High-resolution, full color images available online
Search, browse, read, and print yearbook pages
View college, high school, and military yearbooks
Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries
Privacy, as we do not track users or sell information
Page 15 text:
“
SPEECH DEPARTMENT Left to right — Paul Clasper, Keith Hunt, Fred Sargent, Fred Houghten, Bob Rosso. An entirely new debating squad this year, under the capable coaching of Miss Dorcas Corrin, found much enjoyment in learning to think clearly and logically when they debated other schools. The debaters composing the squad were Paul Clasper, Fred Houghten, Keith Hunt, Robert Rosso, and Fred Sargent. Practice debates were held with Detroit Northern, Mt. Clemens, Royal Oak and Pontiac. The squad entered four league contests winning but one debate, which was from Northville, and losing to East Lansing, Van Dyke and Flint Central. Con- sidering the squad was entirely new and the com- petition very strong, the group did very well. The subject for debate this past year was — Resolved that the U. S. should have an alliance with Great Britain. In the field of oratory, declamation, and extem- poraneous speaking, the participants were Keith Hunt, Gloria Sterns, and Paul Clasper. In the sub-district contest held at Fenton, Gloria placed third with her declamation. The Union Soldier; Keith placed second with his oration, The Way; and Paul Clasper took first in the extemp. contest. In the district ' contest held at Davison in which Paul Clasper entered, he was awarded with a new Webster ' s dictionary and second place. His drawn speech was on Dewey, our 1940 Republican Presi- dential Candidate. SENIOR PLAY Top Row (left to right)— Dan Guthrie, Reynolds White, Bob Johns, Jervis Wattles, Wayne Holnian, Jerry Clark, Kenneth Hunt, Fred Riley, Fred Sargent. Second Row (left to right) — Eileen Gray, Connie Tiedeman, June Anderson, Alis Howell, Dorothy Ostrom, Maureen Ladd, Margaret Southern, Carole Goldsworlhy. First Row (left to right) — Fred Houghten, Maxine Scott, Marijane Dear, Norma Ross, Betty Case, Alice Nivison, Bob Mason. On the respective evenings of May 18 and 19, in this year of our Lord, 1939, the citizenry of Rochester witnessed the colossal production of Spring Fever, a comedy in three acts by Glenn Hughes. It was heralded by various ingenious means of advertising including the wearing of old clothes by members of the casts on the Tuesday preceding the play. The theme of the story was a fast-moving drammer of a small college town. The three scenes took place in Mrs. Spangler ' s boarding house for aspirin ' young Brookfielders. That robust soul was artfully played by our two famous ' 39ers, Betty Jeanne Case and Dorothy Ostrom. Ann Purcell and Vivian, two vivacious co-eds were portrayed by Maureen Ladd and Eileen Gray, Thurs- day night, and Arlene Harris and Alis Howell, Friday night. Both parts were done up with wit and enthusiasm. Vic and Ed, the masculine heart throbs, were skillfully portrayed by Jervis Wattles and Bob Johns on Thursday night and Kenneth Hunt and Fred Houghten, Friday night. Lou Herron, the peppy, wise-cracking journalism student, com- plete with typewriter and tangled phrases was polished off by Maxine Scott and Virginia Moore, respectively. Anne ' s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Furcell, (the former very human, the latter very oh, my deah ), was artfully managed by Bob Mason and Marijane Dear on Thursday night and Gerald Clark and Norma Ross on Friday. Howard, Anne ' s fiancee, the typical college student, was cleverly manipulated by Reynolds White on Thursday and Fred Sargent on Friday. The part of Howard ' s maiden aunt, Aunt Maude, a spinster lady with a heart of gold was played by Alice Nivison on Thursday night and Margaret Southern on Friday night. Professor Bean, a zoology instructor with the mind of Einstein and appearance of Seedy Sez was done very well by Dan Guthrie, Thurs- day, and Fred Riley, Friday. Professor Dixon, the President of Brookfield College, a walking example of dignity and manly grace, was played superbly by our future Father Coughlin, Wayne Holman. The plot finds Howard in a complex. Having failed to get his term paper in to Prof. Bean on time, he is in grave danger of flunking zoo. To make matters worse his chum, Vic, has mistaken Anne Purcell ' s father as his model for a portrait and has tied that