Americus High School - Indian Scout Yearbook (Americus, KS)

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Senior Play “TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE” “Tempest and Sunshine” was given by the Seniors of ’23. This is a southern play and was unusually enterti ining and pleasing to the large number of people who were in attendance. The cast was carefully selected and each person was well suited to his or her part. The cast includes: Julia Middleton - Fanny Middleton Mammy Sue------- Joshua Middleton Itichard Wilmont Hugh Stanton — Jcseph Dunn ---- Bobaway--------- Conch - ---Thelma Gaither — Vellora Pickering — Rosalia Grimsley Lester Bline — Harvey Simpson ------Roy Jaquith ---John Brinkman ------Lloyd Finuf Roy Spear P.«. 10

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Class History On a damp September morning four years ago, thirty-two mud splattered Fresh- men entered the A. H. S. auditorium and timidly slid into the first seat they encoun- tered to avoid the piercing glances of their upperclassmen. It was a husky looking bunch of hayseeds and it looked as if the Seniors would have to get reinforcements for the annual paddling party. We were the largest class that had entered A. H. S. up to that time, but took our initiations good naturedly and were able to “sit down” to our meals a week later when the after-effects had left us. We had a class meeting soon after that and elected our officers and a party was de- cided upon. We had several parties that year, our eats being swiped once or twice but it did not affect us as much as learning Algebra equations. The next year we were disheartened by the loss of several of our members. Some could not stand our pace, some went to finish their course in another high school, while one or two were indulging in the game of matrimony. Two or three of our men succeeded in landing places on the football and basketball teams but otherwise we were yet a little timid. The next spring we had several class “scraps” and succeeded in placing our colors on top of the old flag pole where they waved until they were torn to tatters by the wind. In our Junior year we came back strong and a large percent of the H. S. athletic teams were Juniors. Under the careful supervision of Miss Hasper, our class sponsor, and Miss Ula Wishard, of the dramatic club from C. of K., we succeeded in putting on our class play, “The Fortune Hunter.” All members of the Junior class took part and it proved a “rip roaring” success. We had a large audience and the receipts were large. Much to the joy of the Seniors we decided to give them a banquet. A beautiful color scheme was carried out and a good menu was served. We watched with envy the Seniors oc- cupying the places of honor we would acquire the following year. Next came the High School Circus and it proved the most talented performers were Juniors. We now have possession of the much longed for seats at the west end of the au- ditorium. All of our letter men were back for football this year and also several new players were on the first squad. A large percent of the basketball team was composed of members from our ranks. The athletic play entitled, “The Touchdown,” with a cast of eleven characters, six of them Seniors, was given at the City Half March 24, 1923. The play was well at- tended and the receipts given to the athletic association. The Seniors gave their class play, “Tempest and Sunshine,” in May. The play was cleverly written and a large crowd attended. We can still be “kidded” but we all retain tiie solemn dignity so customary to us and, as we are leaving A. H. S. never to return, we sincerely hope that the many who are following us will be as loyal to the cardinal and gray as we have been. P.i' it