Decatur High School - Decanois Yearbook (Decatur, IL)

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a-5j2iJlliFEA'lST1Qlw'J klgzzzciig-1 The Aclmirable Crichton The Adinirable Crichton, written by Sir Janies M. Barrie, was the inost successful class play ever presented in the Decatur High School. The heaviest piece of dramatic Work atteinpted by a gradue ating class was presented before two full houses on April 20 and 21. Stanley Vaill, in the title role, displayed an ability seldom equaled by either high school or university actors. His previous experience enabled hiin to handle his diliicult part with a finished smoothness. Paxton Judge, as the Honorable Ernest XVooley, carried the part of the coniedian with excellence and delighted his audiences. Yernette Anderson took the leading feininine role and carried her part well, as did the other actresses. Gertrude Redwitz, Laura Grothe, Aileen Collins and Maurine Golden. The reniainder of the cast, including Royal lNIct'lelland, Edwin Dayton and Robert Taylor, showed fine stage presence and good acting. Under the list of ininor characters that displayed good ability were: Robert Schaub, Philip Bruso, Emily Schleiser, Louise lVood, Percy Michener, Leslie Clark, and several others Who took the part of ser- vants. The cast Was coniposed of thirty people, all of Wlioni helped to niake the play the best ever presented by a senior class. Too niuch cannot be said of the line Work of Miss Eliza Thoinas, who coached the production. XVithout her the play could not have been ai success. The class of '22 owes a debt of gratitude to Miss Thonias for her splendid Work. Page 103

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a-Lf3?3IliEtQfAMSTlEl!m'J inicjzzicgzjgl A Tailor-Made Man On January 6. 1922, the Mask and lVig Dramatic Society presented George Cohan's delightful play, A Tailor-Made Man, to a large and appreciative audience. The entire play was delightfully Cohanesque-sparkling with bits of hunior and brilliant conversation. The plot centers around an aspir- ing young fellow, John Paul Bart. Stanley Vaill in this leading role won niuch adniiration from the audience for his excellent impersonation of this dashing young nian who Rushes in where angels fear to tread. J. B. Austin, as Dr. Gustavus Sonntag, a Gernian econoniist, added inuch to the hunior of the complicated situations which arise over the right to adniire Tanya Huber, a part niost admirably portrayed by Miss Margaret Huinphrey. Robert Taylor, as Mr. Huber, the tailor, and Tanya 's father, did credit to hiniself for his excellent interpreta- tion of the Gernian nierchant. Ponieroy, played by Mark Ackernian, and Peter, played by Robert Schaub, drew niany laughs froin the aud- ience. The second act, a. scene in the reception rooni of the Stanlaws, niansion, glittered with attractive stage settings and evening gowns. Donald Hinton, in the part of Lord Jellicot, had a difficult and eccentric part which he carried off in fine shape. Mr. and Mrs. Stanlaw and their daughter, Corinne, the heiress, were well portrayed by Miss Maurine Golden, Carroll Conner, and Miss Helen Krunisieck. All other nienibers of the cast of tl1i1'ty deserve due credit for niak- ing this play the greatest success of any Mask and XVig production. However, the greatest portion of the praise niust go to our inost efficient coach, Miss Eliza. Thonias, to whoni should be credited this, and a great niany of the previous successes of Mask and M'ig. Jliss T71omas: Oh put some life info it. ' Page 102

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I-o:fa1s1u1Fx:ef4m1te:uw rngjzmc,-F9-1 The Senior Party On Saturday evening, December 17, 1921, the seniors held their annual class party. The gymnasium was decorated attractively in the class colors, black and white, and showed clearly the careful study and hard work of the decorations committee. The program consisted of several musical numbers and a recitation, cleverly given by some of our senior talent. A male quartet from out of town also furnished some delightful harmony. There was an exceptionally large attend- ance, both of the seniors, and of the facultyg present, no doubt, to enjoy themselves, which was by no means difiicult. After the program, a. special orchestra furnished music for danc- ing. A large crystal ball suspended from the ceiling, rotated rapidly in the path of several spotlights and created a bizarre and unusual illumination for the dancers. Grape punch and wafers were served during the evening. Altogether, it was one of the most enjoyable parties a. senior class has ever put on. The junior Party Un December 23, the Juniors took their first social plunge in the form of the annual class dance. The gynmasium was decorated in evergreen and snow. Refreshments were served, and a program pre- faced the dancing: Ruth Ackerman and Margaret Rives gave readings, and Hymen Burstein contributed a violin solo. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Every one had a fine time at this party, and it must be said that the class of '23 pushed off into the social whirl most auspiciously. The Sophomore Party One of the most pleasing events of the Hallowe'en season was the sophomore party, given in the gynmasium on the afternoon of October QS. Tl1e spirit was in the air, and the majority of the guests came masked. Cornstalks and pumpkins furnished the suitable atmosphere: ice cream and cakes were readily accessible and very much patronized. The entertainment was furnished by Miss Richeson, accompanied by some of her pupils, in ai folk dance: there were also moving pictures, and a solo dance given by Dorothy lVinters. The remainder of the afternoon was occupied by dancing. The music was exceedingly good, and every one present enjoyed his class party. Mr. Miller: There is great mystery in Wlziskers! Page 104