Rockland High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Rockland, ME)

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lE33f5 Caufdrow . A x 5' 73? -s f a, S T U D E N T C O U N C I L The Student Council is indeed the most important organization in the school. All important matters are decided by its members. It is an honor for a student to be elected to this office, since it is really the governing body of the school. Each class is represented by its president and a boy and girl elected at a class meeting. The present senior members are Carl Spear, Thelma Whitehouse, and Carlton Gregory. M U S I C A L C O M E D I E S During our four years in high school there have been two musical comedies pro- duced wholly by the students of-Rockland High School. They are 'Jerry of Jericho Road' and And It Rained.' Musical comedies are difficult things to stage but our coach, Miss Adelaide Cross, brought out the talent of every member of the cast. The actors were well chosen for their parts and the dancing choruses were made up of second 'Eleanor Powells.' In both cases,the production went off very smoothly and reflected careful coaching. Much talent, heretofore undiscovered, was found in the tryouts for these. The scenery was very lifelike and real and much credit is due to the 'artists' and property managers. Francis baritone voice, was indeed one of the stars of of 'Mr. Wise' was perfect. We are proud of any of these productions. These musical comedies stance. Havener, our big tall man with the 'And It Ralned.' His interpretation of our flock who took part in either have proved worth while in every in- M I N S T R E L S H O W S The Minstrel Shows put on by Rockland High have always been well attended be- cause one is sure of getting a full evening of good clean entertainment. For the past four years, the productions have been unusually good. The end men and the skillful dancing choruses combined with the specialty numbers and surprise acts in- cluded every year have all made for a good show. The scenery has been attractive due to the various color schemes and the different designs used. Arthur Lamb, the coach, assisted by Joseph Emery, has put much time, thought and care into every show and perhaps his skillful coaching is the reason for the smooth productions. We of the senior class are especially proud of Francis Havener whose singing and an- tics as an end man this year brought him again and again before the delighted audi- ence. 'Shorty' surely will be successful in the musical world. We are also proud of the seniors who have been in either the singing or dancing choruses. Margaret Dunton, the pianist, also deserves much praise. Although much work and worry have been put into every minstrel show, it has been clearly shown that it was worth lt. 30

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RED E543 C.wfJ.O.. -.yt, ff: - Q. ' 'wzfixyif' 1 ,:' R 47 .31 M E 1'-'I 'P fl ff h fX.fW 4 ZZ Z 591 1 . , W' . 22 A57 .'5? H- ZZZZQZZ -1- 'hw ' fend' Miles Sawyer: 'Was Robinson Crusoe an acrobat. Mr. Durrell: 'I don't know. Miles: 'We1l, this book says that after he had finished his day's ll Why?' work he sat down on his chest.' 'Baa'--'Baa'--, said the goat to the little boy, 'you can only read a book while I can digest 1t's contents.' We thought hitching went out when automobiles came in but a few senior girls don't seem to think so.' Miss Hellier: 'I wish you wouldn't come to school with such dirty hands. what would you say if I came here with my hands covered with dirt and my fingers stained with ink?' 'I wouldn't say any- thing, I'd be too polite.' 'Beans' Hills: Gregory: 'I'm an electrician. Last night, at Thelma's house the fuse blew out and I fixed it. Me.' Delano: 'Huhl You're no electrician you're an id1ot.' Max: 'But my dear you know the old proverb 'Love is blind'.' Ruth: 'Yes, but the neighbors, aren't so pull down the shades.' ' as Dimick: 'Do you send our shirts to the Peoples iaundry.' 'No, I just wear them once and tear them up myself. ' Gronros: Glover: 'Pete, I hear you stayed in a haunted house last night. What happened?' Peterson: 'About midnight, a ghost , yes, a ghost, came through the wall as if there were no wall at all.' ' Glover: 'And what did you do?' Peterson: 'I went through the opposite wall the same way.' To be a college grad lsays Andersonl means a four year loaf, requiring a great deal of dough, as well as plenty of crust. M. Havener: 'Charlie Merr1tt's car is the latest out.' 'Yes, I know, or so the neighbors say---and every night in the week too, at that my dear.' M. Philips: Crane: 'You look like a sensible girl -let's get mBTP16d2n Dunton: 'I should say not! You see I am just as sensible as I look.' Waiter Cin Washingtonlz 'I'm sorry NI spilled water all over you. Shorty Havener: 'Ohl that's all right the suit was too large anyway.

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N336 C:QUfCn'0f9 P L A Y S One of our greatest accomplishments was our J 1 P1 SI Like Your Nerve,' under the direction of Miss Dorothy Pzgkesieseghgdflgeliiii eserved all the praises and compliments which they received from the audience. Cast of the Senior Play, 1956 Our Senior Play, nAdam and Eva,n to be our most outstanding production. and the parts were excellently taken. The cast was as follows: under the direction of Miss Parker, proved The cast was exceptionally well chosen, . . Charles Mitchell . . Glenna Rankin . . Edward Hayes . . Frances Young . . Margaret Dunton . Catherine Chisholm . . William Anderson . . . . Carl Spear . Charles Merritt . . . Robert Chandler James King . . . Corinthia .... Clinton De Witt . Julie De Witt . Eva King ..... Aunt Abby Rocker . . Dr. Jack Delamater . Horace Pilgrim . . . Adam Smith . . . . . Lord Andrew Gordon . . . J ior rear was the One Act Play Contest held Another important event, our un y , in Bath. Through the excellent team work and remarkable talent of the cast, in- V C and Rose Flanagan, Rock- cluding Charles Merritt, Margaret Dunton, Robert rane, land again scored by taking first prize among the school plays. At our Sophomore Prize Speaking Contest in 1954, the contestants showed un- usual talent. First prizes went to Charles Merritt, Margaret Dunton and Florence Dean Q M U S I C A L O R G A N I Z A T I O N S Girl's Glee Club There has always been a Girl's Glee Club since the seniors can remember. Much work and time has been spent every year by Mrs. Rogers in directing this club. They have sung before different clubs and for the last few years have 31