Delavan High School - Comet Yearbook (Delavan, WI)

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JUNIOR HIGH DRAMATIC CLUB 24 4lh low: 6. Smith, 0. Mitchell, D. Notlund, J. Smith, G. Babcock. B. Doherty, R. Hollitler, K. Delop, K. Littlefield. B. Davit. 3rd Row: J. Finley, R. Eckhoff, A. Spencer, D, Hurdit, A. Mitchell. J. Slevent, M. Slock, M. Scheolfer, A. Setting, B. Potlenon. 2nd Row: C. Hetxel, J. Deichner, B. Hodge, D. Greer. G. Kemmet, N. Fullerton. A. Gubbler, Mitt Henrickt ton. lit Row: P. Scheurell, B. Luther, R. Robe, A. Kramer, B. Piehl, J. Bruntwick. J. O'Brien. Not Pictured: J. Blodgett, D. Fitke, G. Gavoort, N. Hall, G. Tuffli. The Junior High Dramatic Club, under the direction of Mr. Gee and Miss Henricksson, was organized at the beginning of the second semester. The four main purposes of our club are to learn good general speech habits through the use of creative dramatics, to familiarize students with the importance of the body and the voice not only in dramatics but in everyday speech, to familiarize students of junior high school age with the various phases of speech in the school program, and finally, to present a one act play as the moin project of the semester. Try-outs for the club consisted of three short readings, one prepared and two unprepared. From approximately fifty students, thirty-five were chosen as members. Barbara Smith was elected chairman, and Pat Scheurell was appointed to take charge of the roll card. At the first few meetings, members of the Senior High Dramatic Club gave short talks on posture and uses of the hands, body, and voice. With these points in mind, small groups presented pantomimes to the rest of the group. Our main project of the year, the one act play, will be presented in April.

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DRAMAT 4»h Row: D. Schouf, J. Gifford, J. McClellan, D. Zimmerman, C. McCommom, S. 3rd Row: J. Jocobion, E. Steele. L Oibble, G. Oeichner, F. Brondt, D. Oetchner, Keegan. 2nd Row: E. Holt, B. Bruntwick. A. Murphy, J. Begun, 8. Ttchorner. M. Klug, C. Rice, R. Crowe. 1 »t Row: B. Horn, R. luther, A. Keenon, I. Bruce. Fallon, R, McClellan, I. Horn, Mr. Gee. B. Zimmerman, J. Piehl, A. Zilitch, A. J, McKinney. P. Wongerin, J. O'Brien, Not Pictured: E. Swan, J, Dovii. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Adviser Barbara Horn Dick Luther Anne Keenan Loraine Bruce Mr. Gee To begin the season an initiation party was held for fifteen new members. Students from the club performed in the gypsy operetta, Chonita, in November. Their next project was a one-act drama, “Silent Night,' which was presented to the student body before Christmas. On January 1 1 members went to Milwaukee to attend a speech institute, where helpful suggestions were received in all phases of forensics. The one-act play contest for the senior high classes was sponsored by the club in February. All arrangements for the League Forensic Contest held in Delavan March 20 were made by this organization. Forthcoming events for the remaining part of the year include an Easter program and a trip to Chicago to see a professional stage play.

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FORENSICS Thirty-four students participated in the locol Forensic Contest held March 18. The judge, Mr. Burr Tolies from Elkhorn, selected eight of these to go on to the League Contest, which was held in Delavan, March 20. Oration—Dick Luther—It Could Happen Here Jean O’Brien—From Cave to Cave. Humorous Declamation—Loraine Bruce—George Washington Slept Here. Sid Fallon—Sporting Life in America: Dozing. Serious Declamation—Barbara Brunswick—Lady Wipers of Ypres. Jane Piehl—My Country. Extemporaneous Reading—Phyllis Wangerin, Geraldine Deschner. League judges Were Miss Wynette Barnette, Whitewater, and Miss Agnes Krog, Janesville. Those contestants who won A ratings and went on to the District Contest at Fort Atkinson were Dick Luther, Jean O'Brien, Barbara Brunswick, Jane Piehl, and Phyllis Wangerin. Since they also won A ratings at the District Contest, Jean O'Brien and Phyllis Wangerin represented Delavan at the State Contest in Madison. Sth tow: Mr. Goo. D. Doly, M. Hummel. J. Davit, I. Bruca. S. Fallon. W. loFovo. 8 PoMorton, B. Smilh. tow: 8. Horn. F. Brandi. D. Dotchnar, A. Koonan. G. Ootchnar, G. Cour, D. lorton, I. Horn, A. Pounder, B. Pelorton. 3rd Row: J. O'Brian, I. Dibblo, E. Stoalo, A. Murphy, A. Kaagon, D. Mitchall. R Paulion, A. Zilitch, S. Burnt. 2nd Row: D. Hurdit, M. Flaming, B. Kottnor, J. McKinney. A. Sponcor, B. Bruntwick. J. Piahl, C. HoUol, A. Kromor. ltt Row: R. Rabo. B. Piahl, A. Milchol, M. Slock, R. Crow , P. Wongarin, A. Ullor, D. Notlund.