West Reading High School - Vaquero Yearbook (West Reading, PA)

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:bramafiw Lights . . . music . . . curtain . . . the show is on!!! Cast members take a last anxious glance at their lines, for even the best of them experience those typical first night chills. Our Dramatics Club is the place for the budding Bernhardts and the potential Barrymores of acting fame. The smell of grease paint, the glare of the foot- lights, a full house, all hold a fascination ee for talented W.R.H.S. studentsg and it is B. Gems, Mrs. Gernarc. A. Grauert. J. Levan. J. Grimm. Mrs. Brunner, R.. Keller, D. Smith, R. Feeg, M. Batdorf, up to these lovers of the Stage to present a D. Potteiger, B. Haehnel, G. Busch, S. Richter, B. Weeber. program on the prominent holidays of the year. Mrs. Brunner and Mrs. Gerhart are always on hand to help the club over the rough spots and iron out any problems that may arise. Mary Ann Batdorf calls the club to order and is assisted by Marjorie Ammon, vice- president, and Bruce Weeber, secretary-treasurer. These people are all members of the Thespian Society and serve as officers for that organization. The main faucet of the dramatic organization was the alert Thespian Troupe, which contributed much to the school in the way of stage offerings. The officers of the Dramatics Club also served as the officers of the Thespian Club, and all Thespians were members of the Dramatics Club. Included in the group's repetoire were the Christmas play and Easter Shoes. During mid-term the members turned semi-professional with a production of How to Propose at a banquet in Whitner's. The proceeds of this show were used to buy new seat covers for stage furniture. Easter Shoes,', a Thespian production yiafionaf .7Ae5l9ian Sociefy Twenty-fi'ue

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Senior Cfazu pfay The show is on! We've never forgotten the enthusiasm and effort the seniors showed toward their superb production of January Thaw. The subtle comedy and sparkling lines were the factors that made it a play that will long be remembered by those who saw it. A writer and has family bought a farm in New England. Matters became complicated when the former owners moved in and reclaimed the property. Mr. Gage, played by Gerald Ready, and Mr. Rockwood, George DeMoss, were constantly having trivial arguments about politics and farming. Mrs. Gage, played by Betty Haehnel, was continually attempting to dis courage the old-fashioned ways and ideas of Mrs. Rock- wood, Mary Ann Batdorf. The three Gage daughters, played by Marjorie Ammon, Janet Hower, and Dorothy Chambers, were both the joy and despair of their parents. Rounding out the rest of the cast were Bruce Weeber, James Robbins, Charles Reeser, Richard Keller, David Potteiger, Ann Grauert, and Robert Angstadt. Each Sunday evening, radio listeners tune in to hear the uproarious antics of Those Websters. This year a West Reading audience saw Those Websters in action when members of the Junior Class presented their hilarious version of the popular radio program. The plot revolved around Bi1l's sudden love for his father's secretary, who was only being nice to him when she accepted an invitation to the homecoming football dance. Belinda, his old flame, was crushed by his sudden turn of heart. Bill became so mixed up with his love-life that he flunked a make-up W 5 exam in history, consequently, he forfeited his right to play in the homecoming game. The fur flew fast and furious, but there was a happy ending for Bill and Belinda. The cast included David Schlegel, Katharine Spangenberg, Jean Walker, Gordon Greene, Bar- bara Batdorf, Joseph Killian, Beth Merget, James Willwerth, Thomas Manzolillo, Gloria Winters, James Killian, and Barbara Wolf. unior gffl-6:5 pfay N Twenty-four

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jorenaic Never answer a question with a ques- tion! thundered Mr. Schaeffer, the new dean of the debating club of West Reading High School. Mr. Forrest Schaeffer was considered well-trained to head this prom- ising organization since he was experi- enced in oratorical skill, as proven by his high school and college debating records. His pointers were of invaluable aid to . President David Potteiger, Secretary Janet Hower, and Business Manager Jean Walk- Mr. Schaeffer, D. Potteiger, J. Hower, R. Angstacit, M. er, Ammon, D. Schlegel. U . . Absent from picture: J- Walker- Since this team Was the Smallest ln the short history of our school debating club fconsisting of only six membersl, each Forensic member, therefore, has an opportunity to participate in the County Debeates. In those debates, the entire county was divided into a number of triangular divisions, and we were included in the group with Fleetwood and Onte- launee High Schools. The school was rightfully proud of this enterprising group, and we have high hopes that the club will continute its richly deserved success. Every organization needs its bookkeeper, but the financial requirements of the various athletic, class, and other school functions call for more than that. As a consequence, the Banking Club has grown to be an important adjunct in our school set-up. Nine members of the commercial course do all the deposit- ing, checking, and balance of the bank wuiiams, R. witman, A. cucinma. accounts of different organizations. B. Wolf, J. Pleam, M. Kern, D. D'Erco1e, B. Gring, A. In addition to localizing all the finan- cial affairs into one responsible group, it also trains these members in the facts of general banking reg'ulations. Nicholas Cuiici, as president, has had splendid support from his assistants, and there have been no complaints of short- ages. This organization, since its incep- tion, has done a great deal to alleviate the financial problems of the school. Huizhu? Twenty-six