Delaware Academy and Central School - Kalends Yearbook (Delhi, NY)

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The KALENDS june, 1936 The second play was a comedy. Cast: Mrs. Burnett - - - - Edith Brady Marie Burnett - - - Mildred Whitaker Letha Burnett - - - - Ellen Geselle Clara ------- - - Dorothy Polk Robert Larrimore ----- Ted Evenden Virginia Smith, Della Decker, Inez Ostrander, Janet Parsons, Guests - - - Stephen Evans, Robert Adam, Walter Ward, Carl Arnold And last but not least: Stage Manager ---- - James Currie Business Manager - - - Bert Morris Properly Manager - - - Eleanor Leal Costume - - - - - - Louise Reed Technician ------ William Humphries I can truthfully say the plays were a success. As has been our custom for the past four years we entered the Little Theatre Tournament. This year we took -Ion . It is a tragedy based on the superstitious of the Scottish fisher folk. On Friday, May 8, Mr. Arthur started early, just as he did last year. This time it was Edyth Ward who was booked for the Ithaca Prize Speaking Tournament at 8:30 that morn- ing. The rest of us left at various hours of the day, for our play did not go on until the fol- lowing morning at 8:30. When we arrived, we went directly to the Little Theatre to Hnd out where we were to stay. Later that afternoon we went back to the Little Theatre to see if Edyth was in the finals. The poor girl was so excited fso were the rest of usj that she hardly dared to look. But we noticed a pretty happy smile on Miss Phillips' face, so we were able to guess the rest. With doubt in our hearts we assembled that evening to hear the conclusion to this exciting episode. Well, Edyth did her best fl guess the judges thought so tool. She competed against two girls and three boys. After a period of time that seemed about like two hours, a man stepped on the stage to announce the winners. Then came the big moment. Believe it or not, Miss Edyth Ward of Delaware Academy, Delhi, New York, received first place and a hundred dollar scholarship. She was also awarded a trophy which the school will keep until next year. The next morning at six o'clock Miss Butler and Miss Phillips aroused a very sleepy bunch of girls and took them to breakfast. The waiters must have thought us a little cracked as we, dresed in the latest style of the Scottish fisher folk, trailed in to meet the boys whose snappy outfits consisted of hip boots, slickers and rain caps. For some reason or other fyou may draw your own conclusionsj, we didn't feel much like eating. Eight-thirty saw the curtain rising on Jon and the wind machine working vigorously. We had done our best and now the only thing to do was to wait to see what happened. That afternoon some very nervous and excited groups of people were gathered together in the lounge of the Little Theatre. While we were enjoying our afternoon tea, some of the college students gave a very enjoyable home talent pro- gram. Then the man announced the finals. Alas, our hopes were dashed to the ground. But the the more we thought about it the better we felt. Had we not done our best? That gave us some consolation. Also Edyth had saved the day by bringing home, not Annabelle,' but another little trophy that we have never had before. We all resolved to try, try, again next year, for we are a pretty optimistic bunch. We received word later that Schenectady re- ceived the darling of our hearts, Annabelle Edyth received honorable mention for her acting. Now when allis said and done, don't you agree with me when I say that Miss Phillips has put us through the rounds in grand shape? Our only sorrow is that she is leaving us now, for we shall miss her greatly. E261

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June, 1936 g g g The KALENDS Dramatics Orchids to you, Miss Phillips! You've done it again by pulling D. A. through one of the most successful years of dramatics the school has ever known. Topping the list of the dramatic programs for this year was the three-act play. Yes, there it was, staring us squarely in the face and fairly howling to be put into action. After many decisions and much changing of mind, we started work on The Wind in the South, a play whose theme was based on race prejudice. It was given in the school auditorium on November 21 and 22. The cast was as follows: Anna Werner Karl Werner Elsie Werner Mrs. Seckler Mrs. Wirklen Pietro - - - - Maria - - - john Werner Janet Thompson Stuart Cavan Pearl Geselle - Eleanor Leal Edith Brady Walter Ward - Edyth Ward George Ganyo Shortly after the play, Miss Krusa and Miss Dora Seckler ----- Mildred Whitaker Production Staff: Stage Manager - - - Raymond Secord Business Manager ------ Wilma Page Property Manager ------ Doris Austin Costume - - Verna McFarland, Audrey DeSilva Technician ----- William Humphries Phillips put on a minstrel show. It was a very entertaining and enjoyable program. Then, before we knew what was happening, time swooped by, picking up prize speaking and parking it at our door. At last, the participants chosen were as fol- lows: Eleanor Leal- Along a Shady Road by Ellen Bishop. Stuart Cavan- Madam Xi' by W. Mc- Naughty. Edyth Ward- The Monkey,s Paw by W. W. Jacobs. Raymond Gitchell- On Unanswering Letters by Christopher Morley. L25 Walter Ward- After He Was Dead by Mel- ville Davison Post. Ellen Geselle- A Telephone Call by Dorothy Parker. Robert Hoyt- The Unknown by Booth Tark- ington. Katharine Smith- China Blue Eyes by Alma P. Foss. Ted Evenden-'1The Bath Hour by Noble May. Mildred Whitaker- Including Wings by Enid Griflis. After a very trying half hour on the night of February 20, came the decision. First prizes went to Edyth and Walter Ward. Second prizes went to Ted Evenden and Stuart Cavan fa tiej and Katharine Smith. Then came the semi-finals held in Delhi, April 3. Lo and behold, these two determined young Wards walked off with first places, right under the very noses of Walton, Kellogg and Downs- ville High Schools. As the brother and sister faced an audience in Hobart the night of the finals, our hopes began to Hee and our doubts began to rise. It seemed almost impossible that they could both win in the finals. But they came through like thoroughbreds for the honor of the alma-mater. Then, borne on the wings of time came the one act plays. This year it was decided to have two plays instead of three. In place of a third one Miss Slade and her puppet class gave a puppet show, The Legend of the Willow Plate. The first play, Jon by Dorothy Savage, was a tragedy. The cast: Jon, the boy - - John Currie Grandmother Janet Thompson Peter - - Stuart Cavan Myra - - - Edyth Ward Nan - - - Pearl Geselle Larry - - - Howard Winand Jon, the man Raymond Secord Villagers - - Robert Hoyt Wilma Page Robert Hoy fl

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June,1936 The KALENDS ,,, ,, Cain Raisers OFFICERS Pri'.vic1'e11I ----- Readith Wilsoim Vice-presia'c1zl ---- Doris Austin Secretary and Treasurer - Betty Nielson Above you see the picture of Il group of very active girls. They are the Cain Raisers of Dela- ware Academy. Their aim is to support the games and other school activities. This year we have held meetings nearly every other Tues- day night. The girls luring along their lcnitting or needlework and believe-it-or-not, they are get- ting good along these lines fshould I say threads?l. We have accomplished a great deal this year. At the first of the year we had a dinner at the Elm Tree Restaurant for the old memlvers. Everyone had a glorious time. Next we had a buffet supper at school. Wllat fun! Cain Raisers surely have good times. One night after one of the meetings, Miss Aitchison tool: us to The Candy Kitchen where we indulged in the delights of sweets, etc. Thanks again, Miss Aitchisonl The music went 'round-and-round' at the Cain Raisers' Dance, May 15. Bert Pease's orchestra played and everyone had a grand time. Well, with our attending the games and dances, and with our knitting and sewing, we have been keeping busy as you can well imagine. Miss Moogan and Miss Aitchison are grand ad- visors to whom praise is due. Three cheers for them! Rah! Rah! Rah! Miss Moogan and lVliss Aitchisonl i271