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

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“POLLYANNA”

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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

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After three weeks of hard work, Sylvia Pagnano was not able to display her talent in the part of Daisy, Rose sister, due to illness. Much credit and praise is deserved by Lucy Pagnano who, upon her sister’s misfortune, stepped into the part three days before the opening performance and carried the show on successfully. Credit goes to the Viennese students who were:: Dudley Holden, Norman Hibbert, Raymond McNamara, Thomas Byrnes; James Conley, John Simoes, William Angevine, Fred Lopes. Robert McGann Merton Morgan. Anthony Iasiello, Gordon Morgan and Viennese peasant girrls who were: Madeline Klein. Mary Castro, Uzelle de Rocha, Marguerite de Rocha, Jeanett McCaw, Hilda Jamiel, Evangeline Young, Rachael Guthrie, Esther Hazcn, Viola LeClerc Roseline Maturi, Luck Cassano, Anne Turcarola Alice Ferriera. Theresa Marino, Catherine Mendes, Ruth McGuigan, Shirley Rishc, Irene Gallo Almerinda Correira, Mary Correira, Mary Russo, Emily Carmone, Mary Walsh and Margaret Sisson. Thanks is extended to our accompanists, Barbara Huestis and Dora Bailey, and to our stage managers, Domenic Ruggieri. and Santo Digati; and also to the orchestra under the able leadership of Angelo Russo. MARGARET SISSON, ’35. -------- ORCHESTRA “NOTES” This year the Colt High School Orchestra, which is directed by Mrs. M. Theresa Donovan is composed of fourteen members. They arc as follows: Violins—Angelo Russo, leader. Marguerite Mathewson, Esther Hazcn, Joseph Borges, Ethel Kerr; Cornets—Joseph Securo, Maurice Smith; Saxaphones—Arthur Manchester, Dudley Holden, Cornelius Gallagher; Clarinet—Lloyd Smith; Drums and xylophone—Anthony Bruno; Guitar—Robert Anderson; Piano —Barbara Huestis. The orchestra did much toward help- ing to make the operetta and the senior play such great success. Besides playing for high school affairs, the orchestra participated in many town activities, the most outstanding of which was the B. T. A. concert. At this time, the members of the orchestra wish to thank Ruth Kerr for her aid on various occasions. BARBARA HUESTIS, 35. THE JUNIOR PROMENADE The annual Junior Prom was held Friday evening. May 24th. in the beautiful auditorium of the Colt Memorial High School. Amid soft lights, sweet music, and attractive decorations, the “promenaders” had a dclightul evening, happy memories, which will linger long with members of the Junior Class. The gaiety of the scene was greatly enhanced by the beautiful gowns worn by the very charming Junior members and guests. Leading the grand march were Peter Alfano, president of the class, and Miss Elsie Weaver, secretary; followed by William McCarthy vice president, and Ruth Tattrie member of the executive board, who in turn were followed by Thomas Van Voast, treasurer, and Frances Capone, chairman. During the evening, refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed to the music of Joe McPhillips’ orchestra until twelve o’clock. The success of the Junior Prom was due to the efficient work of the executive committee composed of Miss Frances Capone, chairman; Miss Ruth Tattrie, William Sisson, William Simmons and Thomas Byrnes. The members of the Class of 1936 are deeply indebted to their advisor, Mr. Burke, who assisted them sagaciously. ROSE FORMISANO, 35. GREEN mndL WMl 17