Fenster Ranch School - Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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THE VALIANT The Va.1iant ', a one-act play, was presented to the faculty, student 'body and friends during the fall season under the di- rection of Miss Smith, the dramatics coach. This play, which was centered on a convict, was the story of the efforts of many people to discover his true identity before he was execu- ted. The main characters were portrayed very convincingly by the cast. Bruce O'Neil1, 'who portrayed the convict, was es- pecially good in his performance. His reciting of lines from Shakespeare as the lights faded on the doomed man was extremely moving, and he pleased the audience with his interpretation of this role, which he gave in this, the second dramatic performs ance of the school year of 1957--58. CAST Bruce O'Nei11 . . . . . , , The Convict Barry Ladewig . . The Warden Diane Leslie . The Sister Milton Burr . The Parson Ri S6 o 0 A Buddy Schwartz A Guard Left to Right: Bruce O'Neil1, Barry Ladewig, Diane Leslie

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THE FLOAT OF LA FIESTA DE LOS VAQUEROS Once a year in this Western habitat of ours there is the highlight of the rodeo. The rodeo and preliminary parade come but once a year and are the major concerns of all Tucsonians during their unequaled reign of four days. Many floats are entered in the parade and our school float followed the de- signs of a typical hayride complete with cheerfully colored costumes and Western sing- ing. Marilyn CGrossj Grossman was the able chairman of the float committee with Diane Leslie, art chairman,vPeggy and David Schroder were the props committee, Don Kitchen, con- struction committee chairman,and Noela Kitchen, 'costume director. Chesley Harding served as hostess in a little reception given for those that rode in the float. After the morning of the parade the next three days of the rodeo are filled with the skills of the Western cow- boy and wrangler in everything from bronco busting to roping. It is a colorful event and just as monumental in a person's experienced activities as the first bullfight or sea excur- sion. One sees the real cowboy displayed to his best advantage, showing all the zest and recklessness that has made him immortal in our American history. Four days go by quickly with the excitement and fervor aroused by the many competitive events going on all the while at the rodeo. When it's over each scrapbook is filled with reminders and we are one up on the friends nback homeu. C, Harding -