Marshfield High School - Mahiscan Yearbook (Coos Bay, OR)

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SENIOR PLAY On April 4th the senior class had the pleasure of presenting the play Young April before a large audience in the senior high school auditorium. The play itself is a sequel to the well-known novel Growing Pains, the action centering around the famous Mclntyre family. In this play the children have grown into late adolescence, and the way in which they and their parents go about solving various problems makes a hilarious comedy. Much of the credit for the successful performance goes to the excellent cast, and to the director, Miss Ruby Wright. Cust included: G. Schruer, D. Waite, J. Solberg, B. Jutstrom. G. Schrlefer, J. Fraser, B. I-Iugg'ns, D. Orange, J. Dixon, G. Hansen, G. Parr, P. Cnusens, IJ. McLaughlin, B. Jameson, B. Coe, J. A. Harry, H. Schuttpelz, B. Burke, K. Morin, C. Larson. JUNIOR PLAY PUP Miss Ginger, a farce comedy in three acts, was presented by the iunior class in the auditorium on November l5. The scene of the play was in Honeymoon Trail Inn somewhere in New England, The plot was based on the mysterious disappearance of the heiress, Miss Ginger, and the search for her at the Inn. The cooperation of the cast and the capable direction of Miss Ruby Wright contributed to a commendable performance. Pictured are: C. Bagby, R. Drlnkard, A. Elhon, V. Torrey, D. Wilson, B. Anderson, B. Schuttpelz, L. Puckett, C. Hunt., V. Powell, A. Buckingham. Not pictured: L, Watts. PETRY Alice in Wonderland and the Gooseberry Mandarin were the plays chosen to be dramatized by the Puppet Club this year. The plays were presented to the students in a school assembly and to the public in an evening performance. Puppetry, besides being an activity, is a fascinating hobby which develops talent in drawing, painting, designing, modeling, and dramatics. Each club member designed and made her own puppet, which when finished, became her property. Officers are: President, Diane Fordellg V. President, Lulla Hansen, Secretary, Biorg Hansen, Treasurer, Lila Hansen. Other members include: Vivian Torrey, Vesta Miller, Marcia Curtis, Mary Dixon, Virginia Meyers, Gerd Hansen, Jean Harris, Kathleen Murphy, and Edith May Davenport. Miss Thelma Stephens is the advisor. STAG ECRAFT Page Twenty-six The Stagecraft crew prepares the stage settings and operates all equipment for school and community productions in the auditorium. Outstanding work was done by these boys in the settings of the Senior play, Spring Musicale, and May Festival. Scenery for the Annual Junior-Senior Banquet in the Cafeteria was also handled by them. Other work by the Stagecraft Crew was in connection with the Junior play, Christmas Assembly, Grogan Dance Recital, Band Contest, the production of BerkIey Square given by the U. of O. Players, and the various assemblies presented throughout the year. First row: B. Justrom, J. Solberg, V. Poxiell, D. Wilson, Seennd row: A. Howell, L. Moore, B. Busbee, E. Zwicker, L. 'I':iylnr, N. Johnson. L, Ross.

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