Cazenovia Central High School - Owahgena Yearbook (Cazenovia, NY)

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TEE DRAMATIC Cl EE Soon after school began Professor Moon called a meeting of the Dramatic Club and read the report of the nominating committee of last )ear as follows: President, Clarence Cook; vice president, Gurdin Freeborn; recording secretary, DeHtte Burton: corresponding secretary, Jane Kyan; treasurer, Edward Blair: librarian. Virginia Thomas. We started off our fourth )ear with a bang bv presenting a one-act comedy— “A Fool of a Man.” by Edward Finegan. We presented this play three times—once in assembly, once in Erieville, and once at the Cazenovia Lodge. Then we l egan work on our play tournament. “The Pot Boiler by Alice Gerstenberg. which was presented November 17, 1935 with plays from the five other schools in the Upper Mohawk Valley League. The Cazenovians were fortunate enough to be chosen as one of the three plays for the final presentation at night. The competition was keen but regardless, Cazenovia could not be downed, and for the second consecutive year we were presented the silver trophy, and irginia Thomas, one of the cast, received honorable mention. We sincerely wish that the cast of the next year’s tourna- ment play will meet with even greater success. for Christmas, the Dramatic Club presented “The Other Wise Man. by Henry Van Dyke, aided by the Girls Glee Club and the grades in a processional and re- cessional march. As usual, the Thespians joined with the senior class in presenting the senior play. Quite different from other years, we presented on February 6 and 7, a mystery play, “The Cat and the Canary,” by John i 1 lard. We feel certain that this play ranks as high in entertainment as any other senior play. On March 26, our annual Shakespearean play, “The Merchant of Venice was presented. It was our good fortune to have Harold hite back to portray the part of old Shylock. We had a very appreciative audience and the play was well pre- sented. Our Easter play, “On the Third Day.” was a religious cantata and was accom- panied by the Glee Clubs. The presentation was very inspirational and was en- joyed by all. Our final production of the year is another tournament play which is to be taken to Ithaca and entered into the State tournament as a result of Cazenovia being the winner of the trophy cup in the Upper Mohawk Valiev League. The play chosen to be presented is a one-act play. “Where the Cross Is Made,” by Eugene O'Neil.

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IliE DliN PCCDLCTICNI THE MERCHANT OK VENICE The Duke of Venice ............................ The Prince of Morocco ......................... Antonio, a Merchant of Venice ................. Bassanio. his friend, suitor likewise to Portia Salanio. friend to Antonio and Bassanio........ Salarino. friend to Antonio and Bassanio ...... Gratiano ...................................... Lorenzo, in love with Jessica ................. Shylock. a rich Jew ........................... Tubal, a Jew. his friend ...................... Launcelot Gobbo, the clown, servant to Shylock Old Gobbo. father to Launcelot ................ Balthasar ..................................... Stephano ...................................... Portia, a rich heiress ........................ Xerissa. companion to Por ia .................. Jessica, daughter to Shylock .................. Court Pages ................................... Court Clerks .................................. Guards ........................................ Basil Roberts Clarence Cook Howard Lieu ranee Henry Kindt Norman Hudson Roderick Virgo Harry Lawrence Carl Boland Harold White Paul Owens Albert Kindt Paul Owens Burton Coe John Boland Ruby Ward Virginia Thomas Irene Greene Joseph Dobie William Aikman Gurdin Freeborn Thomas Tobin Walter Furman Lyal Murray THK CAT AND THK CANARY Hendricks ........................................................Donald Pugh Kenneth Kramer Crosby ...........................................................Howard Lieurance Gurdin Freeborn Paul ...... ......................................................Henry Kindt Harry ............................................................Clarence Cook Basil Roberts Mammy ............................................................DeKtte Burton Doctor ...........................................................Edward Blair Wilford Turner Annabelle ........................................................Betty Parr Irene Greene Cicily ...........................................................Julia Barilla Susan ............................................................Ruby Ward Kathleen Walsh Charlie ........................................ .................Edward Clarke Harry I awrence THK POT BOILER Sud ...............................................................Clarence Cook Wouldby ...........................................................Harry Lawrence Mrs. Pencil .......................................................Ruby Ward Miss Ivory ........................................................Virginia Thomas Mr. Ruler ................ ........................................Henry Kindt Mr. Inkwell .......................................................Gurdin Freeborn Mr. Ivory .........................................................Howard Lieurance HKRK THK CROSS IS MADK Doctor Higgins ... Young Bartlett . .. Sue Bartlett ...... Captain Bartlett .. Seamen— Horne ......... Cates ......... Jimmy Kanaka Donald Pugh Harry I awrence Irene Greene Clarence Cook Howard Lieurance Basil Roberts Kenneth Kramer

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FUTUITE f4lMCCS I1IH S The Cazenovia Aggies have been active since the close of school in June 1935. We were proud to learn that one of our members, Ford Barrett, had been selected as one of thirty-eight hoys in the state to receive the Empire Farmer degree. The recipients of this honor must have done outstanding work in agriculture, and also displayed ability in leadership. 1 he Aggies also cooperated in setting up the Future Farmer exhibit at the State fair, and later transferred this display to our own Future Farmer building at the Brookfield Fair. Many favorable comments by visitors, state and fair officials were received. We were also represented by a judging team at the State Fair contests, w ith a third place team in potato judging as the high point for our group. Roderick Virgo and Joseph Hynes pulled down the laurels in this contest. Our next task was the presentation of a Demonstration Future Farmer meeting in the new building at Brookfield. Numerous field trips to nearby farms and markets added interest to the fall program. The green hand initiation and ceremony was held before a meeting of the Owahgena Grange. A great deal ol credit is due our chapter officers for the efficient method in which this meeting was conducted. The Farm and Home Week judging contests became our next objective. About twenty-five Aggies made the trip to Ithaca on February 12. Eight members of the group remained to participate in the contests scheduled for the following two days. Five members presented a skit on a stunt program the evening of the 12th and re- ceived first award and the privilege of performing at the annual winter banquet on the night of February 14. These hoys spent three pleasant days, fraught with many worthwhile experiences. Ten of our members enjoyed the first annual banquet of our Central Highlands group held at Morrisville on March 30. Dr. A. k. Getman of the State Education Department delivered a very helpful address. Our annual assembly program on April 4 was entertaining and instructive. Other highlights of the year have been the winning of the group speaking con- test by Paul Owens, and the annual spring group rally at Munnsville. Our many activities provided ample opportunity for the development of initiative, leadership, and cooperative efiort.