Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Row 1— Gaines, D; Howkes. J; Elliott. B; Johnson, J; Phelps. W; Ness, J; Row 2—Gunther. Hj Wilson, B; Honson, M; Finn©. K; Van Galder, G; Moffett. D; Row 3—Baker, M; Joos. E; Green, J; Fitzwater, M; Martino, M; Sandquist, C; Robichon, C; Row 4—Christensen, I; Bart, B; Bart. Bj Grommos, N; Whiting, C. Mimes and Mummers President Vice President Secretary . . . Treasurer .. Bella Elliott Janet Johnson Joyce Howkes ... Bill Phelps Mimes and Mummers, the little theatre of Central High School, has offered wonderful experience and dramatic training for prospective young actors. The club was left without an adviser last September, but the remaining members decided to carry on independently; operating the club entirely through student co-operation. Auditions were held in October and new members were added to the group, making a total of twenty-four members. Qualifications for entering Mimes included ambition and good grades, os well as dramatic talent. The contestants were graded on their poise, clarity of voice, stage presence, and interpretation. After the fall election was held, the Mimes formed a play committee to select an appropriate fall play. They chose an exciting melodrama, 'The Jeweled Hand , and try-outs for the cast were conducted soon afterwards. The Jeweled Hand proved to be a tremendous success. There were many stifled screams of horror from the audience when the lights went out and the jeweled hand appeared from behind the curtains. Both students and teachers agreed that it was a wonderful masterpiece of drama and suspense. It is worthy to note that the play was produced entirely under student direction and organization. Good job. Mimes! “THE JEWELED HAND” November 29, 1951, was the date for the annual Mimes and Mummers' fall play. A brutal murder, a diamond engagement ring, and an insane lover were involved in the thrilling plot of the play. The guest director was Mrs. Sue lindberg, a student at the University of Minnesota, and Helen Baker was the student director. Heading the cast were Bill Phelps and Janet Johnson, seniors, as Blair Burns and Ann Andrews. Warren Waring, the villain, was portrayed by Bruce Bart, sophomore,- and Carol Robichon, senior, played the port of Claire Collins. In the characters parts were Bella Elliot, senior, as Aunt Alice,- Brian Bart, sophomore, as Kelly, the policeman; and Kathleen Finne, senior, as Molly, the maid. Row 1—Robichon, C; Sort, B; Elliott, B; Mrj. Lindberg,- Row 2—Johnson, J, Phelps, B; Bort, B; Finne. K; Whiting, C; Moffett, D. 23

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THE STAGE CREW Stage Monoger Melvin Grimsby Assistant Monager Jim Shimshock Grimsby, M; Shimshock, J; Rekow, K. Curtain going up! Yes, the curtain goes uo, but not by itself. The stage crew, working industriously together as a team, is responsible for our curtains going up, our stage lights going on, and our scenery being arranged. They are the silent workers behind all of our auditorium programs. When we enjoy the special sound effects, the lighting and the scenery, and view the various movies and plays enacted on our stage, we have the stage crew to thank for many memorable and amusing moments of our school year. This year's stage crew has only three members; the smallest in Central's history, but they do the work of ten, and compare favorably with Central's former stage crews. Not only do they work during school hours, but much of their after school time is devoted to rehearsals and play practices which take up a great deal of their time and effort. Mr. Miles is their supervisor who gives them their stage directions and lighting cues. Anyone who has ever participated in a program understands how hard these boys really work. Assemblies to Remember September 1 WTCN Cheering Section-Ticket Sales Let's all cheer for Centrol's boys I I September 19 News Assembly Get your 'News' while it's hot! October 4 Crusade for Freedom Remember the big balloons? October 19 HOMECOMING Poloriie the Polors! October 24 Fire Deportment Remember the little mill that exploded? November 27 Civil Defense Be prepared in time of war. November 29 Jeweled Hand by Mimes and Mummers Who done it? December 6 Warren Debate Juniors win for the day. December 20 Christmas Program Merry Christmas! Jonuory 25 Faust Remember Marguerite and the Devil? Februory 5 March of Dimes Dance, so others may walk. February 28 Centralian Remember when? Merch 27 University of Minnesota Bond Music! Music! Musicl April 3 Easter Program A time of devotion and meditation. May 21 Gale Essay Inspiration—Creation—Oration! June 5 Senior Program Senior oil-star revue! 9?

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Almquist, R; Amundson, R; Anderson, C: Andreos, R; Anselmon, L; Barton, D; Bathurst, F; Benson, N; Bergfeldt, W; Burnes, K; Dillroe, Fj Eck, C; Evans, J; Foote, D,- Gillespie, M; Green, I; Hanson, M; Hart, G; Heinecke, H; Hendrickson. H; Herber, B; Hjorfh, J; Isely, R; Jocob- CHOIR This talent packed organization which sings under the baton of Mr. Miles, has done much to further musical appreciation at Central this year. The choir members will never forget the great thrill of being in a 1,000 voice choir that sang Handel's Messiah to the accompaniment of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. The mighty cadences of the Hallelujah Chorus still ring in many of our ears, as well as the applause received from the immense audience at the Northrop Auditorium. One of the most enthusiastically received programs was the concertized version of Gounod's opera Faust, complete with interpretive dialogue, ballet sequences, and solos. Mr. Miles, encouraged by its reception, planned the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, Trial By Jury for a spring production. Also on the calendar of events were the Annual Spring Concert, the exchange concerts with South High, and the various tours and trips to sing in parts of the state. Alleman, C; Amundson, R; Applebaum, Kj Boden, P; Baker, B; Beacom, M; Braun, J; Christensen, I; Christnagel. P; Clutter, H; Dohlman, I; Dawson, J; Dorsey. C; Edmund, W; Fitzwoter, Mj Fowler, S; Gam ble, T; Gionoulis. M; Grammas, N; Gunther, H; Hall, L; Homer, D; Houg, B; Heath, N; Heikkinen, D; Hill. H; Hoffman. P; Ingram, N; Jockson. P; Jackson, S; Jensen, R; Johnson, J; Johnson, J; Johnson. $; 24