Allegan High School - Echo Yearbook (Allegan, MI)

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O . . 5 ucvew uve vw musspc The Orchestra organized with six returning students. To round out the group, several members, who were recruited from the community expressed a willingness to ioin. Mr. Priebe conducted rehearsals regularly and produced a well-balanced unit. Major engagements for which entertainment was provided were the senior play, two community plays, junior play, Presbyterian Men's Club, and Parents' Day. The Junior High group of the Orchestra play- ed for the matinee performances. Mr. Priebe merits considerable praise for his success in preser- ving interest and participation in instrumental music. The adults whose assistance is appreciated are Clarence Vander Vere, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Duncan, Charles Faek, Donna Olson, and Eliza- beth Smith. L. to R.: Niel Schweikert, Buster Duncan, James Fairfield, Mr. Priebe, Director, Dorothy Pomeroy, Ross Schwei- kert, Lois Duncan, Dolores Nowaczyk.

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4 Q 5 S OW JUSHACSS Don't be fooled by the title of the Junior Play, 'The Merry Heres,W as there eren't any happy rabbits running around. The Juniors--newly actors and actresses--chose this play by Agnes Emelie Peterson, and decided they would give the play April Sth and 6th. Then came the night! With Miss Bush's valuable advice ringing in their heads, they advanced on stage to present the inside story of e college professor's home. Affection around this home is genuine, al- though the family is an eccentric one. The professor, Horace Hare CDale Bensingerl, devoted to his study of history, does not know much that happens around his home. However, his wife, Annice KFlorine RossellJ,1s continually trying to keep herself beautiful for her absorbed husband. What'e a home without children? Well, the professor and his wife have three to keep them busy. For with the twins--Diana KPeggy Pelll and Philip fD1ck Huffl and Christian lBetty HermanD,the family is composed of beauty and plalnness.looklng for money and love. Ernest Cheshire CKeith Hampell makes advances, clumsy at that, toward Christian, who cares nothing for romance or looks. The arrival of a wealthy Aunt Amber KBetty Haightl and her nephew, Anthony Prather lRex QuerbachJ,ahaad of time, confuses Christian, and she sends Mr. Prather out to fix her motor boat. Anthony decides to play the mechanic and Ernest is worried about Christ1an's concern toward Anthony. XXX Priscilla Rosslter CNorma XXXX Dean Wendtl ls in love with Ernest. And she is concerned Xqx 3 N' about Ernest. Philip has in- vited a famous football play- li er.Pug, Wainwright KJerald Dannenbergl, to visit his home and family. However, the femilyk unprepared so Diana allows Olga fRuth Bishopj, the maid.to show Pug the door. The six teensters pair together and all iss: C Standing: Norma Dean lendt, Richard Huff, Betty Haight, Miss Clara Bush, Keith Hampel, Ruth Bishop. Seated: Jerald Dannenberg, Peggy Pell, Florine Rossell, Dale Bensinger, Betty Sue Herman, Rem Querbach,