Arms Academy - Student Yearbook (Shelburne Falls, MA)

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ing such a program was quite approved of for this year. The regular program of study was carried out as far as possible. The first session of school began at 4 o'clock and ended at 6. The second session continued from 7:00 to 8:15 o'clock. At 8:15 every person anywhere around was ushe1'ed to the gymnasium in Science Hall, where a short program was given. First, there were a few selections by the Boys' Glee Club, then, a debate, resolved: That the pri1na1'y system of election is pre- ferable to election by caucus. Victory was awarded by the audience to the afhrmative side, which was made up of Priscilla March, ,27 and Farley Manning, '27. Although the negative side was defeated, the speakers, Harriet Kemp, l28 and Francis Field, '28, are deserving of much praise for the splendid manner in which each upheld his side of the question. VVhen silence once more reigned supreme the Girls' Glee Club rendered a few songs. This was the conclusion of the students' program. The members of Arms Academy feel very grateful to the parents and friends who attended school that evening. Next year we hope that the number of visitors will not only be doubled, but that the idea of visiting school will be remem- bered throughout the whole year. Daisy Abbott, '27. As You Like It A great step in the way of High School dramatics was made when the Arms Academy Dramatic Club, under the direc- toin of Mrs. Christine Coleman Ostberg, presented Shakespeare's greatest comedv, As You Like lt. The play was given on the nights of November 29 and 30, a full house being present for each performance. The three leading characters of this play were ably taken by thc following: Orlando ,.,..,.........,.. Clarence Lilly Rosalind .....,.. Minnie Reagey Celia .............,.......... Helen Legate The part of Orlando will ever be famous for the undue amount of skill needed in that fine art known as love. Lilly had all the requisites necessary and certainly utilized them to the full extent of his power. Minnie Reagey in tl1e part of Rosalind

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:Q is :fl lr: :Q Le: il Li :Q D: :J rr: :U L: :fl D: fa D: fl 5 D: Q The Aims Student I hvararavaravh levers-waivers-rl?553, - - , r 0 -LLLLW :Q fe ee 22 as was a fitting object for Lilly's love. Her part was diflicult in that she had the part of both a boy and a girl to play. How- ever, Minnie did very well las she always doesl and was a credit to all concerned. Helen Legate as Celia, the cousin and intimate of Rosalind, was a pretty picture 'mid the trees of the forest of Arden. The part she played was difficult in that she was the object of varying moods on the part of Rosalind and Orlando. Nevertheless, her sweet disposition coupled with her ability as an act-ress,made her do her part cleverly. The part of Oliver, the arch villain, was cleverly played by Francis Trow. We never knew that Francis could be so hard and cruel. Harold I-Ierzig entertained as well as in- The Senior Social The Seniors are goin' to give a social Next Friday night at eight, And if you have a costume Go and take your mate. Be sure her skirt is not too short And her shoulders do not show, Or perhaps she'd shock the older folks Who are easily shocked, you know. ' You must not dance the naughty dances, Or try the Charleston Bad, 'Cause if you do, I'm 'fraid you'd make Some persons very mad. When intermission comes around Do not leave the hall, l 1 l 11: :Q n: :Q mg: :Q L: :il 11: :Q yr: :Q 0: :cl n: :Cl 0: :J U: il :Q ' d 'th h' d ' t ' th rt :Lf fglflicgzrlesi is ynamw ora may m e pa Or else you might do something that Il: D: Floyd Burnap brought much applause Wvuld make yem' good name fell- Q -V upon his head by the bravado which he so , J- W. 2 D.: cleverly put on in the part of Charles the Den t be hke e Wall dowel' Q :VL Wrestler. With a long-drawn face and sad, 1: -fr? Calvin Call again showed himself But take 9' Daft ln the Pfegfem Q 1 capable of playing the part of an old man And make Seme Others glad- r' C: always pleading for the right. , , , il - N f d h lttl th -DE The part of Jacques De Bois was played I,I?1WS:1rg g:Zu,?l tngseregrei mgs l 57 by the honorable Joseph Hodgen. The . ' . J 1- -IL' messages which he delivered held the out- And the 8004 'Mme at the Smal , L 37 -L? come of the play in the balance. You never will forget. B. K., 28. L- 'l-15 The. characters, The Duke, and Duke I 5 Frederick were played by Russ E Purringtoii and Don Purrington respec- , 5 ...r tively and they thrilled all by the harshness The Dfelnefle Club 3: T5 with which they ordered people from the n , :Q -1' country, and ordered others to sit down and The Arms Academy Dfemelne Qldb dld 'L'- D: eat and drrnk, not organize until late ln April this year. :fl :U Harland Clark played the part gf Men- Our choice of officers was as follows: -lf? sier Le Beau,.the nice Frenchman, who Clarence Lilly ............,.,.,... l .... President fil- invited the ladies to the wrestling and did Russell Purrmgton .... Vzce-Preszdent f- -DE other chivalrous deeds Katherine LaBelle Secretary l :il Hr Katherine , LaBe1le and Emerson No treasurer was chosen for the reason QUE-' E Kennedy furmshefl the eemedy fel' many that the financial business of our club is 1. 1 Pe0P1e by then' eetlene and Wlt ln the Parte ably managed by Miss Shattuck, the school Q -D? of Audrey and Touchstone. auditor. . -s.. 'DE The Perl? ef Covin, that fdeffie ffem the Our chief accomplishment during the .. QU- .r Fefesii ef Arden, ,Was Played by Ffenele past year was the presentation of the I JE 'LWB Field. Wheeler diud fine work as Amlens. Shakespearean p13,y, AS You Like Ig, We , :U .r He roused the SPlI'1ffS Of the lneeflng In the should like to take this opportunity to ex- E TJ: TE forest by rendering several vocal selections. tend our thanks and appreeiatien be Mrs, :U -J' The lovesick pair, Tilinus and Phoebe, Ostberg, our dramatic instructor, and all l F -DE, was a sight to see. It is felt by all that the others who helped to make the play such a l QQ- -J' play As You Like It was a decided sue- success. l -DE cess: and I am sure the members of the The plans for the coming year are indef- 1.55 :Qi cast and Mrs. Ostberg worked to make it inite as yet, but Mr. Pollard is so pleased J J- L: so. J. E. K. '29, with this year's work that next year he i :Cl -V f 1 L JW T2 f ii EQ,:3f'l'F-df'W'3fLW W'F'W'T'TF'lT ll W'lT TF'W'cTlTLlTTfTTTTLEEQ