Easthampton High School - Echo Yearbook (Easthampton, MA)

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.1 dence Telegram. Lastly, an interesting and illustrated lecture on birds was pre- sented at the Majestic Theatre by Mr. Aaron Bagg, ornithologist of Holyoke. Music was also undertaken and encouraged by this department of the club. In the debating department of the club, the members of the club expressed their opinions in a number of debates. Here, public speaking was exercised. The topics of the two notable debates were as follows: Resolved, that forced military training would be beneficial to the boys of the United States , and f'Resolved, that the Townsend Plan would be a beneficial plan to the country . These debates were interesting and successful under the leadership of Warren Lux, chairman. The work of this club, during the past year, has been an improvement over the work of previous years. Besides promoting friendliness and the aspiration for higher education among classes, the Lyceum has aroused an interest in public speaking, parliamentary practice, journalism, argumentation and dramatics. All under graduates have been invited to join if they desire. We hope the enthusiasm of this club will continue, for the experience that such an organization offers to high school students will be of great value to the future life of a pupil. i DOROTHY GossELIN '38 SENIOR PLAY 'tSkidding was presented by the senior class before a crowded house at the Majestic Theatre, on February 15, 1935. Through the courtesy of Mr. Russell Flanagan we are enabled to give a condensed account of what appeared in the Daily Hampshire Gazette: thirty-eight

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Later the group visited the various museums near the school, and returned to the assembly for a short social hour, which included dancing, singing, and games. The delegates from Easthampton were Stella Bozek, Veronica Bozck, Stasia Doda, Edward Hadro, Francis Hadro, Cecilia Kieszek, Stanley Kowalczyk, and Adeline Sliz. The society wishes to thank Mr. Thayer, Miss Alvord, and the School Com- mittee for providing transportation for the group. The Pro Merito society is a fine honor society. The undergraduates should strive to achieve the scholarship rank necessary to membership. GLADYs KAPRAs1EvvsKi '35 THE LYCEUM The second year of the Lyceum has terminated, and a successful year has been enjoyed by its members. This club was originally founded for the purpose of providing students with an opportunity to discuss topics of general interest. During the year numerous other activities have been added, thus enlarging the scope of its endeavors. All programs have been under the direction of Miss Alice W. Alvord, faculty advisor. The officers of the club for the year 1934-35 were as follows: Edwin Kurtz, president, Clara Mackos, vice-president, Anthony Lis, treasurer: Eleanor Hubert, secretary. The Lyceum has four divisions, namely: dramatic, journalistic, literary and debating. The dramatic department of the club was active during this year. With Franklin Mullaly as chairman, this department presented three one-act plays. These were 'tDinner at Eight , Trying them Out , and t'Peterl'. These plays not only provided amusement but also proved beneficial since talents of the mem- bers of the club were exercised. This year the journalistic department have made attempts to publish a school paper and have succeeded. Chester Earus, as chairman, undertook this task with the help of Miss Alvord. This newspaper which was typewritten once every month, contained school news, stories, poems, editorials, and jokes, and, posted on the bulletin board, provided amusement for all pupils of the school. Besides a newspaper the members of the department were active within the club by presenting manuscripts to be read to the whole club. The literary department of the club, with Robert Cashman at its head, added to the interest of the club by obtaining interesting speakers. Mr. .lolm Kitson, J r. a member of the Alumni, honored the club by being the first speaker. Mr. Kitson told of his travels through South America and the western coast. Soon, Mr. Thomas MacBean, a well known business man in Easthampton addressed the club. Mr. MacBean, being a lover of Robert Burns, the Scottish poet, told the life and the works of this great poet. Then, Mr. Herbert D. Casey, superintendent of the schools of Easthampton, interested the club greatly by his vivid narration of newspaper work. Formerly, Mr. Casey had been a copy writer on the Provi- thirty-seven

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'tThe smoothness of the entire performance showed not only the ability of each member of the cast but also reflected great credit upon the coaches, Miss Alice Alvord and Principal Howell K. Thayer. The cast went merrily on its not always unthwarted way to get the judge elected, the domestic difficulties settled and the young lovers united. The antics of Robert Ewing as Andy, the young son of the household, did more for the part than mere words could do, and won the audience to his side. The efficiency of the sensible Mrs. Hardy, the judge's wife, played by Emily Boehm, and the neatness and industriousness of the maiden aunt, played by Dorothy Mengel, were portrayed with the realistic faithfulness which brought to the mind their prototypes. The heart interest was furnished by Adele Laprade as Marion Hardy and Paul Meyer as Wayne Trenton, III. Miss Laprade was charming as the capable exponent of wo1nen's rights who had to choose ,between her heart and a career, while Mr. Meyer played his part with understanding and at times maturely. Dorothy Ewing and Helen Wroblewski were excellent in their roles as the married daughters come home to mother when things went wrong, and sustained their characterizations through- out the performance. Francis Hadro portrayed the role of the harassed judge in a manner which aroused sympathy for his plight. Anthony Lis as the grand- father had little to say, but his effacement indicated at all times his unimportant position in the household. Peter Kokoszyna in the part of Stubbins, the politician, brought gusto to the role. The singing of the glee club and the playing of the high school orchestra under the direction of Mr. Everett H. Sittard, director of music in the public schools, added to the enjoyment of the evening. ONE-ACT PLAY Easthampton again entered the annual one-act play tournament, and had as opponents West Springfield and South Hadley Falls. This contest was sponsored, as in previous years, by the Valley Wheel League. The preliminaries of this section, in which the aforementioned schools participated, were held in the audi- torium of the West Springfield High School. Although all three schools performed in a manner well worthy of merit, West Springfield High was adjudged the winner. It is the hope of Easthampton High School students, sometime in the future, to hold the contest in and on familiar ground as it has alweys been their lot to act on strange stages with strange surroundings. The play presented by Easthampton High School was entitled, The Grandmother Man , a one-act farce by Lida Larrimore. The cast was as follows: Phillipe Vanden- The Grandmother Man ,....,.,.....,,,.. Edwin Kurtz Jerry, the hero .....,,.......,,,......,........,,.......,,.............,...,....,,,.....,,,,...,... Edward Hadro Irene, the heroine ...,..,.............,,.......,....,...... ........... R ita Anderson Mrs. O'Toole, Irish scrubwoman ......,....,..,...,................ Jeanette Kidger Mrs. Courtland, imposing matron ,... ..,.. ,..,...,.,. ...., ,.,........ E l e a nor Hubert EDWIN KURTZ '36 thirty-nine