Anderson High School - Indian Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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All eyes on Miss Maitland, pleaselv This was a big moment for the starlets of the Footlights Club. The Senior Dramatics Class was as follows: D. Boone, J. Combs, D. Cook, B. Cumberland, M. Erehart, B. Erlandson, B. Fossmeyer, P. Green, S. Highbaugh, J. Howard, N. Jones, S. Kemp, L. Retherford, M. Ross, E. Rossin, B. Sargent, C. Schofield, F. Scott, S. Shear, F. Seibold, N. Stephen- son, L. Stewart, S. Stewart, I. Stoelting, D.Stoner, D. Van Camp, S. Wagner, S. Warner, D. Wellington, F. Wright. 3 0 loss Play To See Ups And Downs Of Theater Life Yes, this is the Footlights Club. No, Miss Maitland isnlt here. She flew to California this morning to take a screen testf' These lines are familiar to all who enjoyed this year,s Senior Class Play, directed by Miss Alice Higman. Behind the glitter of Broadway lies the dramatic and poignant story of those who never quite reach the top. The Sen- ior Dramatic Class tried to portray this story through their production of Stage Doorf, which depicted the not-so-suc- cessful lives of the girls of the Footlights Club. All of those who know anything about the struggles and heartbreaks connected with the theatre would have sympathized and cheered as a young actress, Terry Randall, rose to stardom after many fail- ures Step right up, folks, Hurry! Hurry! Check your coupons closely. Who- ' 'll be the lucky Winner? With the turn of the crank Publicity Man Bill Cumberland shuffles the numbers and calls a little girl, Betty Sargent, out of the audience to determine who will receive two free tickets to the Senior Class Play. 27

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Terry Randall, a strugling young New York actress, is faced with an important diccislon. Should she accept a movie offer which brings with it an almost cer- tain guarantee of success, or should she stay with her first love, the theater, and continue her quest for Broadway acclaim? Hollywood Producer David Kingsley and Playwright Keith Burgess vie for her favor and play a large part in solving her problem. Pictures above left is David Kingsley played by Dave Wellington. Maxine Ross is the center of attention as she portrays Terry Randall, and on the right the role of Keith Burgess is enacted by Fred Wright. Just look at your tie! Ah declare, Ah don't see how Ah can keep on lovin, you, the way you get yourself up. It looks as if big Texas Oil Man Sam Hastings is falling for the sweet talk of honey chile Bobby Melrose. These parts were played by Betty Sargent and Mark Earhart. Audience Peeks Thru Stage Door Of Senior The above students not only contributed to the success of Stage Door through their acting but also through their hard work on the stage crew and properties committee. Row I-D. Cook, stage manager, I. Stoelting, business manager, N. Jones, properties M. Erehart, stage crew, F. Scott, stage crew, I. Combs, properties, and Miss A. Higman, faculty director. Row II-D. Stoner stage crew, L. Retherford, stage crew, L. Stewart, lighting, Mr: B. Sanders, student teacher, and D. Boone, properties. 26

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Graduation Is Commencement For The Future Four talented seniors make their final contributions to Anderson High School as they give the commence- ment addresses. Shown preparing their speeches are: left to right- Janet Swetnam, Lyle Crouse, Pat Pheanis ' and Charles Petry. 28