McKendree University - McKendrean Yearbook (Lebanon, IL)

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DRUMS OF DEATH SEATED (left to right): Hortin, G. Stephens, P. R. Stadge, Notaras. D. A. Harshbarger Harmon. L. Benton, J. Bare. STANDING: M. Martin, (Photo by Behymer) B. Stelzriede, S. Bergman DRUMS OF DEATH Drums of Death, a three-act mystery comedy, takes place en a desolate stretch of the Atlantic Coast. The plot revolves about the lost magic stone of an African tribe. Thompson and his band of negro cut-throats try to take the stone away from the Bailey mansion, where it is hidden. Bailey has his henchmen, too. Thus, a war rages. Ghosts, monsters, and hooded figures run on the rampage as the plot unfolds. Cast Celeste Shirley Bergman Sheldon Harley Max Martin Jules Peter Notaras Mrs. Oakley Bonny Stelzriede Mrs. Gillette Louise Benton Eugenia Bowles Joanne Bare Amelie Gillette Flossie Hortin Newton Cooper Donald Harmon Doctor Cameron Robert Stadge Paula Bailey Margaret Harshbarger The play, under the auspices of the Rev. Mr. Stelzriede, was directed by Miss Gloria Stephens. Peter Notaras was assistant director. CRAZY HOUSE The College Players presented Crazy House , a farce-comedy, describing the Bel- dinkers , personalities. The cast were enthus- iastic and very cooperative. Each played his part to perfection. This play was the students ' contribution for May Day and also to touch in some way McK ' s funny bone in these times. Remember, laugh and the world laughss with you. Cast Mrs. Osposia Beldinker. Margaret Harshbarger Bee Beldinker Bonny Stelzriede See Beldinker Shirley Miller Laura, the maid Virginia Phillips Grandma Dimity Vivian Vickers Aay Beldinker. William Searles Jonathan Q. Pypuss Robert Stadge Dick Charles Harold Garrett Suzy Kloppenhauer Flossie Hortin Launcelot Beldinker William Stallings Peter G. Fillup Max Lee Martin Signor Max Lee Martin 25

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WOMEN ' S P. E FRONT ROW (left to right): V. Jones, M. Michels, M. Harshba rger, G. Stephens, T. Young, G. Reisner. BACK ROW: B. Stelzriede, G. Winterrowd, W. Luman, D. Faulkner, R, Koerber, Vickers, F. Shaffer, E. Kampmeyer, M. Ball, J. Bare. F. Hortin, (. Giles, A F. Jones, V. Childress Veatch, V. Phillips, V. Department of Physical Education for Wo- men, Instructor, Vergene Jones. In the school year 1943-44 this department presented two outstanding performances. A program of December, 1943 consisted of A Model Parade , An Indian Tranquil, and a Military Flag Drill. The May Pole Revels of 1944 was under the direction of the P. E. Class. A most difficult and beautiful performance was given. Members of the class presented several ideas for the; May Pole Festivity. Class periods were composed of physical exe rcises to stimulate gracefulness; to correct posture; to develop proper walking habits, and to bring into use muscles which are often neg- lected and undeveloped. The women of the class developed creative ability by presenting suggestions and ideas pertaining to rhythmical patterns; descriptive stunting; and developed coordination in group performance. MAY POLE REVELS I have seen the Lady of the May Sat in an arbour on a holiday Built by the Maypole where the jocund swains Dance with the maidens to the bagpipe strains. (Browne ' s Pastorale) THE MAY QUEEN ' S PROCESSIONAL Trumpeteer Estelle Waggoner Flower Girls. Leona Papproth, Barbara Chappie Crown Bearer Lynn Grove Maid of Honor Vergene Jenkins Jones Attendants ... Maxine Ball, Joyce Ann Kean QUEEN OF MAY. . Margaret Harshbarger The scarf dancers Ruth Koerber, Dorothy Faulkner, Shirley Bergman, Gloria Stephens, Ruth Cooper, Shirley Miller Maids of Spring Edna Kampmeyer, Virginia Phillips, Ruth Koerber, Dorothy Faulkner, Miriam Michels, Bonny Stelzriede, Vivian Vickers, Virginia Childress, Ruth Cooper, Shirley Miller, Jo- anne Bare, Gene Winterrowd. Shirley Berg- man, Gloria Stephens, Flossie Hortin, Fran- ces Shaffer, Rebecca Giles, Alela Veatch, Flonda Jones, Genevieve Reisner. Maiden of Music Wyvona Luman 24

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ALPHA PSI OMEGA FRONT ROW (left to right): G. Devore, Mrs. Welch, Mr INSERT: Shirley Miller, Cost Director. Church. BACK ROW: Notaras, G. Stephens, M. Martin, R. Stadge. ALPHA PSI OMEGA The Alpha Theta cast of Alpha Psi Omega, National Dramatic Fraternity has completed another of many successful and profitable years on this McK campus. Purpose of the fraternity is to develop and promote a dramatic interest within the student body. Meetings are held at homes of various members and in our Speech Studio and programs are arranged so as to further our education and appreciation for Dramatic activities throughout the nation. Members initiated into the organization this year were Gloria Stephens, Max Martin and Peter Notaras and officers for this term are Cast Director, Shirley Miller; Cast Stage Manager, Gehl Devore; Cast Busi- ness Manager, Gloria Stephens. LITTLE THEATRE LITTLE THEATRE Little Theatre did not function as an active organi- zation during this school year, but many of its mem- bers were in the plays given on the campus and helped to create and maintain an interest in dramatics among the students. To thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. ■ — Shakespeare (Hamlet, Act I, Sc. 3) FIRST ROW (left to right): W. Searles, K. Br. N. Baker, T. Young, P. Notaras, R. Stadge, G. Devore, M. Mart M. Harshbarger, W. Stallings, G. Stephens, F. Hortin, J. Bare. SECOND ROW: