Covina High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Covina, CA)

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DFBITIB Break right through that line ..... H That is just what the dramatics department did during the year as they broke all records in the Held of entertainment. Effectively employing all the traditional properties of the theater-settings, costumes, and lighting-the drama groups, under the direction of Miss Yeager, highlighted the year with such grand assembly skits as The Ghost Story, The Gho st in the Green Gown, '6Blackouts, Dinner for Two, and that fast- moving, adventure-packed saga of the west, El Chico. The junior play, Growin' Pains, was immortalized by Dorothy Shaver and Anton Kerckhoff in the brother and sister leads, Lois Lockwood and Jim Gilbank as their frustrated par- ents, and Johnny DeSautels as the character, Omar, who stut- tersf' Old Virginny was the setting for the musical comedy, The Lucky Jade,', in which Betty Burns and Doug Smith blended voices with the Cardinal and White choir to turn in a truly en- tertaining performance. Next on the stage was the cast of the Cardinal benefit, Pre- senting Nancy Ann, in which Jeanne Boncheff, Jim Mathers, Jack Richards, Jody Truebloo Nancy Smith, Agnes Smith, and Pat Connor, supported by the rest of the dramatics class, acted to produce an intriguing comedy of situa- tions. The last major production was the senior play, 'iGh0st Wanted, which starred Chuck Newton, ody Trueblood. Working without glory for the benefit of the various plays were Miss Boettger, art advisor, Miss Papuga and Mrs. Mills, dance directors, Mr. Lynch, music supervisor, and Miss Williams, who assisted with production. Enough credit cannot be given to Miss Yeager for her excellent direction, unfailing good humor, and exceptional dramatic ability. To her goes the sincere grati- tude of all who know her as a teacher, leader, and friend. 19

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BACK ROW: Johnny Whitlock. HL-nny .Xlh-n, limb Xlilhfr, jzunr- Ilzxx'cnpm'l, Lloyd Huxky, limb XLWYIOII. Hznvalrl Hiclav..'. klllfllil' llmwlingz. Ralph Schull, lluugluf Smith. FOl'R'1'H ROW: im X' -N, 'Ibm Yan Iiusl-girls, L1-nf l uIh-nfhm-, lla-nrv Snvzxlu, Bill Silillhlbll, Ray 'mm-r, Yilhm' Blillur, Luuis Young, jzlck Fnulsc, XY1lI'l'l'I1 Hvnry. THIRD ROW: fillflir SllOK'll'ITik0I'. Rnlhlcz-n Nlurris, Blnrclzlml Goh-m.xn, Blzwilyn Henry, Doris Hill:-1', Ha-tty xIitIl1'IWlI4L'l1f'l'. Gnrry Plutlzl. l.nx'x11i11u 3lCl1llI'I1liCR, juan Hahn. L Ghurin Rn-irh. js-un Hahn, Nr. Lynuh. ?wI'Il'OND ROW: fqh2ll'Il'Ill' Rzunux, Iilozlmu' xIOl'l'iS, Shirh-y RON4I1l'I', 1.1-rum jn-nncr. Iinrhxmx Ln-wis. Vzltfy Rumhl, Put Jn-nnings, Jurry Xh'K'u1'1nick. Iisthvr lilw. Vat Rrmgzvle. livtly Iiurnx. IVIRST ROW: WIliI'LIilI'K'f LOIEUZ. lla-lm Kmzlrlrlufk. Helly lh-igzvr, Pnl xlCUi'l'IlH'II. Shirley Nlurlfnm, W:x,nfin'Yi0i,f:c'r, Evvlyn Higumzl, Ibvlmm-5 Rufh, C':1l'1'cr1a-v Figxln-ml, l'c-ggy Kriclh-r. lictty Ruvvnscroft. L IX ORCHESTRA BACK ROW: O. Ii, lluwzml, Vlyrh- Iluvivs, john Oslo, S111-rry Welch, Hn-nry Suvulzx, JUIHI 'l'urm-V, Yvonnc Smith Mary IM-itz, limb Cohn Nlr. Lynch. SICCOYID ROW: I-Illzl Hzxrig- I-'mln-1'. Ga-111-nl Nixon, Imrruinc Vrnurllit, Lnir Iiuion. Mary l'urla-r, Nutty Yun Xkcn Shxxrun Ilulchilmm, Ruth HLll'lIlL'l'l1lJll1. FIRST ROW: Hx-In-n XI1lIICl1l'SlA'I', Dun l4l1:uAlm-S, lid Blcfzxrty, Bill xY21,Ql1l'I'. lla Marin- Zug, Hcrhx-rl Head, Gillwr hmilh. 4111111 Wzllkcr. K2lIlll'l'iI1tx Blillf, 2,x::f -v4,naacmmbsf.f .... t- ' - , .

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Masque and Daeeer The ultimate goal of all students inter- ested in dramatics is to belong to the Masque and Dagger, advised by Miss Yeager. Its purpose is not only to seek enter- tainment as a group, but to assist in the production of all plays. The members held various fun-packed socials during the year, such as the first- semester initiation party at Jody True- bloodls, the Christmas party at Dawn Whipple's, to which all old members were invited, and the barbecue at Jack Rich- ard's. The Thespians', were not only dis- tinguished by the wearing of emblems, but this year revived the custom of club pins. Hack Row: Dawn Wliimmlc, All-z1nnf1'JkrPlcl1cll', Leona Jcnncr, Miss Yeager, l'cgg.:y Jenks, C' nay, Nancy Taylor. Sixth Row: Kutch Mills, jorly Truelulood, Fifth Row: Dick Lildliy. Vllilly Parker. Fourth Row: -lack Ricliarcls, jess Hnorl. 'Illini Row: -Ill NIEIIQJJ s, Charles Allen. Second Row: usa ,olc, Ted Hanes. First Row: Dsnnic Manning. Stage Crew t'Fly the curtain! Set up the scen- ery! HFoots full up! If anyone should hear these commands being given in the auditorium, he would know that the Stage Crew, composed of boys from Miss Yeager's speech class, the drama class, and the Masque and Dagger, was preparing the stage for a perform- ance. During these times, Chuck Newton, l chief electrician, might be seen adjusting lights. Or perhaps it would be Bill Coz- ens, paint brush in hand, giving a piece of scenery that Hpolished look. Always faithful was Robert Williams, who was on hand when any job had to be done. No matter what the task, to this group, as well as to the actors, belongs the suc- cess of the performance. Buck Row: Cliarlcs jones, Rolwrt Williams, Don l'rincl-, l'ctc Sclialiaruni. ' n v Front Row: Bill Cuzcns, John Tugerman, lfloycl ll, right, Bob Num-s. Z0