Bristol High School - Green and White Yearbook (Bristol, RI)

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meeting were Anthony Iasiello, president; Henry Trudell, vice president; and Ruth Sanford, secretary. At a later meeting, plans were made for a “Parents’ Night,” when a short French play was to have been presented for the enjoyment of the pupils’parents. Conflicting school events, however, necessitated a postponement until the latter part of May, at which time the three-act play, “Nous Verrons,” was presented to the enjoyment and pleasure of a large gathering of parents and teachers. Those taking part in the play were Rhoda Hobson. Robert Tourigney, Janette McCavv. Irene Gallo, Irving Murray. Muriel Bullock. Ruth Sanford, Clinton Pendleton. Robert New-bold. Ruth Hazeldine, Francis Dolan and Peggy Connors. ROBERT TOURIGNEY. 37. THE LATIN CLUB The Latin Club, under the supervision of Miss Robinson, he’d its initial meeting on February 26. 1935. in the Colt Memorial High School Auditorium Twenty-seven Latin students were enrolled It was voted that the club have on’y two officers—president and secretary, and an advisory board consisting of three members. Emily Borges was elected president. Sally Church, secretary: and Ruth Hazledinc, Robert Tourigney and Clinton Pendleton, members of the advisory board. The board drew up a constitution which was ratified by all members The meetings were held on specified dates at 3 o’clock. Many Latin plays were written and produced. games played and many songs were sung In a few simple words—everyone had an enjoyable time at every meeting. Much credit must be given to our Latin teacher. Miss Robinson, whose co-operation and advice everyone deeply appreciate. RUTH TATTRIE. ’36. SOPHOMORE GIRLS’ LITERARY CLUB The object of this club is to grow more familiar with the literature, and drama, and the authors of today. At the first meeting the club’s constitution was read and accepted, and the following members were e’ccted: Jeannette Cliarette, President; Antoinette Rucci, Vice President; and Isabel Bento, Secretary. On April 2. an amateur show was held in which all members took part. It was very successful. The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month, and an executive committee plans the programs and entertainments for the meetings. MARY VELLECA. ’37. JUNIOR-SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB On April 1. 1935, the Junior-Senior Photography Club was organized, under the able leadership of Mr. Carl soil. The purpose of the club is to create an interest in photography and the development of films. Its meetings are held every Tuesday afternoon in Room 9. At the first meeting of the club. Joseph Cav-alaro was elected president; Ruth Kerr. Vice-President; and Marguerite Mathewson, Secretary. On April 16th and 23rd. Mr. Ashton, a local photographer, spoke to the members of the club on the developing of films and gave a number of interesting demonstrations It has been planned to have other speakers at future mcet-ings. Many interesting discussions have been held in answer to questions brought in by members. This club has been found to be one of the most interesting and successful clubs in the school. BARBARA HUESTIS, 35. GREEN dMndL WO-IOTHE- 13

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“POLLYANNA” The senior play. Pollyanna.” was presented on November 15 and 16, under the direction of Mrs. M. Theresa Donovan. This play, according to all reports, was the best and most successful ever staged at Colt. The story centers around Pollyanna, (Rachel Guthrie) who, after the death of her father and mother, comes to live with her haughty, cold and very grouchy Aunt Polly Harrington (Barbara Huestis). She arrives at her aunt’s home just as a meeting of the Ladies’ Aid whose members are Mrs. Carmody (Esther Hazen), Mrs. Gregg (Uzelle deRocha), and Miss Carroll (Lucy Pagnano), is being held The first act is composed of the gossiping of the old ladies. In the second act we are introduced to John Pendleton (Lloyd Smith), an old grouch who lives next door and who had at one time been Pollyanna’s mother’s fiance. He is being cared for by Dr. Chilton (Alexander Murray), who had been Aunt Polly’s fiance. Pollyanna accidentally enters the life of John Pendleton and acts as a ray of sunshine for the old man. In Act. Ill Mr. Pendleton is asked to adopt an orphan, Jimmy Bean (William Simmons) whom Pollyanna knows. He decides that he will and sends him to a private school. In Act IV.. Pollyanna gets hurt in an automobile accident which serves to bring Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton together. She, Pollyanna, is sent to Europe to be cured of the physical injuries which she received in the accident. When she returns, five years later, she falls in love with Jimmy Bean now portrayed by Alfred LaRue, who has returned from college; but she still remains a comfort to John Pendleton. Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton are married in Europe. Special mention must be given to Margaret Sisson and Joseph Cavallaro. who played the parts of Aunt Polly’s Irish Maid and Mr. Pendleton’s butler, respectively. One of the things which made this play outstanding was the excellent scenery which was prepared by Joseph Simoes, Maurice Smith and Santo Digati. , Marguerite Mathewson very successfully carried out her part as property mistress. BARBARA HUESTIS, ’35. “ROSE OF THE DANUBE” In the first week of February, Mrs. M. Theresa Donovan called the first rehearsal for the operetta, “Rose of the Danube.” With only three weeks in which to rehearse and put the musical comedy on, things looked very doubtful for a while but the cast and chorus worked faithfully, and showed everyone that Colt had real spirit. The two-act operetta takes place in Euro-lania at the time of a beautiful rose festival which brings visitors and cameramen from the United States to the scene. At the same time, there are theree consiprators against the king who are getting ready to take action but who do not get far being checked by an American camerman who has fallen in love with the king’s daughter. Rose. The story ends happily with the capturing of the conspirators. The roles of King and Queen of Eurolania were ably protraved by Robert Anderson and Ruth Kerr. Dorothy Klein, as Rose, their daughter, displayed her talent in the leading role, playing opposite Joseph Brown as Darrell Davis, the American cameraman from Hollywood. Visitors from America were portrayed by Wendell Marshmann and Virginia Gaffney as the McPhipps; Emily Borges, their daughter Pamela, displayed her lovely voice in her songs with Prince Karl, Joseph Doran. The parts of the conspirators were exceptionally well enacted by Domenic Capone, Michael Parisi, and William McCarthy. The parts of Galooski. Prime-Minister, and of Belladonno, lady-ni-waiting, were capably portrayed by Russell Bullock and Marguerite Mathewson. GREEN axmdL W01 DUE- 15