Buckley Community High School - Oracle Yearbook (Buckley, IL)

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studious young man was transformed into a husky young baseball layer, and a stooped old man was turned into a baby by mistake. Shoes in this act were Irene Dlsnck, dctty 9arley, anet Ernst, Ferne Inkster, Ann Bradshaw, Mildred Weppler, Herbert Janssen, Robert Kelley, Marvin Windhorn, Merton Ualk, and WilfrdlKoschnidn We bought a Red Cross membership giving us a perfect record for we bought one each of our four years in high school. Thisnyear our biggest and busiest job was putting out this annual. We found out how much work it really was but we enjoyed it. W During the first few weeks of school, we had to decide upon name cards, invitations, cap and gowns, diplomas, class flowers, class colors, and a motto. iltfirst we thought the school was anxious to get rid of us, but later we found that our orders had to be in early due to a shortage of paper and other supplies, and the faculty wanted to be sure that we graduated with all the Wtrimmings. Several of the beniorugirls helped plan the entertainment for the Christmas part . ihroe Senior sirls were also on the its f 1 'yu 1 f 1T'Gn1t 1: comm ce or p annlnj 13 d nncr or :ao r s mes per y. At the beginning of the school year, the class decided to take a longer and more extensive olds trip than usual, but because of the tire shortage and lseb .f funds, the trip will be somewhat modified. Howngghieignior play, H QW1 Nobody,u is a three act farce by Ov 0 The play takes place on the terrace of Crestview Hotel, a summer resort in the Catskills, on a summer day. Nora is offered the job of posing as the rich daughter of a' maple syrup king. Her job is to help land an important customer, and the important customer turns out to be a Hr. Gibson, who fired Nora from her previous job because his son fell in love with her. c Nora, revenge is sweet as maple syrup. Needless to say, Nora lands her man and he pays in comical suffering, un- til by the final curtain he is ready to welcome Nora into the family even if she isn't in the Social Register.

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R. RN S ' - Castel Horatio Gibson, of the Gibson restaurant ona1n--w11- fred K0SChHi0kS Albert, a bellxgoy--Herbert Jansseng Marian Mento, a concert soprano-fReva rusheimg George K. Seabury, the maple syrup kind--Eussel Narting Mrs. Georgianna McQueen, a wom- an of wits--Betty Uarleyg Patricia 0'Toole, a waitress-- Irene Blanckg Miss Adelphine Caldwell, survivor of one remance-- Janet Ernstg Sharon Caldwell, her niece--Ferne Inksterg Nora Mc9illi- cuddy, a girl with ideas--Mildred Wcpplerg Paul Gibson, Horatio's son--Bob Kelley. Committees for the play were: Property: Russel Martin, Janet Urnst, and Ann Bradshawg Tickets: Herbert Janssen, Betty Carley Mildred Wepplerg Advertisement: Wilfred Koschnick, Bob Kelley, Ferne Inkster, and Reva Trusheimg Stage Manager-- Morton Billko On May 1, 1942, the Senior clfah sponsored a May Day party for the student body, the faculty, and their guests. There were about seventy-five people present, and everyone had a good time. ' In the center of the gymnasium was a May pole of pastel- colored streamers. The basketball baskets and the doors were also decorated with streamers and flowers. The entertainment for the evening was games and dancing. Pie ala mode was served later in the evening. was CQLD TOASl Mr. Geodfellow had dined out six nights in succession. On the seventh he turned up at home for the evening meal. when he was seated, Mrs. Goodfellow rose in her seat and, adressing the other occupants of the table, said: nChildren, we have with us tonight a guest of whom you must have all heard, even if you do not personally know him. Here is a man with a reputation for cenviviality and cheer in every club and cafe in the city, and this evening we are to have the honor and pleasure of being numbered among the admirers of his briln liant and entertaining qualities. Therefore, it is n.th the greatest pleasure that I present to you--your father.n