Boys High School - Epitome Yearbook (Reading, PA)

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THE EPITOME AUTUGRAIPHS

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THE RPITOME 81 O Tlhespnans hlouN I'lElLMAN, President FRED IQAUFFMAN, Vice-Pwsrideziit Tian PRICE, Treasmfer IXRTHUR ERICKSON, SL'L'1'6ZllZ7'j' ROBERT HERSITEY, Chaplain VVith the close of another season at hand, we have cause to look back and observe the progress made by our dramatic society since its organization in the spring of 19244. At the time when our club came into existence there was no other organization of its kind in the school, and today it stands as an example of the earnest and untiring eHorts of its members and faculty advisors. Mr. Fendell sponsored its organization, and, after a small group of students started it, he helped to inaugurate its successful career. Its pur- pose has always been to develop the talents of its members to as high a degree as possible. It has acted as a school of elocution, and has produced some very line actors. Although this society is young, its members have presented four plays, all of which were thoroughly enjoyed by large audiences. The first president to take up the reins of the Thespians was Stanley VVarkoczewski. The fall of 1924 found Morris VVerner at the helm with Mr. Dech as faculty advisor. The older members will remember the great strides taken under VVerner's leadership. Blaine Diefenderfer, one of our hardest and most enthusiastic workers, led the society to even greater achievements in the spring of 1925. Under his reign we presented our first public performance, which scored a hit and firmly established the Thespians as an active and deserving organization of the school. During the past year we were fortunate in having as our president Johnny Heil- man. All who know Johnny realize that the society could not possibly have a more capable leader, The weekly Thespian program is always bound to please. These programs are ar- ranged with a view to gaining a knowledge of all phases of dramatic art. We take this opportunity to wish success to our graduating members, many of whom were among the charter members of the club. Thanks to their unfailing efforts, we are able to look forward to even greater achievements and continued success.

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AUTUGRAIPHS