Overbrook High School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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fflll-UAH! 1925 1 mmatrfsf f Q Qlbrlstmas Qtarul ICKENS famous Chrtstmas Cavol was presented by the Dramatic Club on December 23 1926 Since this performance was the first given by our newly formed club every students curiosity was aroused and as a result the auditorium was filled to overflowing Presco Anderson the pre eminent actor of the Senior Class gave a fine characterization of the sour old man Scrooge who finally vowed to honor Christmas forever The cast of which four were Seniors was coached diligently by Dr Evans who afterwards said that It was the finest play she ever produced Students and teachers alike feel that this lnexperienced cast established a precedent that will be diliicult to surpass Q11 at bra T last the big night arrived and the operetta that we talked about for Weeks was really beginning We were shown to our seats by members of the football team who acted as ushers We were Just in time for the curtain was rising After the opening chorus Little Buttercup sang advertising hei wares to the sailors Mary Oman took th1S part and she acted so pensive sang so sweetly and smiled at the audience and crew so wistfully, that we knew she had no trouble selling her ribbons and laces. She was not supposed to be on the ship how- ever, and was hurried away as the captain came on deck. Bill Foote was captain of the Pinafore. He sang his opening song in a clear, deep voice and acted the jolly, witty sea captain with real talent. At the conclusion of the song, the captain and crew left and Patience came on deck

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'FEBRUARY' -'1928'-1-'Q beniur-ita HE Senior-itu, held the proud position of newsbearer to the first and useful publication it proved to be. With the paper, every member of the class was reached and told in clear concise form what had been done what was to be done, and what was expected of him. And when the articles had been read, they would still be there in black and White for future reference, in case the details slipped the reader's mind class graduated from Overbrook High School. A most necessary Other high schools in Philadelphia have carried out the idea, and We hope that each successive graduating class in Overbrook will spread the seed that the first class planted. The paper proved itself to be an asset to the organization of the class as a Whole. The idea in mind when the first Senior-ita, was run off in the 12A term, was to have an official organ that would reach everyone in the class and would act as the carrier of important ideas and instructions from the Cabinet to the Seniors. The Senior Class Cabinet represented the entire class, but what could they do Without its support? Nothing! There- fore the benefits this newspaper could be can be readily seen With that thought in mind, one Friday, long ago, the oflicers of the class, for it was they who published the paper, met and began its organiza- tion. Suggestions for the name began to fiow rapidly, and the brilliant idea of calling it the Senior-:Zta met with instant approval from the stu- dents. Thus the Senior-ita was born. A polished paper, by a staff thoroughly versed in the technicalities The members of the Cabinet Worked enthusiastically, and the first issue found its place in the Hall of Fame. Senior Class history had been estab- lished. The paper itself, usually consisted of two mimeographed sheets, on which were recorded the doings of the officers at their meetings, topics of interest to the class pertaining to school activities and all other activities in which the Seniors took an active part. Besides these, there were features of cracker-jack jokes and personals. We all agree that the Senior-im, with its artistic drawings at the top its readable print fsometimesj and its clever fahlj personals, has done a great service to the class and will stay in our memories forever l'1l it is true, was not turned out at first. Nor at last! But it did the Worki N

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fr? -!'BBILUARY' 0Kmi 1928.A I -I. 11 fr 1 All of the passengers' cabins were locked so that she might have a Walk with Grosvenor, her poet lover, without being disturbed. Aaron Shore played the part of Grosvenor, and sang his love song to Patience in a tender, pleading voice. Patience answered him in that clear, soprano Voice characteristic of Sophia Silver. This scene was interrupted by the entrance of the Fairy Chorus.. The girls danced in an unbroken line of grace. Their close harmony, together with the Fairy Queen's gorgeous costumes, made this scene one of the most beautiful in the play. It was in the scene following that we got our first glimpse of Ralph, J osephine's sailor lover. He came out and sang a love song about Josephine to the crew. Bob Daisey sang this song in his clear, rich tenor voice. At the conclusion of this song, Sir Joseph Porter appeared with his score of relatives. This famous scene was interpreted by the students of Over- brook just as Gilbert and Sullivan must have meant it to be. Paul Wagenknight, as Sir Joseph, sang and acted with just the right dignity to beiit the Admiral of the Queen's navy. In the next scene the police force appeared and the sergeant sang a song of courage to his men. He was answered by Molly Packer, in the role of Mabel. Sam Berns in his white wig and black gown made a striking figure. He represented an old man with modern ideas, and striving hard to regain his lost youth. Sam played this part exceptionally well. In the next scene Phyllis in a shepherd's costume and Strephon in full dress sang N one Shall Part Us. At last the deck was cleared except for the policemen dozing at their posts. The pirates came softly along the deck and the curtain fell. The first act was over. The curtain rose on the second act and Irving Malerman sang his pirate song This scene was very striking for the Pirate King in his dashing pirate suit was standing rn the foreground and the entire company was in the background The plot developed speedily The pirates were in possession of the ship and the Mikado was asked to help solve the problem confronting the ship The Mikado wore a gorgeous Japanese costume He brought with him three little Japanese maids who danced and sang for us rn a most enchanting manner In the end it was the Fairy Queen who solved the per plex1n0' problem by turning all of the pirates into poets Best of all the poor sad pirate bov Frederick played by Donald Corson was able to marry Mabel The curtain went down The play was over We went home with a new appreciation of Gilbert and Sullivan 9 - Q 1 . . . . . 1 s ' . 1 , . . . a . . v 1 . o 1 - a 7 I' W I U 7 a ' Y . . 4 . . . 1 - t ....... ..... . ...........-... . ......... ...... ................................. ....,....... . . . . ja ...........,......,.,........................... .............................. ...........,....... . . z