Drummond High School - Drummonda Yearbook (Drummond, MT)

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CLASS HISTORY Act 1 Setting: Drummond High School Time: September, 1942 - May, 1943 Cast: Ellen 3aker, Estella Baker, Bob Beavers, Ila Bissonette, Leonard Bray, Emery Brunett, John Conn, Tony dimming, Nina Fraser, Jean Furman, Keith Graybeal, Ted Hansen, Helen Ingalls, Phyllis Johnson, Phyllis Loren sen, Margaret McCrackin, 3everly Norris, Gwen- dolyn Olson, Florence Pace, Stanley Sorensen, Essie Stinger, Aurthur Thompson, Nadine Vaughn and Evelyn Wight. A summary of Act 1: The curtain arises to disclose twenty-four timid Freshmen enter- ing the assembly of Drummond High School, awed by their new surround- ings and the maturity ol' their upper classmen. Tony Cunming takes the lead as class president and the Act gets underway with Advisor Sheets directing.' Essie Stinger adds- pep to the act by taking the role of cheer leader. Into the act comes the Sophomore class to add humor with the initiation. The grand climax of the initiation scene comes when the Senior Class holds Kangaroo Court” and the Freshmen all prove that they are exceptionally good sports. The element of tragedy in Act I occurs as the poor Freshmen trudge up and down the iill in the process of white washing the D . One member of the cast, Stanley Sorenson, leaves the stage dur- ing the first Act and does not return throughout the entire play. The curtain comes down for a brief interval while the cast re- cuperates before Act II begins. Act II Scene: Drummond High School Time: September, 1943 - May, 1944 With bhe beginning of Act II, the cast of twenty-three troop on to the stage with a great deal more confidence than it had in’ the preceding act. Tony Cunning again takes the leading role snd Miss Cole directs. Evelyn Wight capably takes her part as cheer leader. The main scene of Act II is the comedy scene of Initiation. •The actors seem much more enthusiastic over the prospect in this act and use a great deal of ingenuity in worrying the helpless Freshmen. During Act II, another actor leaves the stage. Tony Cumming, the leading mar is called off to play a greater role in a far great- er drama, that of World War II. He takes an important part in this new play und as a result receives an Honorary Citation from the Pres- ident . The curtain comes down leaving the twenty-two members of the cast glad to see the end of Act II, but looking forward to their prospective parts in Act III. Act III Scene: Drummond High School Time: September, 1944 - May, 1945 The curtain is raised to disclose only nineteen members of the original cast left, they are very conscious of the absence of Essie Stinger, Helen Ingalls and Arthur Thompson who have joined different troops during the Intermission. The leading man in Act III is Ted Hansen. This act involves the actors Ln a variety of social activities, under the direction of Miss Hawkins. The Junior Prom is the main scene with a beauti- fully decorated setting in pastel colors and a grand display of bright formals. Another important scene being the Jmior-Senior Banquet with its attractively arranged tables and humorous program. A carnival always adds color and life to any Act and the players were especially active and successful in their cart of the carnival In Act III. It is during Act III that the cast Is unfortunate enough to lose Emery 3runnett, Beverly Norris and Keith Graybeal. Also, John Cor.n is gaven a part in a larger and greater play with a Navy set- ting. At the close of Act III, the entire cast receive individual awards ln the form of rings.