East High School - Beacon Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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Follies Create Sensation SAYONARA One of the most appreciated acts in the Follies was the country singing of David Fry and Edd Poore. Through mellow harmony their dry wit was pro- jected through song and guitar. 95 The winning skit in the Follies was a novel version of the Japanese fantasy, Sayonara. The daughter of Confucius was un- married because of her ugly face, so her father summoned the leaders of the world to appraise her. Sayonara, in much despair, decided to commit hart-kan. A near-sighted Iapanese man, Harry- Cary, popped in upon hearing his name and snowed Sayonara because he was an Aqua Velva man. FRANKIE AND JOHNNY The story of Frankie and Iohnny was told in song and dance. Iay Nelson and Dottie Richards portrayed the characters of Frankie and Iohnnie, respectively, with Sherry Wright as Nelly Bly and Wilda Greene as sheriff. The chorus line was most effective in por- traying in various rhythms and tempos the changing mood of the storyr Members of the skit are Masquers.

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Fabulous Big Night on Catfish Row featured a take-off on the Broadway production of Porgy and Bess. The arrival of a steamboat, which was equipped with four show girls and Slick lim, excited the men of the town but it in- furiated their jealous women, especially Bess. In the scene that followed, Bess goes off with Slick Iim and Porgy with the show girls. However, they are reconciled when Big Bertha, who is actually Slick Iim's wife, appears on stage and forces her woe-beguiled husband to take refuge by jumping into the river. The gigantic steamboat and saloon backdrop created a special effect on the audi- ence, as it portrayed the mood for the skits. GREEN BEAN HOLLER Bertha Walker, president of the National Thespians, presented Miss Ruby Bird with a gift of appreciation for her direction of the 1960-61 Follies, Miss Bird is especially to be commended for her hard work and proficient supervision of such a successful performance. The Green-Bean Holler girls added a bit of humor to the Follies with their imitation of a country radio station, appropriately called SNUF. Talent was presented by Educated Elvira, Effie Lou Hoehandle and the Bean Holler Gals and Minney Rinestone, while Predicate Nominative and Homer Shag- nasty acted as master of ceremonies. The special event was the crowning of a Milk Queen. A fight among all cast members brought the skit to its conclusion. 4

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ROYS' STATE GIRLS' STATE Paula Mcliamey and Darris Doyal represented East I-ligh at Girls' State and Boys' State. In a special chapel prograrn in the fall they related their experiences, educational as well as amusing. The principal functions of city, county, and state government were learned by electing individuals to various offices or positions. They both made new friends and consider attending Girls' and Boys' State an ex- perience they will never forget. 96 DAR AWARD WINNER The winners of the Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award is Shirley Yount. As recipient oi this award, she receives a Good Citi- zen's pin and Certificate of Award from the local Iames White Chapter, and a chance for the S50 scholarship award. Shirley was selected for this honor because of her efficiency and compe- tency which is reflected in her studies and extra-curricular activities. I-ler ac- tivities include Business Manager of the BEACON, Vice-President of the bank, BLUE and GRAY staff, I-Ionor Society, and F.T.A.