Downers Grove North High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Downers Grove, IL)

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A N N U A L Patriotism was the theme of the annual carni- val held November 13-14. Streamers of red, white, and blue greeted fun seekers in the halls, while a huge figure of Uncle Sam holding a V and surrounded by the flags of the United Nations made an appropriate background for the stage show. After a few hushed whispers, the click of a tap shoe and the faint tinkle of a cow bell all was silence—then the curtains were drawn, and with the singing of Any Bonds Today the program started. The acts varied widely from music to dra- matic sketches, and all were greeted with loud applause. The aroma of steaming hot dogs F U N F E S T and hamburgers, enticed the merry makers to the G. R. canteen, while these preferring ice cream crowded the G.A.A. booth. Sharp- shooters tested their skill with B.B. quns—or by throwing darts. A lie detector offered an interesting diversion for those willing to trust their honesty. In the gym, dancing and a gymnastic exhibi- tion provided entertainment. As twelve o’clock rolled around the tired but happy crowd went home with the sound of music and laughter still ringing in their ears— the only remnants of the carnival being streamers of paper, empty booths and silent halls. Cossacks Marion Wies Varieties Fireman Old Maids at Football Game Entire Cast Daisy June and Lillie Belle Jingle Jangle Jingle Any Bonds Today 23

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ORCHESTRA Back Row: V Lindsay, S. Para. T. LaVoie, R. Worley, E. Applequist, Miss Adams, F. Mizener, M. Griffin, C. Duck, R. Quincy, B. Phelps, D. Whitaker, R. Townsend, A. Hibner, F. Uphoff, R. Hart. Front Row: J. Christensen, R. Hacker, H. Wittkow- ski, D. Wittkowski, D.. Fariss, D. Bigott, M. Kungle, W. Clemens, R. Webb, B. LaVoie, R. Mincher. MUSIC CLUB Front Row: J. Christensen, B. LaVoie, D. Bigott, M. Griffin, C. Barney, F. Vorel, S. Berry, H. Tunell. I Back Row: V. Lindsay, S. Para, T. La Voie, R. Wcrley, E. Applequist, f. Mizener, H. Wittkow- ski, D. Wittkowski, C. Duck, Miss Adams, M. Kungle, J. Campbell,: J. Kinnu, G. McKenzie, M. Kinnu, T. Szalkowski,] B. Weinert, R. Hummer,; D. Wenzel. STRINGS AND MUSIC The Orchestra, now seven years old, added still another member to its family this year. The director, Miss Adams, not only conducts a first and second orchestra, but also a beginner’s class which is known as Orchestra III. Instruc- tion is offered on any stringed instrument. The department has several instruments which are available to students desiring to use them. The orchestra now has some thirty active members. During the year the first orchestra furnished music at all of the school plays, the operetta, The Bells of Capistrano, participated in the Christmas Concert and provided a program for the Downers Grove Woman s Club. The Music Club, under the guidance of Miss Adams, was formed by students whose interest in music went beyond the regular class room period. After school meetings were held at which members entertained with instrumental selections, vocal solos, and played recordings. The members enjoyed several trips. Musical programs at WGN and WMAQ broadcasting studios and the Chicago Civic Opera Company performances proved both entertaining and ed- ucational. Through each of these activities the students formed profitable leisure time habits, acquired a willingness to cooperate and the ability to accept responsibility—all steps towards citizen- ship. 22

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CURTAIN . . PENROD Penrod Schofield Herbert H. Dade Margaret Schofield Marjorie Jones Mrs. Mary Schofield Mr. Henry Schofield Sam Williams Mr. Jones Tim Herman Verman Mr. Ccombes Della Jarge Bob Mallory James C. Wilbur Rita Parrish Marian Wolfe Margaret Schless John Hacklander Charles Hedges Tom Dinges Val Claus George Wight Fred Bushman Ray Pierobon Marilyn Kinnu Bob Hart The first dramatic performance of the year was the All School Play given October 22 and 23 in the auditorium. The performance was Penrod by Booth Tarkington. The play was directed by Miss Catherine Wood. Dolores Grieb was in charge of scenery and Lynne Wells was the prompter. Everyone was kept in a whirl by Penrod’s experiences with his friends Sam, Herman, and Verman as junior detectives shadowing Mr. Dade, with whom Penrod’s sister Margaret falls in love. Humor was added by the double talk of Herman and Verman. There was also the excited Irish maid, Della, and her slow moving friend and tall story-teller, Jarge. Although Penrod seemed to be a problem child in the eyes of his parents, and a perfect nuisance, it was later proved he was a typical boy and a hero. Through his amateur detec- tive work a curiousitv on the part of Mr. Jones was aroused and a record of Mr. Dade was looked up which revealed him as being dishonest. The play concluded with Penrod proud of his detective badge and falling in love with Marjorie Jones.