Averill Park High School - Threshold Yearbook (Averill Park, NY)

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ROW I: D. Schreiner, G. Schleuter, T. Weeden, P. Ringwall, B. McNary, Advisor A. Beyer, E. Oliver, J. Lampert, P. Cipperly. ROW II: D. Baxter, S. Davis, F. Reichard, B. Adee, B. Chambers, B. Bennett, M. Biittig, B. Sica, J. Shaw, M. Clarke, M. Perrault. ROW III: G. Biittig, E. Buergert, M. Khachadoorian, R. Zweig, C, Castle, B. Carner, B. Hunt. ROW IV: G. Chambers, D. Beck, A. Goodwin, L. Loker, E. Douglass, N. Waterbury, M. Metzler, J. Clark, C. McAllister, A. Mardon, G. O'Keefe. mmazficy Club Bright and early in the school year, the Dramatics Club held its most important meeting as far as its organization is concerned - the election of officers, at which meet- ing the following leaders were selected: President, Audrey Beyer, Vice-President, Ethel Oliver: Secretary, Peggy Ringwall: Treasurer, Joan Lampertg and Student Council Rep- resentative, Millicent Biittig. These officers were chosen from a body of amateur Thes- pians. The Hrst major activity of the year was the production of the play for the benefit of the Seniors. It was the smash hit, YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU . The next great undertaking was the Junior play, THREE CORNERED MOON . Just before the holiday vacation, we held our annual Christmas party, which was enjoyed by all. In December also, several members and Mr. McNary journeyed into the Russell Sage Little Theater to see the splendid performance of 'iAngel Street . On February IZ, another group went to the Albany Playhouse to view The Male Animal . In March the Organization presented a program for the entertainment of the Parent-Teacher Asso- ciation. Those who reposed in the honored society of the Dramatics Council this year were Audrey Beyer, Thelma Weeden, and Joan Lampert. During this school year we feel that' we have gained much valuable knowledge, whether it be on stage or off, in our theatre or another. Among some of these things are the application of stage makeup, the preparation that goes into the successful production of a play, the poise that develops after one or two appearances before an audience, and many others. We also feel greatly indebted to Mr. McNary's contribution to this important part of our lives. Long live the DRAMATICS CLUB! 46 1

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ROW l: H. Taran, B. Carner, B. Sica, W. Tripp, P. Ringwall, Mr. McNary, Advisor C. lmavenworth, G. Dickinson, P. Cipperly, E. Oliver. ROW ll: G. Chambers. R. Carney, J. Senter, H. Strauss, R. Consaul, M. Foley. C. McAllister, A. Mardon, P. Nash, J. Hare, G. O'Keefe. ROW lll: J. Clark, A. Mosher, A. Cioodwin, R. Jesse, J. Burger, N. NVaterbury, L. Loker, IZ. Lawrence, C. Hastings, F. Rapp, R. Dunham, W. Harding. R. Berry, D. Nash, H. Clark, ranch C Zlb We began the year under Mr. McNary's guidance with the following oflicers: President, Peggy Ringwall: Vice-President, George Dickinson: Secretary, Clara Leavenworth: Treasurer, Wayne Tripp. We did not have the regular course of studyi in French History as we did last year. However the one event of the year that stands out in our minds was the celebration of an old French Custom. Norman Waterbury brought a cake to school one day in February. Into this cake was baked a ring. Each person was given a piece and the one to bite into the ring was King tor Queen, as the case might bej for the day. He chose a partner and members of the French Club were made to carry their books all day and bow to them whenever they passed. George Dickinson was crowned King and Clara Leavenworth was his Queen. It was a lot of fun and some- thing we won't forget. 45

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ROXV l: IX. Beyer, P. Cipperly, C. Leavenworth, Miss Cole, fldciisor, J. Lampert, Ci. Schleuter, S. Abbott. ROXV ll: A. l..impert, M. Schumacher. l.. Cook, S. Hanchett, T. XVeeden, J. Spiak. l'. Cipperly, J. llanchett, S. Davis, D. Baxter. ROXV lll: S. XVarren, P. Ringwall, C. Castle, B. Malik, D. Schreiner. D. Stock, M. l'err.iult, M. Ploughman Smaienl Officially Feeling the need for more activities for the girls provided a stimulus for the foundation of a new club - the Student Officials. The charter members were selected from the girls' gym classes, including grades 8--12, by Miss Cole and Mr. Taft. The purpose of the club has been to stimu- late more interest in interclass teams and individual sports by teaching the fundamentals of ofiiciating and leadership. These girls have met regu- larly during homeroom period on Monday morning. During interclass activities the members acted as oflicials. In addition to receiving member- ship pins, a point system for awarding varsity letters to girls for interclass competition has been worked out and will be awarded in June. The ofii- cers include: President, Joan Lampert: Vice-President. Clara Leaven- worth: Secretary, Gertrude Schleuter. 47