furious gentleman to a hat rack, garbed only in expensive silk underwear and classy pants. Aunt Maude arrives on the scene, doting on little nephew to proudly receive his sheepskin on the morrow and is horrified by he bedlam her nephew lives in instead of the staid college boarding house she expected to see. Some of our hero ' s woes are erased in the second act when Aunt Maude, posing as a zoologist, turns her charms on Prof. Bean, is able to help Howard out, promptly proceeds to fall for the old duck. As the Commencement Ball is to be held in the evening, the college is abuzz with preparations. In the third act we find that by the aid of soft l ' ghts and feminine charms, all the problems obligingly fade out of the picture. Howard and Anne find that they love each other and are given Papa ' s and Mama ' s (grudgingly) blessing. Professor Bean and Aunt Maude decide to take the long trip together and, of course. Uncle can ' t fail his nephew so Howard will receive his sheepskin. So, in the annals of dramatic history, we. the Seniors of 1939, wish to place our offering of Spring Fever reverently in the list of successes at Roches- ter High School. Only by the aid of fellow students and our splendid directress. Miss Gray, could we have ac- complished this. So our hats go off to our little my, oh my stage manager, Carole Goldsworlhy; that pplendid trio, June Anderson, Fred Halbach and Carl Ogilvie, who assisted with costumes and properties, our able publicity director and directress, Jack Baker and Constance Tiedeman, and to our skillful make-up directresses, Phyllis Brandes and Catherine Paquette.
”
Page 16 text:
“
THE BLUE AND WHITE CLUB Upon the inspiration of Miss Dorcas Corrin, Eng- lish teacher, those who possessed literary talent had a chance to demonstrate their ability by writ- ing assignments for the Rochester Clarion, a local newspaper. The Blue and White members were chosen not only by their scholastic achievement but also with the approval of the faculty. A charter was drawn up designating the number of members allowed, also the rules which goven the club. This year the officers which have helped in com- posing the Blue and White page are: CONSTANCE TIEDEMAN . . . EDITOR-IN-CHIEF FRED HOUGHTEN .... BUSINESS MANAGER BOB ROSSO ASSOCIATE EDITOR The regular meeting is held every Monday night and social evening once a week. The membership is constitutionally fixed at eighteen. Outstandingly good times have been enjoyed by the members at various places of interest. The initiation banquet held in the cafeteria, the social ' our spent at Constance Tiedeman ' s, skating at the ring at Buckhorn, social evening spent at the home of Alice Nivison were a few of the pleasures indulged in with great enthusiasm. A farewell banquet was given which ended the yearly activities. This was in honor of the graduat- ing students and those elected to take their places. Miss Grace Gray, temporary advisor for the Blue and White Club, is taking the place of Miss Corrin until the latter returns in September. Mr. Kelly: What is an island? Dick J.: An island is a piece of land entirely surrounded by traffic. Top Row (left to right) — Dick Masters, Bob Rosso, Fred Sargent, Reynolds White, Fred Houghten, Keith Hunt, Paul Clasper. Second Row (left to right) — Dorothy Peters, Marian Jerome, Martha Nowels, Alice Nivison, Ruth LeBlond. First Row (left to right) — Marjorie Adams, Marian Cargill, Dorothy Ostrom, Miss Grace Gray, substi- tute sponsor, Sue Bradbury Connie Tiedeman. Arlene Harris: That junior with whom I danced at the Prom last night is such a deceitful fellow. Jean B.: What makes you think so? Arlene: He pretended to believe me when he knew very well I was lying to him. Mr. Musson: Why are the days longer in the summer? Ken Hunt: Because the heat expands them. Bill: I wonder how old Miss Van Riper is? Felix: Quite old, I imagine; they say she used to teach Caesar. Giving a speech Paul Clasper orated fervently: He drove straight to his goal. He looked neither to the right nor to the left, but pressed forward, moved by a definite purpose. Neither friend nor foe could delay him or turn him from his course. All who crossed his path did so at their own peril. What would you call such a man? A taxi driver, shouted R. Trout. Bill Seed: Did you get your hair cut? Ed Madden: No, I just washed it and it shrank.
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.
