Archbishop Ryan High School for Boys - Arrow Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Some of the leads listen co the Mission Band. The Mission Band. The male leads during practice. Fr. Gabriel, Producer and Director. The female dancers. Some of the cast rehearsing a scene. 57

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GUYS AND DOLLS Once again our Ryan thespians have swept their audiences off their feet. “Guys and Dolls” was truly a sensational hit. The planning for this exciting musical began way back in June of 1976, when Fr. Gabriel, the Director met with the other members of the production staff to discuss possible ideas for a production. As in previous years, a musical was chosen because of the overwhelming popularity of musicals in appealing to the audiences. In a musical like “Guys and Dolls,” which deals with gamblers during the 1920’s, the plot is mostly comical with a moral attached to it. October signaled the beginning of tryouts for the play. These included reading certain lines, singing and acting out various emotions in specific situations. From well over 350 candidates, a cast of 175 was chosen. Then in February, practices shifted from the classroom onto the stage itself. Finally at the end of March dress rehearsals were conducted. Fr. Gabriel really enjoyed working with his cast because they were very cooperative, dedicated and competent. As a result of such good rapport, he was able to work closely with them and this, in his opinion, spelled out success. Though it involved sacrifice, in the end it was worth it. The dancers taking a bow. The Girls’ Chorus. Fr. Gabriel instructing on the finer points of acting. A little recreation before practice. 56

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CHESS CLUB A pawn is moved, a knight is positioned, a bishop is captured, the queen moves in and checkmate! Another chess game is won. This year the brave knights of Ryan’s Chess Club had mounted their steeds once again and rode off to battle, not in the countryside, but rather on chess boards. Yes, chess isn’t a battle fought with swords or guns, but a battle of mental wits. A person tries to outfox his opponent through skillful play and strategy. It is not uncommon to see Ryan students going at each other’s kings. Intra-club tournaments. Catholic League competition, matches with the faculty and various other tournaments kept the members of the Club concentrating and playing throughout the year. ART CLUB Ryan is indeed very fortunate to have such a fine Art Club. These imaginative geniuses have created the best in decorative scenery for such gala occasions as the Mothers’ Association Revue, Cozy Morlcy Night, National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and the New Year’s Eve Party at Ryan, not to even mention the countless posters which are made up for various school activities. I Mr. Jerome O’Connell— Mrs. Mary Wahl—Art Club Chess Club Moderator Moderator. Enchancing the environment. 58