Analy High School - Azalea Yearbook (Sebastopol, CA)

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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

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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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. Dorothy Osborn . Ethelyn Blackney . George Drewes . Murray Watters . Louis Silveira . Fred Hillard . Charles Connolly . Daryl Fonts . Helen Case . . . Winifred Seager . Jessie Orr . Ethel Hawkins . Elizabeth Kingwell . Louise Mason . Margaret Covert . Grace Winkler . Arthur Thole Nettie Head, Florence Roberts . Ben Abbott est ies of OPERETTA “Love Pirates of Hawaii,” the annual operetta, was presented ’ n “ in the open air theater on May 4th. The success of the chorus in le supporting the principals, ar.d the artistic setting, formed a fine back- ro ground for the students carrying the leading roles, who all did remarkably well. Alma Shelly, Elva Roberts, Carol Soper and Bertrand Gericke were the stars of the evening. The stage lighting effects, gained by Jack Robertson and Carol Soper deserve much credit. As a final rehearsal, the operetta was given. May 2, before the ay, P. T. A. at Guerneville. ■ a The scene of the operetta was in the garden of Miss Primer’s in school for girls, in Hawaii. The operetta, abounded in Hawaiian it. music, which, under the direction of Miss Murray, proved remarkable, an na, the zel .ith mi¬ xer .nd red ful led in¬ ns. Dm ler arl th, ers Hermia . Helena . Quince . Bottom . Flute . Starveling . . Snug . Snout . Puck . A Fairy .... Oberon . Titania . Peaseblossom Cobweb .... Moth . Mustardseed Guard . Attendants . Huntsman . . 27