Buffalo High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Buffalo, MT)

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Summary of Play Who were these strange, uninvited guests of Hermit Gables, the country place of the fashionable Harris Winsted Partridges? This smiling, suave intruder who called himself a count--where had he come from and what did he want? Was he “The Night Cry,1 that scavenger of dark hours who tortured and robbed without mercy, and whose daring w as equal even to such foolhardiness as this? Or was he a detective working in collaboration with the equally imperturbable and inscrutable maid? Who was she? Joan and Virginia cringed in terror whenever a bough brushed against the window pane. Yet they were powerless to remedy the situation. To act, meant that they must reveal a conspiracy of their own making, and one that seriously involved not only themselves but Piggy as well. But Piggy! just ask Piggy if he cared being involved,” There was only one thing in the world he wanted more than to punch the count black and blue--and that was to have the count tied hand and foot while he was doing it. And all the time while he plotted revenge against his dangerous rival, and Cleopatra developed astigmatism from peering through key holes (as her share in solving the mystery), the invisible presence of the “Night Cry shut down upon the lonely house, closer and closer. Parties On Friday morning, September 23, eight bewildered Freshmen came to school dressed in various costumes, Jean Nevin was dressed as an old maid; Gertrude McDonald, a grandfather; Hayden Rentfrow, a lady; Marlene Humber, a working man; and Joan Fairbanks was dressed in a nightgown, nightcap and bedroom slippers. That night the Freshmen were entertained at a party where stunts, roller skating, and dancing were enjoyed. After refreshments were served, the guests departed for their homes. Freshman Return Party The Freshmen entertained the Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores at a party on the evening of November 12, at the hall. Roller skating, stunts, dancing and games were enjoyed; after which delicious refreshments were served. The Redzvood Party The high school students and faculty were very pleasantly entertained December 8, 1949 at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Merle Redwood, Various games were played after which the guests enjoyed a bountiful and delicious lunch.

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High School Play On March 24, the High School students presented a play called “The Night Cry. Members of the cast were as follows: Mrs. Harris Winsted Partridge ---------Ella Dover Joan Partridge-------------------------Mary Piane Lonsdale (“Piggy’ ) Watkins- — - - - --Colin Dover Virginia Dale- - - - ---- ------------- LaVonne Gardner Ham Scroggy- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -Bennie Peterson Arthur Colles---------------------------Benton Dover Count Salvore Bernhardi----------------Harold Dover Janice Hueber - -----------------------Gertrude McDonald Hannibal------------------ - ------Charles Crabtree Cleopatra - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Joan Fairbanks McCormick - -- -------------- - -Phillip Lilley Time-The Present Place--A lonely out-of-the-way spot where the Partridges have built an exclusive country home. Time of playing-Two hours. Synopsis of Acts Act I-Friday night. The depot at Lone Road Junction. Music Act II-At ten o’clock the following morning. The living room at Hermit Gables. America Auld Lang Syne-dedicated to Colin Dover School Band directed by Mr. Darcangelo Act Ill-Late Saturday night. Again the living room at Hermit Gables. Business Staff Business Manager------------------------ -Colin Dover Girls’ Costume Manager----------------- Jean Nevin Boys’ Costume Manager— - -- -- -- -- -- — Bennie Feterson Prompter - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- — - ---Jean Nevin Stage Managers - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - John Flugge Jean Nevin Phillip Lilley Ushers George Crabtree Mary Alice Dover Elois Harrison Christine Fairbanks By special permission of The Paine Publishing Co., 40 E. First Street, Dayton, Ohio. 24

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Buffalo Carnival (Continued from page 25) The Buffalo School sponsored a carnival at the hall the evening of October 22. A short program was given by the grades after which the fish pond, the duck throw, the beauty shop and bingo occupied the attention of all. Later in the evening, the floor was cleared of all ex- cept the bingo, and dancing was enjoyed. The ladies of the P. T. A. served lunches throughout the evening, making a valuable contribution to the school funds. Joan Fairbanks received the most votes and was crowned as Queen of the Carnival. Mrs. Roy Crabtree had the lucky number and won a beautiful set of Rogers’ silverware. Mr. Gardner won the table lamp and Mrs. E. O. Johnson received the door prize, a smoking stand. The Carnival was a financial success, as over $225 was added to the fund. The business organizations of Buffalo, Moore and Lewistown contributed many valuable prizes. Halloween The P. T. A. sponsored a party the evening of October 31, at the hall. Mrs. Mulvihill and Mr. Darcangelo were in charge of the games. During the grand march, judges selected Joan Wetzel as having the best costume. Lunch and prizes were provided by the P. T. A. Gardner's Party The evening of Valentine’s day, the high school and faculty journey- ed out to the home of LaVonne Gardner to spend the evening. Pinochle, Canasta, and other games were played to the accompaniment of music. Some of the new records purchased by the school were enjoyed. LaVonne and her mother served a substantial and attractive lunch after which the guests departed with many expressions of appreciation for the pleasant evening. Booster Party The Freshmen and eighth graders were the losers in the Booster Contest. They entertained the seventh grade and the rest of the high school at a party in the hall March 10, They proved themselves royal entertainers. Lose again, please! Picnic The high school accompanied by the seventh and eighth grades and Mr. Darcangelo held their annual picnic at Yogo Canyon on May 18th. 26