McCleave the following evening.

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oirhange snide comments as Pat Hemping and Donna scene from Tell Doric Not to Cry. Mystery, fantasy, comedy and tragedy were portrayed on the DHS Dramatics Department stage during the winter Play Festival on January 30 and 31 in Room 63. Open to the public, the festival in- cluded four one-act plays directed by dramatic students with the advice of Mrs. Mae Elma Tornquist. The plays included in the Festival and their directors were: “Tell Dorie Not to Cry,” Judy Fickinger; “The Val- iant,” Pat Thorne; “For All Eternity,” Lois Plambeck; and “The Old Skin- flint,” Margaret Roush. The spring Play Festival was held on May 8 and 9. The plays given and their directors were: “Minor Miracle,” Bob Tueckes; “Mind Over Matter,” Ora Mae Sorenson; “Even Exchange,” Joan Vinzant; “Three’s a Crowd,” Sandy Franz; and “Our Hearts Were Young and Gay,” (cutting) Sally Meyer. LAY FESTIVAL JUASLKjU A(Mi 0 0 0 In a dramatic momcnrTrom The Old Skinflint. Andrew Nlctzgei WW O Ient disap- proval of Im granddaughter's intention to marry his employee. His granddaiighter was played by Kay Bishop; Tom Recmstma portrayed the employee. J

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Saturday cast members and their parts. First Row: Donna Peterson, Mrs. Hutchins; Shirley Radrkc, Roberta Van Rensselaer; Mary Peil, Miss Svenson; Judy Kick- inger. Mis Chandler. Second Row: Carolyn Brown, Judie Lewis, Margaret Hinter- meistcr. Court Stenographers; Mike Link. Clerk; Gordon Miller. Dr. Kirkland; Andrew Metzger. Sigurd Jungqust; Dick Housman, Sweeney; Bob Anderson Van Fleet. Third Row: Judy Dali, Prison Matron; Jackie Morton, Secretary; Larry Grosskopf, Regan; Gloria Lewis. Karen Andre; Kathe McCleave, Defense Attorney; Bcrnie Cahn, Judge: Pat Thorne, Prosecuting Attorney; Patsy McCormick, Mrs. Faulkner; Tom Vanderslice, Mr. Whitfield; Sally Meyer, Secretary; Ron Hcrbon, Bailiff. Roberta Van Rensselaer, a dancer by trade, screams her defiance at the suspected killer of her gangster husband. Shirley Radeke played her role to the hilt. Karen Andre, played by Gloria Lewis, is startled at the announcement of Bjorn Faulkner's death. Bringing the news to her is gangster Larry Regan, portrayed by Larry Grosskopf. Defense Attorney Flint, Pat Thorne, is temporar- ily disconcerted by the unexpected answers of Miss Svenson, played by Mary Beth Peil. 29