Martinsburg High School - Triangle Yearbook (Martinsburg, WV)

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stage Q Fjs-we ,,,,....,, gX Q5 xl T 4 if N2 -'-w ,UN ' X Dromotics Dramatics in the high school were high- lighted by the Junior and Senior class plays directed by Charles Lord, and the operetta directed by Miss Elizabeth Miller and James Andrews, directors of the glee clubs. The senior class play The Patsy was given Dec. 10 before an estimated crowd of 900. The principals of the cast were Doris Robinson, Patricia Harrington: Mary Jane Burkhart, Mrs. Harrington: John Reynolds. Mr. Harrington: Bill Stilwell, Tony Ander- son: Betty Ritter, Grace Harrington. The supporting cast included James Sibole, Vincent Townsend, Jeanne Corkran. and Beall Rodgers. The junior class play Anne of Green Ga- bles was given March l8, also directed by Charles Lord. The story is a familiar one. The principals of the cast were: Mildred Rinker, Anne: Irving Byers. Matthew: Viv- ian Whitelock, Marilla: Dorothy Powell, Mrs. Lynde: Billy Widmeyer, Gilbert: Mary Jane Webster, Diana. The others in the cast were Lottie Belle Cook, Marie Fulk, Jean Hicks, Paul Willis, Earle Johnson, Sarah Ar- nett. Helen Clark, and Norma Lee Eierro. The operetta Rose of the Danube was given April 28-29 under the direction of Mr. Andrews and Miss Miller, with Jeanne Cork- ran and John Reynolds in the lead. Others in the cast were Morehead Hollida, Mary Jane Burkhart, Vivian Whitelock, Billy Widaneyer, Franices Lamp-, Davlid Thorn- burg, Elise Swope, Fred Snyder, Marion Mc- Eerren, Donald Clark, Wendell Shrader, and Thomas Clapham. The cast was assisted by a host of dancers under the direction of Mrs. John Redue, the chorus, under the direction of Miss Miller and Mr. Andrews. and the orchestra, under the direction of Mr, Linger. TOP: Charles A. Lord, Director of Junior and Senior Class Plays. Doris Robinson and Bill Stilwell fPatsy and Tonyl in Senior Class play, The Patsy. CENTER left to right: Jeanne Corhrun, lead, Rose of the Danube, the operetta. John Reynolds and Mary Jane Burkhar! as Mr. and Mrs. Harrington in The Patsy. Belly Rilier, Grace, The Patsy. BOTTOM: Middy Rinker and Bill Widmeyer, romantic leads in Junior Class Play, Anne of Green Gables. Doris Robinson and Miss Wzfauer Cmake-upj Senior Class play. Irving Byers and Vivian Whiteloclz in Anne of Green Gables.

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All the world s Public Speaking Club The Public Speaking club had for 1940- 41 its most active year since the club was formed in 1938. Under its adviser, Charles A. Lord. and program committee co-chairmen, Frank Reaves and Anne Chapman. the club had varied programs and activities. The four winners of the local state literary contest, all from the club were Anne Chap- man. extemporaneous speech: Frank Reaves. debate: Nadia Cohen, poetry: and Elise Swope, oration. Elise Swope won the state American Le- gion contest in oration. The club had a bowling party and a skat- ing party during the year. FIRST Row: James Neulis. Anna lllllf, Anne Chap- man. Ann Slulleru. SECOND Row: lVimfred Fore- man. Mary Kate Frye. THIRD Row: xVt'f'Idl'llShI'I1dPf', Roller! Iflugg, Harry Reuuex. Nadia Cohen. FOURTH ROW: Jean Blue. l,oHi'e Belle Cook. l:Ilf'I'll Row: Vernon Dodson, Viviun XVl7l'll'lt7th, Mary Jane Wcfb- stet, I.ee Moore, Norman Birnbach. Frank Reaues, llurru Adunm. Belly Palterson. OITIIICIERS:l'resi'denI, lfranlz Reuues: Vice President, Elise Siuope: Secretary. Lee Moore: Treasurerg Anne Chapman: Adviser, Mr. Lord. The l,iterary Winnei's, seated: Nadia Cohen, poetry, and Anne Chapman, extemporaneous speech: standing, lflise Swope, orationg and Frank Reaves, debate. First and second winners of the American Legion oration contest: Elise Swope. Hrst: and Anne Chapman, second, lilise Swope, winner of the state contest by the Ameri- can Legion and also placed fourth in the National Regional Contest. 'MV

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Birds, trees, ond flowers---the greol: outdoors 0utdoorClub The Outdoor club was organized in 1937 by Miss Rauch, the club sponsor. The purpose of the club is to increase the appreciation and love of nature in its members. The members are chosen according to their scholastic record in biology and other subjects. The projects this year consisted of the planting of tulips, iris, narcissis, and hollyhocks about the school campus. As recreation the club sponsors skating and bowling parties, picnics and other recreations which will help to improve mental and physical development as well as increase the appreciation of nature in its members. The last meeting of the club is always in the fo rm of a picnic. FIRST Row: Nilzu Julius, Susan Porlerfielzl, lfrrmces Lamp, Jane Allher, Doris Robinson, Frances Ruckman, MUfUl.H Otto lVallure Gess. Billy McGee. SIACONIJ Row: Peggy Lou Marsh. Iiermidinv Dinlenmn, Virginia Hulzler, Eileen Hines, Kath leen Supp, Izellu Polriml, Peggy Coilnmn, Mildred Rinlzer, Marion Melferren, Florence lflagg, Dorothy Preltymun, Jean Hitls Helly Munn. June Wilson, Edna Thomas. THIRD ROW: Sruurl Mefflung, l.ester Berird, Muruin Linton, Bill Stilwell, Robe I Shipper. OFIFICIERS: Presirlenl, David Thornburg: Vice Presiclenl. Hill!! Pfil'I'ce: Secretary, Bernudine Dinteman: TFUUSUWF, MGFIOH Mclferren: Sponsor, Miss Rauch. lad? X Ski 'Yi .ip 3? sill t' ill! ... 80 -