McFarland High School - Recuerdos Yearbook (McFarland, CA)

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HONLY ME Sheila Thayer. ,,. , , ,.A,V..A,..,,,,,,,, ,A,A,,,,, , ,.,,,Y. G eraldine Gossage Grandma Thayer ..,,, ,..,..,.., , X flernal Perrin Evelyn Thayer .,77Aa. ..,a,a, P auline Crockett Lynn Delorme ,,,a,a, ,.,,.,,. V 'iolet Roome Jlliss F imzerty ,w,,,aa .,a,a R Iyrtle Moomaw B1fIlrz'e Bainbridge ,.,a, .....,a,aA... I dus Lessley Nal1za11iLa,nsi11,g.., ,a.,.aa Lewis Vlirnherley Sandro do Garcia .,..a a.a,,.a,w.a,a, J ohn Regan Dr. Delorme ,,.,77,,..av,.,,,,.,,A...A.V,,,,,,,a,, A,7.,,,a,,,,,,7...,,,,,,a,a.. .,a,, K f Iaxwell Newby Only Me was the iirst junior play ever staged in our high school, and it was well received. The play was a difficult comedy, but the cast worked pro- portionately hard and the interpretation was satisfactory. Aside from much hair-pulling and constant repetition of lines, the practices were far from boring. lYe had many good laughs over the wrong lines that were given, and Grandma and Miss Finnerty and Sancho managed to keep us enter- tained. Yes, there were romantic times, too, along with the late hours. ldus certainly delighted in holding Geraldine's hand, and the closing scene-practiced in all detail only twice before the performance-was most touching. However, it wasn't all play and no work for us. XVe spent many hours on hard practice, trying to get the right inflection and action. But as a result we believe we set a standard which we hope future junior casts will have to work hard to surpass. Nevertheless, we are all determined that our senior play shall be better. V. R.-'S-L -25-

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1212801111303 LLLLL41. 444 MUSSOLINVS CALAMITY Leona Gardner .,.7.,,.,...,.,,.,,.,.,,,., ,,,,A,,. ,,,, ,.,,..Y..A.... .., .,,..A..A K oleta Osborn Gerald Gardner Ar77,r 7,,A7..r,7.,..,,. ,,, O sie Turner Billy Scanlon .,7lY,..,. ,.,7,.,. Y Voodron' Vfimberley Doris Kelly ,,,l7.A7ll,,, A77.,l,.,,.. M ary Thompson lllr. Peter Peters ..e...e,. A,e..,. L awrence Huddleston lllrs. Letitia Peters ,.,...e, ......,,.ee.,.,, T helma Moore Tim Gallager ...ee,,.,,,.,,. .,ee.,,e E arl Higginbotham Bridget lllaloney ...,, ,,,..e... M argie Calkins Lily ....,...,....,. - .ee.ee.e,V ,ee.,... P aulita Lindley Alonzo Jackson ....,.,.. ,.ee..,....,.e..e, 5 loe Roberts Tanaka ...e.,,..,,.ee..,e ee.eee. G eorge Alexander Mrs. Oberkamp, ...,e.e,e,,,,,.,..,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,el.,l,,,l..,l..,l..,.....,.., F lorence Hubbard On December 2, McFarland's populace was audience for a typical newly- 'wecl's quarrel exhibited in Mussolini's Calamity, the Senior Play. The inter- pretation must have been reasonably true to life, for there was a satisfying display of laughter and excitement from the audience. On account of this it can be presumed that the play cast succeeded in adequately caricaturing the hen- peckedv father-in-law, the domineering mother-in-law, the stubborn bride, and the more stubborn groom. Members of the play cast showed themselves willing to cooperate by practi- Qing night after night, at the same time getting school lessons, without even the usual half day's vacation before the play was given. For these reasons the seniors feel that the cast showed more than average class spirit. The graduating class realizes that without the support of the entire school there could have been no Seliior Play gso here the senior class is tendering its thanks to those who have supported us in the presenting of Mussolini's Calamity. lNe are particularly indebted to Miss Harder who, as a patient and capable coach, was largely responsible for the success of our play: others in and out of school contributed their part, and we are sincerely grateful. M. D. T.-'33

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IZIQCUIIQDQ3 L L. L L L 1. 4. 4. .L THE ORCHESTRA Kenneth Taylor 7.,.,.,, ,7..V.........,A P resident Betty Richardson ..,.... ,,,,.., V ive-P1'6Si0l61l5 Evelyn Janes ,..,,..,A, .77.VV...... S 6C7'6fCl7'y Vernal Perrin ...... ....,...TreaSzL1'er Mary Shick ,,,,w,,,rr A ,rr, vr....rr Librarian The orchestra this year is comparativelysmall and out of all proportion to the volume of its sound, for creditable authorities protest that it is hard to con- duct classes half the length of the building away. To make up for the loss by graduation a number of freshmen were admitted to orchestra. contrary to usual practice. Under Mr. Broadwell's direction this comparitively inexperienced group became welded into a very creditable organization. The first appearance was for a Farm Center meeting in November. During the year a number of concerts were given for meetings of the Farm Center and the XVoman's Club. The orchestra played for the senior play in December. the junior play in March, and the Forensic Club skits in May. During National Music lVeek the group took part in an all-county program in Bakersfield. Last but most formal of the performances was the participation in the commencement exercises. W. W.-'33 CHORUS Owing to the fact that practically all of our experienced boys' voices were lost due to graduation last year. it was decided to have a Girls' Glee Club this year instead of the Mixed Chorus as formerly. Under Mr. Broadwell's direction, this group has shown a steady improve- ment in expressive and well modulated singing. Rather fortunately, the forty girls which constitute the membership are so divided in vocal range and power that an unusually f1ne balance of tone is characteristic of the singing. There were fewer opportunities for public appearances this year, although a number of programs were given at McFarland. VVe were one of the featured groups that appeared in the County Play Day Program at Delano High School. To climax our efforts we tried very hard to make our appearance at the Com- mencement Exercises the best performance of the year. It is interesting to note that we of the Girls' Glee Club have maintained that traditional interest in music at McFarland which has been so well .established by other groups in the past, by enrolling in our membership very nearly 1005 of the girls in school. ' VVe believe that with the firm grounding we have had this year in the prin- ciples of part singing and voice culture, the ensuing year will witness a continued growth in the success of the organization. -25-