Chamberlain High School - Totem Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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Those seen in ihe production of TIME OUT FOR GINGER are I. io r.: Frances Hale, Carol Martin, Madge Fussell and Richie Falcon. GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES casi consisied of I. 'io r.: Voncielle Hickman, Kathy Morgan, Karen Jadwin, Connie MeKee, Bobby Woods, Paul Robinson, Nancy Hunn, Carol Marfin, Roy Calvin, Allen Crockett, James Rayiield, Richie Falcon, Vonda Burgess, Leven May, Jimmy Powers, Kenneth Jones. Seen in ihe casi of TIME OUT FOR GINGER were I. io r.: Buddy Yaney, Gail Grebe, Charlo'H'e Hall, Joan Kazar, Mercedes Varona, MaryLor Hari, Kenneth Jones, Margarei Applegate, Wilma Sianley, Charlie Knowles, Madge Fussell, Francis Hale, Barbara Hornbeclr, Janifa Arford, Shirley Smith, Jimmy Powers and Carilou Peterson. Thespians and Saturday-nighiers give iiLively Productions ACT WELL your partg therein all honor lies agree our as- piring young stars in the Thespians, an honor society for high school dramatic enthusiasts. Membership in Thespians is based on the merit system of points which may be earned in various Ways, acting in plays, directing, working on props and scenery, and other behind-the-scenes which are necessary duties for every production. Objectives of this group of young people who plan to enter the entertainment field, are to gain knowledge and experience in theatrical arts. These goals are fulfilled under the able direc- tion of one lively, Mrs. Winifred Lively and a vivacious, Miss Joann Hecker. The first major productio-n given by the Saturday Nighters this year was Time Out For Gingern. This lively comedy in the football vein was one of the most popular of the season. 'iSparklingU is the word for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes , our peppy musical for 1959. Highlighting this sprightly pro- duction, under the direction of Mr. Vincent Petti, drama in- structor, were spirited dance sequences and colorful costumes reminiscent of the Roaring Tvventiesn. THESPIANS-Carilou Peierson, Gail Dee Magnon, Vonda Burgess, Marilyn Richardson, Carol Marlin, Madge Fussell, and Buddy Yaney. fa! 5

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,wwf , .. Ja TWO CROOKS AND A LADY, starring Mike Robinson, Tom Henderson, MRS. WINIFRED LIVELY Steve Jones, Wanda Lanson, Glenna McGee, and Marguerite Wilson. Di- recting is Mr. Vincent Pe'H'i. Versatile and Interesting, Drama Department's Schedule BACKSTAGE BROADWAY can't beat Chamberlaixfs dressing room facilities which are a part of one of the most modern and complete high school drama departments in the state of Florida. Wide mirrors and large closets add to the convenience of the two dazzling backstage dressing rooms. A maze of colored switches makes up the light switchboardn, the source of the brilliant lighting which highlights assembly plays and adds to the mood of the Christmas Cantata. A no man's land Qitis a girl who keeps the keysj in the drama department is the prop room which houses various and sundry articles including a broken bird bath and stuffed birds. Among the more practical props there are hats of all descriptions and a telephone. Keep away from those props , comes MRS. WINIFRED LIVE- LY'S familiar call to those who linger too long by the prop room. Mrs, Lively can be found in her little 'icubby hole backstage MR. VINCENT PETTI where she keeps her shelves full of scripts, theatrical magazines, and other material on dramatics. Her coaching in stage techniques, diction, and voice culture help turn inexperienced drama students into seasoned performers. MR. VINCENT PETTI, a fall semester interne from the Uni- versity of Tampa, returned to CHS later in the year as a regular member of the faculty to teach English 10 and TEIOY. He is also co-sponsor of Thespians and his interests lie primarily in art, drama, boxing, and baseball, but mainly I'm interested in learning, as I think we all aref' Graduated from the University of Tampa, Mr. Petti received a B.S. degree in Education. He served as President of the National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity, Alpha Psi Omega, was a member of the debate team, and received the first scholarship in drama offered at Tampa U. GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES agree Leven May, Roy Galvin, Bobby Vtfoods, Alen Crockett. ln front, Nancy Hunn and Edith Warren.

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Q'h., MR FRANK FERNANDEZ MRS. VERTA COX IT,S A JET, it's a missle, it's a plane. No, it,s MR. FRANK FERNANDEZ flying fpracticallyj from one end of CHS to the other as he divides his time between teaching Spanish I, II, and III, in Wing 1 fsecond semester she moved out to Wing 4j and supervising the Student Council Bookstore. One of the first teachers at C-H-S, Mr. Fernandez was graduated from the Uni- versity of Florida where he received both a B.A. and M.A.E. degree. Mr. Fernandez is quite active in the Tampa Little Theater. Language Department Trains in Latin, Spanish, and French 'iLABORATEl TRABAJE! OEUVERV' Work! Work! Work! And work it is in all three of the foreign language courses offered at CHS. These courses are designed to teach students the basic fundamentals of reading and writing, translation, and in the cases of the French and Spanish courses, conversation. Foreign languages open up new doors to students in the way of culture, literature, and professions. Provided with a background of lan- guage, they get a new insight into everyday things and will be better prepared to study other courses along this line. Round and round goes MRS. VERTA COX in a Constant whirl of activity. This Latin teacher, acts as adviser to the Toicm, Chamberlainls yearbook, and co-sponsors the Latin Club as well as the Quill and Scroll Society. Mrs. Cox also- manages to put out a news bulletin each month as part of her duty as Exec- utive Secretary of the Florida Scholastic Press Association. Mrs. Cox, who attended Florida State University where she received her B.A. in the Classics and English, has done graduate work at the University of Florida. Annual Banquet Une of Many Events of Latin Club USAPERE AUDEU ought to be the motto for Chamberlain's Latin Club, for the students in this club have to 'dare to be wise'. Taking one of the two Latin courses offered this year, these students show enough interest in the cultural aspects of the sub- ject and spend extra time planning activities for the enjoyment and accomplishment of all. Any student taking one of the courses automatically becomes a member of the club, but active members attend meetings, func- tions, and help in the planning of the annual trip' to Ringling Art Museum in Sarasota, and annual Latin Club Roman Banquet. LATIN CLUBBERS try on banquet to cys Burch, Doug Sutton, Vernon Dean Mill. Larry Foullcrocl. ' ltogsl: Left to right: Marie Speziale, Fra