Cathedral High School - Orbit Yearbook (Hamilton, Ontario Canada)

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DRAMA efza21leq'4 Paul Mclnnis as Charley's Aunt. The Cathedral High School Players began their second decade of theatrical productions by presenting the famous comedy of stage and screen, 4'Charley's Auntf' In the past, the Cathedral actors have favoured the most serious and heavier type of drama, and it was thought by some that the demanding quality of this intricate humour could not be adequately achieved or interpreted by a high school group. However the dramatic maturity of the young thespians was brought to light when, under the guidance of skilful directors, once again the group gave a superb and comendable performance. Starring in the role of Lord Fancourt Babberley, who impersonates Charley's real aunt was Paul Mclnnes. Pauls interpretation had the coquettish exuberance and vitality that lent itself to the best possible characterization. His timing and sense of comedy both in vocal and facial expression captured and sustained the audience from curtain to curtain. ROBERT LUCYK was excellent as the amorous Charles Wykeham, and STAN AMBIS succeeded in capturing the elegant touch of an Oxford student in the role as jack Chesney. SYLVIA MAJDA and MILDA PUSDERIS as Kitty Verdun and Amy Spettigue respectively, easily met the challenge of their roles, while JAMES COOPER gave a highly laudable performance as Stephen Spettigue. Page Forty The orbit, 1957-1958

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Row l ll. to r,J - Sonia Keller, Sally Crawford, Rita Morreale, Sandra Palaga, Anna Strever, Susan Hughes, Marion Meyers, Jean Pundius, Marcia Jones. Row 2 - Patricia O'Dowd, Donna Hand, Barbara Hudecki, Louise Whetstone, Dale Martin, Jeanette Eason, Ruth Crabbe, Rita Muracca, MaryLynn Kelly, Antoinette Sienna, Mary Ann Corrado, Mr. Whefstone. Row 3 - Beverly Martin, Donna Marie Corcoran, Vida Stansius, Phyllis Priems, Connie Berton, Carolyn Hulley, Eileen O'Brien, Marie Dobbie, Mary Anne Barry. Row 4 - Lorna Reynolds, Marilyn Jones, Luba Slotiuk, Judy Harrington, Nancy Connolly, Donna Milani, Sandra Mclnroy, Camille Harrington, Irene O'Connor, Marie Fell, Alberta Toliver, Helen Havers. Our dream finally became a reality with the forma- tion of the Cathedral High School Cirls' Band. Under the able leadership of their director, Mr. Ralph Whetstone, R.lVl.T., practices commenced in May, 1957. To date it has been an asset to a number of school activities including the Christmas and St. Patrick's Day Concerts. The original members augmented by a number of Grade Nine students who joined the group last September now fomi a senior band of forty-eight brass and reed instruments. Their uniforms of blue, white and gold were designed by Sister M. Sheila and Miss Bernice McLaughlin. The band has been the junior band selected to represent Ontario at the spring convention of the Canadian Bandmasters' Association in April and preparations are now under way for this event. Our highly talented director, Mr. Ralph Whet- stone, Pi.M.T., is to be congratulated for what he has accomplished in such a short time. With such a promising beginning the future of the Cathedral High School Cirls' Band should be rich in musical achievement. s g ' .- frrzswar ass X , f fa, qw W az, l. s Q.- - ' 45233-Lsfislf' N , f ' .52 ID 7 'M The Orbit, 1957-1958 Page Thirty-nine

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l 4 l l Standing fl. to r.l - Father Hulley, James Cooper, Paul Mclnnes, Leonard Strohmeyer, Robi. Lucyk, Sian Anubis, Leonard Hargov, Mr. Purtlll. Seated - Adrienne Granby, Diane McKay, Milda Pusderis, Sylvia Maida. DIANE MCKAY and ADRIENNE CRANBY drew from their veteran stage experience to add to the p1ay's professional polish and LEONARD STRAHMEYER and LEONARD 1-IARCOT de- serve rich praise for their very capable acting. Full honours go to the director, Rev. john Hulley, ably assisted by Mr. Brendon Purtill. Their profound ability to interpret and stage exacting comedy is a great tribute to their dramatic artistry. Mr. Joseph Vvaters and his capable stage crew did, as always, a very praiseworthy job with properties. ln the costuming department, Carole Kelleher and Cecelia Uincec along with their industrious group provided a beautiful wardrobe for the cast and are to be congratulated on a job well done. In years to come the 1958 edition of the Cathedral Players and their vehicle Charley's Aunt , will be remembered as one of the truly great productions of the amateur theatre. TOM IWCNULTY. wg mm n The Orlait, 1957-1958 Page Forty-one