Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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Semester end brought discussion about grades. many other clubs observed the season with parties and celebrations. The Music department entertained the school with two Christmas assemblies. The Senior Orchestra members presented a pro- gram of Christmas songs. The A Cappella choir sang many infrequently heard carols. VVith the recessional Angels from the Realms of Cloryf' the students were dis- missed for the holiday. January brought a sigh of relief as the first semester ended. A busy registration day was made easier for the teachers by Student Council members who served coffee and cokes. The talent assembly was highlighted with much new talent. As the month drew to a close, the jitterbug Ball was held in Boys' Cym. The Jitterbug Ball attracted many students. January registration was a busy time for both faculty and students. Jerry and Mary Lou danced to the Portuguese Washer Woman on the talent assembly. Page 7l1lil'f!'t'7!

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Early December brought the first big snow. A Cappella entertained with a Christmas program December cmd january . . . ushered in the winter season. The first heavy snow fell on December 12. Seniors were kept husy preparing for College Board exams. Christmas brought a festive mood to DHS. NVith the tree in the north hall, the other Christmas decorations and activities, one could not forget that it was the Yule season. The Dramatic Club held its annual ban- quet to welcome home its alumni, and The Christmas tree decorated the north hall. Miss Legg directed carols around the Christmas tree. I'uf1r 'I'n'rI:'r Pat Richter and Mrs. Rewerts sold holly for Girls' Club.

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Standing J. Chiolos, M. Marshall, D. Morrison, P. Raglo, C. Shinall, J. Caughron, A. Castlo, R. Smith, N. Sirawsor, M. Firs- bauqh I Gage, J. Graham. Knnlinq: S. Mack, B. Johnson, L. Mlllor, J. Hensley, R. Newman, D. Dock, S. Clary, T. Smith. of. Huclsonls Secret journal Dr. Hudsonls Secret journal was an inspiring production adapted from the book by Lloyd C. Douglas. The entire story centered around Doctor Hudson, a devoted doctor in a large city hospital. A generous Joyce wrapped hor father around her finger. Page Fourteen man, he was always helping unfortunate people. Something of a mystic, he believed that helping without letting them know of their benefactor gave him a strange power. His o11e driving ambition was to build a wing onto the Brightwood Hospital. In order to accomplish this he first had to ac- quire the adjoining property. The owner, Mr. Warner, refused to sell the property at a reasonable price. A moving tragedy, which involved Doctor Hudson's daughter, Joyce, finally brought Mr. Warner to his senses, and the wing was built.