Wakefield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Wakefield, MA)

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THE SENIOR PLAY On November twenty-six and twenty-seven, the class of 1930 presented Quality Street , a four-act play by Sir James M. Barrie. This is undoubtedly one of the outstand- ing exponents of Barrie ' s delightful style. It is charming in its humor, as was readily seen in the not easily forgotten schoolroom scene; moreover, the clever introduction of the love theme was pleasing. The leading characters, Robert Davis and Pauline Beeley, did not seem at all like amateur actors. They were indeed excellent, particularly in their interesting and subtle presentations of the many lengthy dialogues. Winnifred Ashenden, who had a very difficult part to play, showed real talent. Norman Balcom, as the comedian, also played his part remarkably well. The acting of all the minor characters, often considered unimportant, was ex- ceedingly well done and helped very much to attain a very high standard for the play. The cast of characters included: Miss Fanny Juanita Hazelton Miss Willoughby Betty Black Miss Henrietta Elizabeth Bellinger Miss Susan Winnifred Ashenden Phoebe (the heroine) Pauline Beeley Patty Catherine Simpson Sergeant Timothy McCarthy Valentine Brown (hero) .... Robert Davis Miss Charlotte Paratt .... Winnifred Mew Ensign Blades Hawley Russell Harriet Florence Reardon Spicer Norman Balcom The staff was as follows: Stage Manager Burton Berg Property Committee Doris Snowdon, Richard Hayes, Elaine Yeuell Costume Committee Barbara Gould, Rose Assenza Publicity John Roach Tickets Mr. R. E. Fisher The class of 1930 is very grateful to the school orchestra Elizabetb Upnam. .in and its director, Mr. Jones, and also to the soloists who helped to make the performance successful. The great success of the Senior Play may be largely attributed to Miss Ruth Flanders, whose untiring work in coaching the actors helped make Quality Street such an excellent production. Gladys Douglass, ' 30. THE SENIOR PARTY The Senior Party took place on October twenty-fourth. The gay decorations and favors were attractively arranged to portray Autumn in her brightest mood. The matrons were Mrs. Clarence Hoag, Mrs. Irving Rid- lon, Mrs. James O ' Connor, Mrs. Alfred Stockbridge, Miss Eleanor Sullivan, and Miss Ruth Flanders. The grand march was led by Wilton Hoag, Class Presi- dent, and Miss Winnifred Ashenden. The various colors of the girls ' dresses served to enhance the bright hues of the decorations. During intermission, an excellent prosram was pre - sented, including two clever readings by Miss Batty Cole and a vocal selection by Miss Pauline Beeley. Both girls received much applause. After the matrons were once more sealed, th:; danein was resumed. The hour of twelve broughl: to a c.o=3 a most enjoyable evening. Doris Snowdon, ' 30. THE MASQUE CLUB This year the Masque Club, which has been a most active and successful club for five years, was reorganised somewhat later than usual due to the fact that MLss Hioks, the founder and former faculty adviser of the club, left Wakefield High School to continue her studies a; the Uni- versity of Michigan. Consequently, it was not until January 7, that our dramatic club was finally in action under the capable guidance of Miss Edna McClenahan. Miss McClen- ahan has been interested in dramatic work in college and Is well acquainted with the art in which our club is concerned. Since the membership of the club was limited and since there were so many students who were anxious to join, it

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aH ' ■ r 5 « f : ♦ 1 ' ■ ;» i Al TRACK TEAM Back Row, left to rig ht- D. Dellinger, J. Dinan, W. Hovey, L. Clougii, T. Hen haw, G. Benedetto, G. Hamei, G Byaii, E.Dinan IVi:cUne Row — H. Heavens, Coach; B. Colpitts, W. Climo, M. Tuttle, W. Allyn, O. Pratt. F. Macintosh, R. Hurley, Z. Bliss, F. De Felice, Manager Front Row — L. Owen, C. Wilkinson, P. Ryan, M. Wheeler, H. Fine, M. Seavey, H. Bliss, E. Lally, C. Vik CHAMPIONSHIP HOCKEY TEAM Back Row, left to right — M. DeMarco, D. Gerrior, R. Doremus, Miss Bent (coach), J. Graham, M. RclUy Front Row — W. Ashenden, N. DeVita, E. Orde, B. O ' Connor, D. Chick, E. Yeuell. K. Shea. M. Potter, H. Whittct

