Batavia High School - Bee Aitch Ess Yearbook (Batavia, IL)

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1916 BEE AITCH ESS 1916 Giant nf Cilharartersi I Gilman Flag Fanny-A slave on the Montgomery Plantation ........... LaVerne Stuff George Washington Johnson-A slave on the Montgomery Plantation ......EarlNewton Bettey Montgomery-The Little Colonel ..... ........ E dith Youngquist Edith Sherman-The Northern cousin ....... . ...... Edith Markuson Mrs. Montgomery-A true Virginian ....................... Ella Larson Colonel Montgomery-A gentleman of the old school ....... Paul Elfstrom Virginia Montgomery-The toast of the county .......... Leona Schreiner Beverly Montgomery-A Confederate scout ............ George Tincknell Sally Ann, Laura Lee-The Fairfax twins. . .Maurine Bone, Edna Johnson Tom Randolph-A Southern gallant ....................... Charlie Bird Martha, Susan, J ane-Southern girls ....................... ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frances Borg, Esther Peterson, and Florence Peterson John Merivale Morton-of the North ..................... Arlie Carlson Marcella, Marion-Southern girls ........ Norma Strum and Aimee Larson Mammy Dinah-A faithful servitor ................... Margaret Bartelt Peyton Bailey-of the United States Army ................. James Miles Uncle Billy-The Colonel's body-servant ..... .... P erry Lawrence Louise Lawton--In federal employ ........ ..... L ouise Redborg Ralph Francis-Who did not go to war ..... ..... J ames W. Dunlop Madge Young-A thoroughbred ......... ..... V iola McDowell A Union Scout-Who is detained ........ ..... R ichard Benson Miss Melissy--Of an inquisitive nature .... .... E lsie Wright I l I 0115155 Flag NDOUBTEDLY the Class Play of the Seniors was one of the most delightful ever given in the school auditorium. It was admirably well suited to the needs of the class. The scene which lay in Vir- ginia, was ideal for the auditorium stage. Also the fact that it was so different from any other play ever given here, made it of particular interest to the class and audience. Act I.-Fanny and George Washington have a preliminary skirmish. Betty breaks a looking glass. Edith calms her fears and tells her the signs of the times. Mrs. Montgomery weaves together the threads of happiness and sorrow. Betty longs for a lover. Virginia has secededf' E801

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1916 BEE AITCH ESS 1916 A Bag in 1-Iigh Svrhuul Qlfast uf Glharartn-5 Mr. Bone . .. Mr. Rea ..... Dr. Daniels .. Dr. West .... Miss Burke .. Miss Merrifield Miss Drath . . Miss Marshall Miss Rowe . . . Miss Lind . . . Mr. Winchell . Mr. Fancher . M1'. Morton . . . ....ArlieCarlson . . . . .James Miles . . .Paul Elfstrom . . . .Earl Newton . . . .Viola McDowell Margaret Bartelt . . . .Louise Redborg . .Agnes Johnson . .Elenora Larson Martha Elfstrom . . .Edward Leary George Tincknell .Perry Lawrence l l I A Zliew Zlleahing Srhnlarz Helen Reckard ................................... Constance Johnson Alta White ................... . . . . .... Jeanette Mitchell Norman Johnson, Earl Vilven ..... ...... . .. ...... Donald Simpson Maurice Kelly ..................................... Lawrence Windsor Cheer Leaders ................ .... T heodore Daniels, James W. Dunlop l l I This was the first play given by our class and was for the benefit of the Annual. It was written by a committee of Seniors, and Miss Lind-with- out whose aid, we feel the play would never have been the success it was. It was a take off on the teachers and some of the pupils. All the Seniors and several lower classmen took part and everyone did his best, making the play a great successg not only financially but fulfilled our intentions in mak- ing the teachers see themselves as others see them. l79l

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1916 BEE AITCH ESS 1916 Beverly enlists. The Fairfax twins bewilder Tom. Tom is presented with useful and appropriate articles. Edith declares her colors. John Merivale Morton finds Sally Ann worthy to wear his Frat Pin. Mammy Dinah tells Tom's fortune. Peyton breaks the news to Virginia. A Virginia woman does not even recognize acquaintance among the enemies of Virginia. Act II.-Uncle Billy voices General Sherman's opinion of the war. My friend, Billy, my friend. Betty receives orders. Louise pays a friendly call and has an eye to details. I don' wan' no ta1'nished silber linin' to my cloud. Ralph Francis offers his help-and claims a reward. To a Virginia woman there are some things more precious than money, than jewels. Madge proves a thoroughbred and incidentally gives Virginia a bit of news. Does your father know that Grant is marching towards Richmond ? Mrs. Montgomery and the Colonel watch the sunset together. Death cannot conquer love nor eternity. Laura Lee wishes for a man and John Merivale Morton appears. She is mistaken for Sally Ann and complications arise. Sally Ann proves equal to the emergency and renews acquaintance with John Merivale Morton. Some day there will be no North, no South, but the Union. Beverly arises unexpectedly and asks Edith to help him, even at the sacrifice of her own principles. The Union scout falls prey to her fascinations, and her cleverness wins a coveted dispatch. Virginia opens the door-to Peyton. Mrs. Montgomery gives permission to search the house. Beverly is discovered. Friendship proves stronger than duty. Vir- ginia brings Peyton his reward. Ralph Francis proves an unwelcome in- truder and holds Virginia in his power. Mars John, he don got de fur- loughf' Act III.-Three years work a great change in Tom. He and Betty drink to the piping times of peace. Mammy Dinah and Miss Melissy have a lively conversational bout and Miss Melissy fails to extract much infor- mation. Louise and Ralph Francis come to an understanding. John Meri- vale Morton and Sally Ann argue for the last time and Uncle Billy shouts, Hallerluyer! George Washington contemplates matrimony. Peyton pleads in vain with Virginia for an explanation of Ralph Francis' power over her. Madge promises help. Fanny also contemplates matrimony. The North gladly and humbly surrenders to the South. Geo1'ge Wash- ington and Fanny take de road to de lan' ob happiness. Beverly inter- rupts Ralph Francis' interview with Louise. Madge throws light on cer- tain transactionsf' In our little circle the stars and bars are floating high. Virginia gives Peyton another rose and together they trace the background of the blue and gray, the golden thread of destiny? It requi1'ed some clever acting, Miss Bailey coached the players and the success of the affair was largely due to her good management. l81l