Beverly Hills High School - Watchtower Yearbook (Beverly Hills, CA)

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Life came to life for the Senior Class of '47 when the seniors presented their edition of the annual Color Night. The original theme, composed by Betty Santley and Suzy Tannen- baum, followed the general makeup of Life Magazine. Opening the familiar red and white cover, Editor Dick DeRoy and his capable staff sup- plied the continuity and background for the play. The Copy Cats, Betty Brotman, Mary Downs, Katie Hartman, Ginny Jones, Gerry Mayer, Marcia Minteer, Lucky O'Keefe, Connie Olmsted, Sue Redding, Ann Reiss, Betty Santley, Jackie Springer, Bettie Watson, Betty Jane Winslow, and Lucille Ziegler, provided the intermission entertainment. Other staff members included Sam, the photographer, portrayed by Dan Shipiro, Gertrude, the secretary, by Jackie Krasne, and Joey, the office boy, by Bill Mintz. Under Speaking of Pictures on page i Normans went back to the barbershop days with an original all-girl dance number directed by Student Producer Becky Holt. The Personality of Dave Kornblum was discovered on page 2 after his solo of Love Walked ln and Without a Song. Dave was accompanied by Mrs. Eloise Smith. An American Scene was portrayed by the cast of the 5:45 Express in their musical review, On the Board Walks of Atlantic City. This scene, full of umbrellas, candy striped dresses, and pin-striped suits, was directed by Georgianna Dusek. Sports and Russian Peasant Life on pages 3 and 4 were covered by Subjects Craig Nason in his hand-balancing act and Ivan Kraskinov performing a native dance. Advertisements were charaded by Charlene Shayne, the Coca-Cola girl, Ellen Stern, a representative of Lady Esther, Millicent and Jacqueline Levy, the Pond's duo, and Aliean Levin, Joan Levey, and Peter Oppenheim, advertisers for The Strange Love of Laura Spell- bound. The Economic Problem of Brazil was discussed in a musical revue directed by Phyllis Bridge, Jayne Cosgrave, and Marilyn Durkin. The theme of the act was based on a version of the Coffee Song sung by Bunny Klauber. Sam Grossman and his orchestra entertained during the intermission with their own ren- dition of Who's Sorry Now? and the Copy Cats performed a senior song written by Marla Cantor and Bunny Klauber. Next came Life Visits a Norman Letterman Initiation, a skit produced and directed by Suzy Tannenbaum. This was followed by Sam Grossman and his orchestra playing Apple Honey. Page 10 boasted Claire Schoenfeld, who performed the Dance of the Spanish Onion, accompanied by Ann Reynolds. Harry Russell revived Al Jolson's Mammy, accompanied by Mrs. Smith on page ll. News of the Week consisted of A Riot on Beverly Drive. Jackie Krasne, student direc- tor and writer, was supported by Patti Wehl,Leni Stoll, and Marcia Bromberg. Following a Close Up of Cole Porter's songs presented by Betty Jane Winslow, the cover closed on Modern Living, which depicted Down in Roxbury Park. The last act was directed by Joe McCarthy, and the entire production was under the direction of Miss Florence Kinsey. . as f' ii! ,xLQlilfX1rU .7 I g Q ., X n, . ' N 353 X fi N X 1 XX? it if 1 T FL if, Q ,w T 5 X llk. l l ,sag ,V -2 In X f ., ani ww w: V 7 X X M H A7 l .T f y ' no Q. f Li 7 Q. ' f T X Q J

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THIRTY-NINTH IZIIMMI IIIMI1 4 P.M., Friday, June 13, 1947 PROCESSIONAL: Pomp and Circumstance . . . CLASS OF SUMMER 1947 SALUTE TO THE FLAG Led by RONALD KENT CARPENTER THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER ..... HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA INVOCATION DR. JAMES K. STEWART VOCAL SOLO: Ave Maria .... . . DAVID HAROLD KORNBLUM Accompanied by Mrs. Eloise Smith ADDRESS: Shadows of the Past BERNICE ADAIR KLAUBER PIANO SOLO: Romance . . . . . MILLA KATHERINE CALDWELL POEM: Thank You, Beverly AUDREY JEAN BLEDSOE VOCAL SOLO: Morning . . . . . BETTY-JANE WINSLOW Accompanied by Mrs. Eloise Smith ADDRESS: An IdeaI RAY TURNER VIOLIN SOLO: Ziguenerweisen . . . . C. GARDNER SULLIVAN, II Accompanied by Mrs. Eloise Smith POEM: A Prayer for Today JOAN RITA LEVEY PRESENTATION OF CLASS MR. R. G. MITCHELL, Principal PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS MR. WILEY N. CALDWELL, Member of Board ot Education ROLL CALL MR. HARRY M. ALTER, Assistant Principal BENEDICTION DR. JAMES K. STEWART Elgar Smith Schubert Sibelius Speaks Serasate RECESSIONAL: War March of the Priests . . . Mendelssohn CLASS OF SUMMER 1947 BEVERLY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Director, Mr. George Wright VOCAL MUSIC FACULTY SPONSOR OF THE CLASS Director, Mr. Glen M. Case Mrs. Eleanor F. Welch 28