Analy High School - Azalea Yearbook (Sebastopol, CA)

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ier ' ‘I—I told you I would serve the flag,” Tony said quietly, “and I did it. And that means I’m an American, too, doesn ' t it?” die “Yes, Tony,” Walt answered. “It means that you ' re an American. You ' ve been an American right along—the best of all of ns. I was a cad to talk the way I did. I’m glad to know you, Tony.” The It Tan boy smiled and closed his smoke-rimmed eyes. “I—I thank you,” he said softly. dT For a moment no one spoke, and then Walt, glancing over at the ‘er- burning building, turned again to Tony. ‘‘And say, Tony,” he said bravely, “even in New York, we ing couldn ' t have done the job any better than you lid.” ecL the his lied gan the ony 2 in ied, ried his ime eps. The ose. un- lilecl

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in sight, and all of the firemen were in the parade, now in another part of town. ‘‘Everything will be burned up. Bill declared excitedly. I he firemen won ' t get here in time to save things. Tony nodded, then suddenly his face went white. “Look!” he cried. ‘‘Look up there! He pointed to a cupola on the building. “It ' s the American flag,” he cried, “and it ' s going to be burned.” “There’s plenty more where that came from,” said Walt indiffer¬ ently. Tony Picardi suddenly knew that he was going to do something brave and foolish. He flung back his head and his dark eyes flashed. “I ' m going in and get it,” he said. Before the boys had time to answer him he had gone through the gate and was entering the building. “I ' m going after him,” Walt said. The frown had gone from his face now. “It ' s my fault”— But a man heard him say this and help a restraining arm. For ages it seemed there was no sign of Tony. The smoke rolled from the upper windows. Still the engines did not come. Then suddenly the flag on top of the cupola quivered and began to descend. ‘‘Tony’s getting it down, Bill said, with a cry of gladness. The crowd watched breathlessly while Tony gathered in the flag. Then he disappeared. In a few moments the figure of Tony appeared at one side of the building. There was only a little smoke in that part of the schoolhouse. He leaned our of the window and cried, ‘‘Catch it.” Bill and Walt rushed out and caught the flag, then hurried back. Just then they saw Tony enveloped in smoke. He threw up his arms and pitched forward. Down the street came the fire engines. “Bill,” announced Walt, “the firemen will never get here in time to pull Tony out. I ' m going in after him.” And throwing aside the restraining hands he rushed up the steps, followed by Bill. just then a fire engine dashed up and firemen jumped out. 1 he crowd were explaining about the boys, when suddenly a cheer arose. The two boys were staggering out of the building carrying the un¬ conscious Tony. A few moments later the Italian boy opened his eyes and smiled weakly. “I—I—we got it, didn ' t we-” he asked. It was Walt who answered. “Yes, Tony,” he said, “we got it all right.” For a long time Tony lay regarding him silently. 24

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PLAYS OF THE YEAR Through the two dramatic classes and the English class of drama, many plays were presented this year. During the fall semester the drama class gave an evening performance of three plays: “Wurtzel Flummery ’ “Turtle Dove,” “Nevertheless.” George Drewes, Ruth Harbine and Carl Madsen played the leading roles in “Wurtzel Flum¬ mery;” Dorothy Hill, Miriam Silva, Louise Reyes, and Ramona Baker took the principal parts in the ‘‘Turtle Dove,” a little Chinese play; and “Nevertheless” featured Vina Little, George Drewes and Winifred Seager. The Dramatic activity classes presented several successful plays during the year. At Christmas time a Christmas play entitled ‘‘Why the Chimes Rang,” was presented at Lincoln Hall. The prin¬ cipals of the cast were Emmor Widdoes, Carl Madsen, Leslie Evans, and Marjorie Williams . During the spring term, ‘‘My Aunt From New York,” featuring Gladys Miller, was the first given. “Dinner at Seven Sharp” was a clever comedy of manners, in which Carl Madsen and Rex Elder, assisted by Minnie Holmes and Reba Smith, played the leading parts. Of all the plays of the year, “Joint Owners in Spain,” an interesting play set in an old lady’s home, was the best presented. Lila Newell and Annie Meyer were the two old ladies whom no one could get along with. During the last three weeks of school two programs were given. In the first were “Sham,” “For Distinguished Service,” and “The Maid Marie,” all comedies of man¬ ners. They were very well presented. “Mrs. Pat and the Law,” ‘‘The Florist Shop,” and ‘‘Columbine” were combined to form the last pro¬ gram of the year. “How Nellie Made Good,” and “The Revolt” were started in order that they could be given the first of next year. SHAKESPEAREAN PLAY “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the annual Shakespearean play, was presented in the open-air theater, May 25th. The play was a success financially, dramatically, and artistically. The play is set in the woods, for the most part, and the stage was admirably suited for it. The best talent in the school was in the cast and gave the audience an unusual treat. The cast was as follows: Theseus . Jack Milner Hippolyta . Doris Hutcheon Philostrate . William Trigeiro Egeus . Merton Woods Demetrius . Virgil Mudd Lysander . Carl Madsen 26