Central High School - Central Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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 ynap«ta of Art aljr (Ulasri-iJlati of 1U14. Editor’s NOTE.—The fact that the following brief sketch of the play was written immediately after the first meeting of the playwrights, on April 17th, when only a crude outline of the plot u'as constructed, will explain any differences which may exist between the synopsis and the performance as it is finally presented before the school. Postponements of this article until more definite plans could be formulated by the writers was impossible, owing to the early date on Which the Annual went to print. Authors: Loren Sacherokf. Norman W. Schaeffer. Fred R. Witten bach. Sipiopita of frirari: ACT I. The year 1934. On board the airship “Progress,” anchored above Municipal Aviation Field No. 14, Cleveland. During the course of this act, the scene shifts to the roof of Dcr Kaiser Wilhelm Hotel, Berlin. ACT II. One year later. On board the Progress,” this time anchored. Scene 1. Above a desert waste on Mars. Scene 2. On the “Progress” toward end of return trip, cruising above Cleveland. Act 1. The curtain is drawn, revealing the captain, chief mechanician, builder of the airship, first mate, and nurse, on board the Progress” discussing the prospects of the trip to Mars in search of knowledge, and awaiting the arrival of other members of the expedition. After all passengers are aboard, the anchor is drawn, the airship is under way, and the passengers discuss various topics, among them members of the class of 1914. Sky-gack, who had hidden as a stowaway, now makes his appearance, complaining of desertion by Oscar and Adolph, pleading homesickness for Mars and begging to be allowed to accompany. The conversation drifts towards the Exposition at Berlin. The first mate announces the ship to be over that city. The passengers request entertainment and the captain orders the ship landed on the roof of Hotel Kaiser Wilhelm. Several famous American performers at Berlin during the fair are induced to accompany a messenger to the airship. They prove to be alumni of the class of ’14—the cometist, the pianist and the female vocalist. Among them are Oscar and Adolph. All leave after their selections except the two Germans, who remain because of Sky-gack’s pleas. The ship proceeds toward Mars.

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Sara Zwiek 2501 Plitaburg Are. Classical Henry Avotlone Louis Outh Frank Novak Joseph Silber nil K 40th (Vlsnim,-Football. 1011 Orchestra Edwin Bromclmelcr Uromls 303 Francis Avo. German Sclentinc Milton Finkei Mickle K. Itth German Rclontlfta Sugg Garber • T» Cobb 5010 Kawtell Ct. ■ •atln Sclentinc TI10 Csntral Avs. 244 1 K 3tli Basketball Scientific Hcnrictti Head “Units 5041 K. »0th SI Ocrmitn Scientific Vice Pres. Troblo Clef Lloyd Palmer 5104 Hawthorns Scientific Track Team. 1912-1913 Pel Omega Charles Smith “l o SCO 1105 l£. TSth IJltln Scientific FOOtbsll Elisabeth Hyde 234 Prospect Ave. Latin Scientific Mary Metier 1113 Carnegie German Sclentinc Thomas Robinson “Tom »»T K. »;t i St Sclentinc Psl Omens Lenders' Class Mary Shatsky Swsk 1 4 Scovlll Avc Herman Scientific Loretta Taylor 2233 F. 32th. Latin 8c(rntme Henry Wolf 5109 Central Classical an thr $ruinr (Hass JFrrfc Klitlrnbarh And now. the end near, let us toast To the class and the school we all love most Here's to the class of the year '14, To the fun and the work we here have seen, To the profs, and the teachers, old and new, To the friends we’ve here found loyal and true. To the thorns that e'er come with the rose— They might have helped us much—who knows?— And here's to dear old Central High! We love her more as the time draws nigh When like sad pilgrims we must roam From the safety of our high school home. And may her glories multiply And be resounded to the sky. So here’s to her fame that will never die. And the class of '14 from Central High!

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Act II, Scene 1. Mars is sighted. All rejoice. The captain, fearsome of the Martians, orders anchor to be cast over n great, prairie-like waste. An aged hermit is discovered emerging from a cave and is induced to mount the rope ladder to the airship. Sky-gack effects a prodigal son reunion scene with the hermit, who is his father. The aged astronomer warns the earth-beings not to land. The treatment of Sky-gack while on earth has incensed his people. As a reward for his kindness, Oscar and Adolph are asked to render violin and vocal selections. Sky-gack. Sr., leaves the ship, but junior cannot part from his two friends. The vessel weighs anchor after mii adieu and is off for earth again. Scene 2. The ship is nearing Cleveland. Central High School is sighted in the distance. All passengers do homage by song and word to their Alma Mater. The travelogue lecturer extols her in an oration. The ship draws nearer to earth and to the school. The C. H. S. students of 19S4 act as a reception committee. Cheers and greetings are exchanged as the boat lowers and casts anchor. (Curtain) i£a»l uf tZbarsitrr . Pilot and captain of the Progress”....I oren SacherofT Seeking adventure........................Elsie Polshek Financing the trip................................ .............Lloyd Lyman and Frances Livingstone An authoress...........................Irene La Gankc Chief mechanician......................Ernest Caldwell Builder of the Progress”..............Mortimer Stern First mate of the ship.....................Abe Levine Astronomer from Mars...............Norman W. Schaeffer Travelogue lecturer....................Arthur Herske Sky-gack ..............................Fred Wittenbach Nurse...........................................Jeanette Newman Artists representing the U. S. A. at the Berlin World's Exposition: Spanish soloist..........................Pearl Jacobs Pianist ...............................Rita Greenbaum French artist........................................Joe Buxbaum Oscar (violinist) .........................Sol Lcsinger Adolph (vocalist)......................I-eon Rosenblatt Cometist...................................Carl Ewell ilruiilfrru fur (£la»n of 1914. Prophets: Zblla Fenbkrc Gertrude Fox Norman Schaeffer Mildred Dattlebaum: Censor of dancing at Tiffany's. Dorothy Cowdery: Successor to Miss Bruot at Central High School. Mildred Bayliss: Head librarian of Cleveland Libraries. Marguerite Buettner: Professor of Mathematics at Western Reserve. Ruth Brown: Commissioner of Civil Reform at Washington. 31