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was decided at a meeting of the old members to accept applicants only after they had staged a suitable dramatic performance. Hence, many enjoyable and unusual pro- grams have been presented; moreover, it is the general opinion that the admission plan is most successful. On February 13, the club was the guest of the Inter Nos Club. At this meeting, the Inter Nos Club furnished the refreshments and favors which were in keeping with the valentine season; and the Masque Club supplied the enter- tainment. The pantomime, Wild Nell of the Plains, was given; it kept the audience in a gale of laughter and was proof of the fact that the club is capable of sponsoring successful entertainments. This year the April public performance will c onsist of three one-act plays: The Man in the Bowler Hat , by A. A. Milne; Poor Maddalena , by Louis Saunders; and Neighbors , by Zona Gale. The plays have been chosen with the intention of giving a well-balanced program of farce, fantasy, and comedy. Special attention will be paid to attractive scenic effect. The club feels greatly indebted to Miss McClenahan, who has so enthusiastically undertaken the leadership of the club. Officers of the Masque Club 1929-1930: President, Wilton Hoag Vice-president, Ruth Doremus Secretary, Elizabeth Ridlon Treasurer, Arthur Gersinovitch Program Chairman, Harold Hooper Social Chairman, Mary Landry Elizabeth Ridlon, ' 30, Secretary. THE INTER NOS CLUB The Inter Nos Club has passed its second anniversary and is growing rapidly. The quota was quickly filled in September, and great enthusiasm has been shown during the year in club activities. The club members appreciate deeply the sincere inter- est of Miss Helen P. Gilmore, faculty adviser, to whom un- limited credit is due. The following officers were elected last June to carry on the work of 1929-1930: President Elizabeth Ridlon Vice-president Phyllis Reed Recording Secretary Betty O ' Connor Corresponding Secretary . Elizabeth Upham Treasurer Margaret Fitz Executive Board . Rose Assenza, Lois Daland Jeanette Gardner and Barbara Nystrom On September 26, 1929, the Board of Directors held a meeting and arranged the following program: Oct. 17 — Business Meeting. Ceremonial presented for first time. Miss Emily Skilton, policewoman of Lowell, speaker on the Duties of a Police- woman. Nov. 7 — Miss Margaret Hamlin, speaker on What Massachusetts Aggie Offers. Dec. 5 — Faculty Day. Dec. 10 — Business Meeting. Dec. 23— Movies. Sportland and Our Gang in Christ- mas Cheer. Feb. 13 — Valentine Party. Masque Club members, guests. Mar. 10 — Miss Emily Smith, speaker on Opportunities Offered in Leland Powers ' School of the Spoken Word. Mar. 27 — Fashion Show from Filene ' s. Apr. 23 — Tea Dance. May and June — Business Meetings. Betty O ' Connor, ' 30, Secretary. SCIENCE CLUB This year ' s Science Club, organized under tne super- vision of Mr. Cassano, has followed the customary pro- cedure of other years. With different students as leaders, discussions pertain- ing to science, biology, and natural history, have been held at the regular meetings. Mr. Alfred Preble, chemistry and physics teacher, spoke to the club about his varied experiences as government survey expert in the Canadian Northwest and in the Arctic Circle. Another speaker. Dr. Albert Gage, gave an enjoy- able, informal discourse on Natural History. The club, composed of members from all classes, has had a successful year, and many thanks are due Mr. Cas- sano for his interest and able guidance. JUNIOR PROM A very gay and enjoyable evening was provided for those who attended the annual Junior Prom, February 21. The class officers and the committee deserve much praise for the great success they made of the first social event of their class. The committee consisted of the following juniors: Ray- mond Amiro, president; Robert Hurley, vice-president; Ethel Monahan, secretary; Lois Huff, treasurer; and Bessie Banks, Margaret Colcord, Priscilla Eaton, Carol Lee, Mar- garet McGonagle, Ruth O ' Connell, Phyllis Reed, Dorothy Stimpson, Ruth Tyler, Mary Walsh, John Caldwell, Leslie Clough, Francis Dinan, George Hamel, Lewis Hatfield, Wendell Hovey, Carl Peterson, Charles Richardson, Paul Ryan, and Mark Wheeler. The matrons of the evening were Mrs. J. J. Gleason, Mrs. J. W. Monahan, Mrs. E. O. Huff, Mrs. E. J. Hurley, Miss Harriet Mason, and Miss Janet Height. Very attractive decorating brought out the idea of an aeronautic party. Airplane models and a dirigible helped give the desu-ed effect. A good entertainment was presented at intermission. The first part was made up of popular songs sung by Doris Chick, ' 30; Doris Snowden, ' 30; Barbara Gould, ' 30; Ruth Tyler, ' 31; Ruth Towle, ' 31; and Carol Lee, ' 31. Everyone enjoyed the selections and were sorry when the girls had finished. Louis Fine next played two violin solos. He did very well and should be praised for his good music. The last part of the program was two readings by Miss Mc- Gonagle. Miss McGonagle has much talent and was greatly appreciated by her audience. Another event of the evening was the spot dance which was won by Howard Piatt and Betty Lewis. Each received, in reward, a W. H. S. pennant. Everything combined to make the party one long to be remembered — the decorations, the special dances, and the excellent music by Floyd ' s Collegian Ramblers ' Orchestra. We congratulate the Class of 1931 for giving such an un- usual and well-planned dance. Elizabeth Bellinger, 30.