George Rogers Clark High School - Powder Horn Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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JUNIOR PLAY Just as the circus contrasts laughter with suspense, the Class of 1950 ' s dramatic attempts combined the humorous and serious aspects of the stage. Ramshakle Inn, a mystery-comedy in two acts, was presented to an appreciative audience on April 29, 1949. The plot evolves around an old inn in New England, which is purchased by a certain Miss Belinda Pryde (Rosemary Richlik). Belinda and Commodore Lucius dowser (Bill Ullrich), her fiance, soon find themselves entangled in a suspenseful mystery, involving a dishonest banker, a shady hotel manager and a mob of dangerous thieves. Further complications arise with the discovery of a body in an old trunk, and the arrival of a mysterious doctor and his wife. This strange couple is accom- panied by a young woman who appears to be in ill health. Later it is discovered that she has been drugged. Unfortunately the blame for these strange incidents falls on the shoulders of Bill Phillips (Ed Uhles), son of the previous owner of the inn. In spite of strong evidence against Bill, he is considered perfectly innocent by his sweetheart, Mary Temple (Juanita Freeman). With amusing heroism, little Belinda manages to unravel the mystery and clear Bill of all guilt. The ending of the play is a satisfactory one, for the ring of thieves is captured, and Belinda receives a handsome reward. “Ramshakle Inn” will be long remembered as an exciting and hilarious production. 10 Poor Alice (Rosalyn Chalko) gets pushed around by l)r. and Mis. Russell (Bob Brown) and (Pat Merko). Belinda Pryde (Rosemary Rich- 1 Ik) is caught in her favorite listen- ing post. It looks as if Dr. Russell (Boh Brown) and Patton (Tom White) have the situation well in hand.

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■ Every year the Pioneer News sponsors the nom- ination of ideal seniors. The entire high school and junior high may cast their votes. The Powder Horn takes great pleasure in turn- ing the spotlight on the star performers of the Senior Class . . . UPPER LEFT: The golden curls of Janice Ault and John Leisge won the “nicest hair” honor for them. CENTER LEFT: “That’s a good one,” laugh Shirley McKibben and Dick Cravens over their nomination of Senior wits. LOWER LEFT: Look at those eyes! Patti Hefflon and Earl Clark were selected for having the nicest eyes.

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SENIOR PLAY Dowager Lady Ingram (Nadine Winkelried) takes a Hop at a most embarrassing time. Rochester (Glen Ingraham) and Jane (Ella Rliee Kissen) take their curtain calls with the supporting cast. The moving drama Jane Eyre,” adapted from Charlotte Bronte ' s famous hook, was presented in November of 1949. The scene was the main parlor of Thornfield Hall, a mansion owned by Mr. Edward Rochester (Glen Ingraham). When Jane Eyre (Ella Rliee Kissen) is hired as a governess for Rochester ' s ward, Adele Varens (Janice Ault), she does not realize the importance that this new position will have on influencing her life. Inexperienced and shy, Jane is be- friended by Mrs. Fairfax (Pal Benko), the housekeeper of Thornfield Hall. Nevertheless Jane is not entirely happy, for there is a mystery about the house which she cannot understand. The second act introduces a group of Rochester ' s well-to-do friends, including Lady Ingram (Nadine Winkelried); and her daughters, Blanche (Patti Hefllon) and Mary (Pat Kee). Blanche wishes to marry Rochester for financial reasons, but he secs through her clever ruses. Besides, he has become more and more attached to Jane. He is in the act of declaring his love for her when the door of the west wing opens, and a fiendish creature (Shirley McKibljen) with matted hair and wild eyes rushes out, declaring that she is Rochester ' s wife. Shaken by the knowledge that Rochester was forced to marry a mentally-unbalanced woman, Jane leaves. One year later she returns for a last visit, to find that Rochester ' s wife was killed in a fire and that he has lost his eyesight. Jane decides to remain with Rochester. 11