East Technical High School - June Bug Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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 The Melting Pot A drama in four acts, depicting the immigration, cii‘itication , assimilation, and emigration of the June Class ol 11 25. ACT 1. Scene 1. The play opens with lights turned low to conceal as far as possible a wandering band of long-eared nomads shuffling around a noble edifice known as East Tech. Even such individuals as Phoebe Runion and Mary Cooper are members of this plebeian collection. The wayward horde gets a genuine thrill from seeing such illustrious members of the upper classes as Joe Frato, Jack Trice, and the Behm brothers defeat the football team from one Scott High of Toledo. The rest of this scene is rather devoid of interest, save for the noteworthy endeavors of Br. Bath-rick, Miss Paimenter, and other tireless benefactors to polish off the unusually ragged edges of these diamonds in the very rough. (Curtain lowered slowly on the disheartening spectacle). Scene II. As the curtain is raised, the heads of the waifs of the preceding scene are elevated to a sixty degree angle. Perhaps righteously, too. At least the edges are rounded off somewhat. The scene is no more than well started when Joe D. Govan steps to the front center in the role of Penrod. However, no one except the immediate family is sure whether it is Joe D. or Joe B. until at least two years later. After all, there is nothing really inspiring about our heroes except the bright, hopeful look on their soap-shining faces as they anticipate the nice, roomy pockets of the uniforms which they will receive in the next act. in which they may stow away pretzels in case of famine during their algebra classes. (Prospects of a good shoiv still very dark as act closes.) ACT II. Scene I. This scene is much brightened by the smart appearance of our heroes in new khaki uniforms with Long Trousers! This unexpected element is hailed with secret joy by little fellows like Paul Szego and Robert Wright, who otherwise would not don them for another year or two. At the left, heroes and heroines are poring over test tubes and beakers from which acrid fumes are emanating. Others display remarkable powers of self-direction in a newly inaugurated room called Concentration Study Hall. The scene closes as Charlie Hartman receives his football letter. (This episode to be repeated twice during the play.) Scene II. Our heroes appear in the same garb as in the previous scene. The khaki uniforms with noble long trousers show the effects of a year and a half of buffing, being considerably more polished. There is obviously more acquaintance between heroes and heroines as they stroll affably together across the stage. It is that of Harold A. Van Kirk, debate coach extraordinary, doomed to be the guardian of our proteges in the two final scenes. Possibilities of a good show seem better, as the cast has been strengthened by new players from Junior high schools. [28]

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 ARTHUR XVAGNER 2311 K. K.l Si Home R« im President Trying hunt to do his best. Ilf ladled school with much zest. M»IS WOLFE 2249 K. 60 St. Art Stufly Kiz-Hi-Kon Scarab Staff Friendship • .ym Captains Aggies Social Committee A. A. I. O. Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to heat and slow to speak. ELLEN WAINWRICHT 1368 E. 112 St. Gym Captains Art Study lillen has many friends and beaux— Just how many, no one k notes. HENRY ZAK 2509 E. 89 St. Printers Treasurer Chippendale .1 rather quiet lad is he. But altvays pleasant company. ELAINE WALLACE 10105 Cumberland Ave. Friendship Kez-Hi-Kon Glee Club Glue Club Aggies A. A. L. O. Blessed is the ussoiuft. That is net Itng a-doing. EDW ARD ZEXi’BI 2272 Murray Hill Vice President Chippendale Home Room President Officer R. O. T Quiet and steady at tcork and at pla II'hen favors were asked, he never said nay. ROBERT WILSON 820 Alhambra Rd. Vice President Hi-Y Chairman Banquet Committee Chairman Athletic Asso. President Scarabaean Commencement Speaker Annual Board Scarab Aggies Student Councd Officer R. O. T. C. Nominating Committee Social Committee Ushers' Club Ring Committee Hare compound of oddity frolic, and fun. Il'ho relished a joke and rejoiced in a pun. ELMER ZIRZOW 506 E. 127 St President Chcm Council President Alcbemia Student Council By no means feast, though he teas last, He had a high place in the class. HARRY WOLF 11614 Parklull Rd. Home Room President Order of the Scarab Student Council Track Debating Like a circle, ending never. Does his tongue go on forever. GEORGE MARSH 8921 Marshall Ave Football Basketball Wristgoma Pcpigrams Track Hi-Y A famous football fellow he. And without doubt will always be. [27]

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,J CJ [fsfllE Gi S ACT III. Scene I. This scene discloses the players bedecked with club pins, awards for carrying on bravely in initiations. At the right, a group of enterprising students is gathered around a table, industriously grinding out news for the Weekly Scarab. Among these are Ervin Gloor, Helen Baldwin, Edna Parsons and Hermine Brozak. A crowd of less essaying and more carefree individuals are conducting a dance on the left. A banquet is provided for one hundred guests adorned with stars and Es”. All is silent except for the crunching of molars on unresisting turkeys, salads, parfaits and cakes. As the scene closes, it is generally conceded that the play will be a success. Scene II. The stage is an area of bustling activity. From the left wing, Joseph Toth leads a company of cadets through a victorious R. O. T. C. competitive drill. In the foreground, Jean Brenner as Martha is showered with flowers by an admiring audience. The Festival of Fun in the background is a whirlwind of color, noise, and dancing masqueraders. Again there is conspicuous that hopeful, anticipatory gaze, as our heroes look toward the coming of the next act in which they will be Seniors. ACT IV. Scene I. The spectacle now presented is a most impressive one. Faith!—and why not? Aren’t our heroes and heroines now Seniors? The fact is manifest in their every movement. The very tilt of their contemptuous noses and their stately carriage seem to say, We have come into our own. In perfect keeping with the august scene, Ruth Richter is installed as Student Council head, and Harry Edwards elected as leader of our heroes. The lordliness of our acting friends is somewhat perturbed as the scene draws to a close, for it is in the final scene that they are to reach the height of their supremacy. Scene II. It has come! The millenium is at hand! Now there is a rapid succession of events. Dances, parties, short programs and undisputed authority! Then the play within the play, the Charm School. It comes to a most successful climax, in which Billie Klein and William Wagner are proclaimed true, sweet lovers. After a most enjoyable scene at Put-in-Bay, the final setting is effected. It is Commencement. Our heroes appear in their bought-for-the-occasion dark suits, and our heroines in their snowy frocks. With shaking hands they receive their precious, long-sought-for diplomas. (Curtain falls in a heap from its flimsy moorings.) [29]