Collinwood High School - Railroader Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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Class M lil “M . JLtJLfSTRESS MARY, Quite Contrary,” was given January 14. 1932. at eight o’clock in the Collin wood Auditorium by the Senior class. 1 lie germ of the idea was given by Ruth Tyler, who conceived the plan of modernizing the Mother Goose characters. Miss Wilson and Mr. Hague wrote parts of the Libretto, and Genevieve Shasberger and Mr. Hague wrote the music. The dancing was taught by Violet Miller of June. 1931, with the assistance of Mr. Hague. Negley Cochran was general chairman. The play oj ened with a scene in the garden of Old King Cole, who loaned a corner of his estate to the Old Woman in the Shoe who had so many children, she didn't know what to do. While the Woman in the Shoe and her children were busy on the stage, a chorus of boys sang an arrangement of “The Woman in the Shoe.” Old King Cole, played by Carl 1 lertel, made known his love for the Woman in the Shoe, played by Jane Kuic. Various antics of song and dances by her children made a happy party until Arnold Crompton came in as Doctor Foster to examine Old King Cole for life insurance which had been sold to him by Jerome Bauman. To prove that he was still in good health, Old King Cole had them bring in an enormous pie. from which four and twenty blackbirds emerged. The various parts taken by the children of the Old Woman in the Shoe followed until the entrance of the Knave of Hearts, who bespeaks his interest in Mistress Mary, the niece of Old King Cole. Nelson Gregory sang. “1 Sing of Love in My Heart.” and “Mistress Mary, Be Not Contrary.” Then Mistress Mary, played by Ruth T-Tydc. enters followed by her gardeners and the Pretty Maids all in a Row. A very delightful waltz and ensemble was given by the Knave of Hearts, Mistress Mary, and her court. Virginia Scvfert did a solo dance as Rose of Love.” Mary Louise Collings sang Liebestraum.” A duet between the Knave of Hearts and Mistress Mary closed the scene with the Old Woman in the Shoe objecting to the love match. She believed that it was improper for Mistress Mary to give her heart to a Knave. In order to prove that lie was not a Knave but really a hero. Old King Cole had his fiddlers three come forward to play while the stage was set for the one-act play. The Knave of Hearts,” by Louise Saunders. An interesting dance was given by four boys and four girls dressed as wooden soldiers. The costuming and the stage sets which were designed by Miss Wilson and various members of the class, were most colorful and charming. The proceeds of the i erforniaiice are to be used to purchase the class gift.

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Poucr of AssoHaiion When we see—Sara McCrudden When we see—Dorothy Dietz When we see—I felen Reid When we see—i loward (iardner When we sec—iista Casterline When we see—Don Motter When we see—Carl Hertel When we see—Florence Gutter When we see—Elynor Eirons When we see Jean Wilks When we sec—Ed O’Konski When we see—I lerh Hiss When we see—I la el Brindley When we see—Lois Pratt When we see—Nelson Gregory When we see—Virginia Clueas When we see—Irene Kxelby When we sec—Helen Coy When we see—Cedric Blosser When we see Arnold Frey When we see Betty Kriegcr When we sec—Dorothy Aldinger When we sec—Boh Webster When we sec—Dorothea ()tt When we see—I .eona Sheakley When we see—I )orothy Lewis When we see—Mary Louise Col lings When we see—Virginia Dangler When we see—Burton McCain When we see—Amelia Mervar When we see—Frank Petit When we see Boh MacKenzie When we sec Bill Webb When we see —Ruth Ifyde When we sec—Rose I lallcr When we see—Dave Watkins When we see- -Dick Mericle When we see—Alton S| afford When we see—Walter Werner When we see—Genevieve Shasbtrger W hen we see—Ed Cecere When we see—Ruth Tyler When we see—Ruth Plautz When we see Arnold Crompton W hen we see -Negley Cochran - we want to hum —we want to hum —we want to hum —we want to hum —we want to hum —we want to hum —we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to hum-we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to hum —we want to hum —we want to hum —we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to hum we want to hum —we want to hum —we want to hum —we want to hum —we want to hum —we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to 1mm-—we want to hum-—we want to hum we want to hum —we want to hum —we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to hum-—we want to hum-we want to hum we want to hum —we want to hum-—we want to lmm- —My Wild Irish Rose. —Beautiful Love. —How Time Can Fly. —Dancing in the Dark. —When You’re Away. Dear. Girl of a Million Dreams. —Guilty. —Where’d You Get Those Eyes —I’m Keeping Company. —I Don’t Know Why. —If You Can’t Sing. Whistle. —I Idolize My Baby’s Eyes. —I Need Lovin’. I Surrender Dear. -It’s Great To Be In Love. -It’s the Girl. -It Looks Like Love. -Just a Blue Eyed Blonde. -Just )ne More Chance. —How’s Your Uncle? -Little llunka Love. —Love is Like That. -Just a Gigolo. -On The Beach With You. -Concentratin’ On You. -Without That Gal. -Poor Marionette. -Red Headed Baby. -Take It From Me. -Sweet and Lovely. -That’s My Desire. You Rascal You. This Is the Mrs. -Truly I Love You. -Waltzing Around With Rose. -I Iappy Feet. -You Said It. -Who Am I ? -Why Dance? -Star Dust. -Football Freddy. I Apologize. What Do I Care. -Ding Dong Daddie. -How Long Will It I ast ?

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Outline of I'oiiiiiieiieemenl Pageout Characters: Prologue (Outside curtain)......................Carl Hertel Candidates for Graduation.............................Hazel Brindley Spirit of Ambition..................................Richard Mericle Spirit of Science............................ Edward Kolar Spirit of Medicine...................................Nelson Gregory Spirit of Law.............................William Kenerson Spirit of Commerce.....................................Jean Wilks Spirit of Education............ ............Dorothy Dietz Spirit of Engineering.....................Gordon Rattray Spirit of Art....................................Idei.l Ray Spirit of Drama.........................................Tom McPeak Spirit of Music...........................Bernard Goodman Sj irit of Literature..................... Virginia Seyfert S Amelia Mervak. Justine Zele, X Arnold Crompton , Andrew Tennant Pages. Synopsis: Prologue speaks verse of Life’s ambitions outside of curtain. The Horizon When first we entered in these halls, We seemed as children, seeking all. A land of new found dreams it was. We coursed the paths much trod before: Each brought new pleasures to our reach. We tarried here and there awhile- -Oft in work, and oft in play. But now the time comes when we part To find our ways beyond these gates. We have been children, careless, free. Eager were we to learn and do. With visions of new work and joy— But now those visions seem to clear. We come upon the brink of years Where each one sees his future path; Each one goes forth his task to do. As the candidate for Graduation enters on the darkened stage, the Spirit of Ambition enters from opposite side. The candidate tells the Spirit of Ambition that as she is going to l c graduated she wants to know what life has to offer. The Spirit responds by opening the great Book of Life from whose pages the various Spirits step forth and tell what they have to offer. When the lx ok is finished, the Spirit of Ambition asks the candidate if she is willing to accept the challenge of life. She agrees and calls to her fellow classmates to heed the advice given this far in life’s journey. This affords time for the principal to address the class. The members of the class have been seated in the first rows in the auditorium and at a signal file upon the stage to receive their diplomas. The stage is simply but effectively decorated in a modernistic setting. The candidate is dressed in white, and the other characters are dressed symbolically. The Book of Life is a large l»ook at the top of a flight of broad steps. When the book is opened the spots are turned on it and from each page steps forward a character to give his speech.