Collinwood High School - Railroader Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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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.

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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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Where There’s a Will There’s a Way” w E. the January Class of 1932. being of sound mind and body, do hereby state our will. To the 12B class as a whole we bequeath our dignity, originality, brilliance, initiative, and leadership. We also leave them the gum under the auditorium seats. Carl Hertel and Andrew Tennant have a burning desire to leave their combined blushes to Stan Berman. Dorothy Lewis wills her ability to extract lusty cheers from innumerable hoarse throats to Jack Pae. The “Fiddlers Three,” Bernard Goodman, Philip Brown, and Arnold Frey, bestow their talent on any musically inclined 12B’s. To those having executive ability to carry on in the Student Council. Richard Mericle, Josephine Modic, and Jean Wilks leave their respective offices of president, secretary and treasurer. Ksta Casterline leaves her ability to cut classes to Betty Arndt. To Gus Amendola. treasurer of the June class, we hereby, herewith, and here it is, $0000. leave what is left in our treasury. Bob Leibner bequeaths to Bud Arenson, (a worthy successor) his gifted ability to crash the lunch line. Don Motter wills his famous growth of chin brush to anyone desiring to adorn his physiognomy with a Van Dyke.” To incoming ambitious musicians, Frank Barbie and Mike Farrinacci bequeath their art and facility in playing the accordion. Hazel Brindley sadly requests us to bestow her title of “Etudiantc francaise extraordinaire” on Irene Crutchley. Virginia Seyfert wills her Terpsichorean abilities to Gazclla Canker. Our letter men, Ed Cecere, Walter Werner, Ed O’Konski, A1 Spafford, Kelson Gregory. Richard Mericle. and Arnold Frey, concede their athletic prowess to any 12B’s who think (?) they can approach it. Katherine Chenoweth and Lenore Paterson, hereby endow Watson Osenbaugh and William Haggerty with their ingenuity in squelching unnecessary hall guards. Bob Webster’s ability to understand women is herewith wished upon Jack McFarland, a suitable recipient. To all graceful 12B’s (if any) the 12A’s leave their dancing ability, including the stubbed toes, fallen arches, and flat feet. Cedric Blosser sticks his gum-chewing record onto Bob Weiss. Keg Cochran leaves his strumming to Frank Ovanin. To Mr. Myers we bequeath the joyful ( ?) task of advising some future 12A’s. To Mr. Hague, teacher, confidant, and pal. who has so unselfishly given his time and energy to many senior activities, we leave our love and appreciation. (If he will “lettuce.”) To Mr. Whitney we bequeath, in appreciation of his co-oj eration, understanding. and patience, our devotion and gratitude. Class of January, ’32.