El Campo High School - Echo Yearbook (El Campo, TX)

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Wei?4 ? ? 4f ?'4 5-'5'-Q ? ? 3 5'-? 5 ? 5 ? 5 5 i 5 Q ?'4-'3 i ?'4' HEfD.QIT5 S 612001 A6tz'wi'z'eJ LYCEUM COURSE THE KELLEM DUO VVe were delightfully entertained the first night by the Kellem Duo. Mr. Kel- lem was a reader and imitator as well as a singer. Tlt young lady was a line musi- cian and singer. She introduced us to the piano-accordion which was something new to us. DR. CHURCH The second number was given by Dr. Frank Church, who spoke on New Ameri- ca. He told us of the morals that must be used to preserve this nation. He was an ex-service man and knew the conditions existing today. We left much wiser than we came. THE MOLLUSC The third was even better than the first two. This was a three act play show- ing the result of a life that has been spent in luxury and idleness. The mind func- tions improperly and this kind of people usually call on some one else to do every thing for them. This should be enough to open our eyes. i IRENE BEWLEY lV1iss Bewley was an imitator and reader. She had the kind of voice that en- abled her to play several different parts in one play, and make them seem real. THE SCOTTS Mr. and Mrs. Scott were just another example of the Scotch and Irish com- bination. He was a full hlooded Scotchman and could not help it. She was Irish and did not want to help it. They gave an excellent show, besides some fine music on the Scotch Bagpipes. THERESA SHEENAN COMPANY The Theresa Sheenan Company consisted of three young ladies all of different nationalities. One was American, one French and Miss Sheenan herself was Irish. This was a fine musical program and we heard some wonderful music. Miss Shee- nan herself was a good imitator of birds and could make a frog ashamed of himself when it came to croaking. Page .vixty-r'ighl

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-41 ?'-50?-'li'-'Q''?'4'4?--3'-Q'-?'4'4--4-'? ?'4 Q'4 ?'446-444444444 HEQLQJTE Sociezjf A LEAP YEAR PARTY The Junior boys of E.C.H.S. royally entertained the junior girls with a leap year party Friday, February 29, at the home of Mrs. Boone. After all the guests had arrived the boys rendered an entertaining musical program, then various interesting games were played, including proposals written by the young ladies to the young men, who in turn had the liberty, as it was leap year, of accepting or refusing the proposal. Delightful refreshments of cake, ice cream, and candy were served. SENIOR-FRESHMEN PARTY On Thursday, February 28, the Seniors gave the Freshmen a party at the City Auditorium. The Freshmen all came dressed as old men and women, while the Seniors, and the teachers that came, were dressed as small boys and girls. When everybody had arrived we began playing old-fashioned country games. Before we could get tired of one game, by a well planned program, we would begin something new, and anyone who did not have a good time had better go to a good doctor. At a late hour the girls were asked to find their partners and we were served on sandwiches, soda water and candy. FOOTBALL ENTERTAI NM EN TS When our boys began the upward climb in' football, the good people of El Campo began to want to show their appreciation of a winning team. After we had defeated Edna, we were royally entertained, the Edna boys included, at the home of Mrs. B. S. Wright. Many games were played, including get acquainted games. This made our boys realize that the town was backing them up and they put forth a greater effort to show what they were made of. The next surprise came when we had defeated Goose Creek. The girls gave us a dance and party at the Mack Webb Hall. The Goose Creek players were present and we tried to show them the code of a good sportsman. They left El Campo with a feeling that even though they were defeated, they had left friends behind. Beaumont came over to play us for the district finals and we were defeated. But still the town people were behind us,and we were again entertained at the City Auditorium. This time we were feeling blue over our first defeat, but we made the most of it and most of us went home feeling that folks understood and did not hold the blame on us for losing the game. Page .rixiy-sewn

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'4? 3f 41-'82-'31-'B1 B1'-QW'4'4'4 S ? ? 3'4-'3'-B'4'-Q ? 3'4 S 3'4 ? 5 ?'4'4 6- HEDQIT5 PENROD The Junior class gave an excellent account of themselves when they staged one of Booth Tarkington's best plays, Penrod. The first night it rained and still we got a good house. They called for the play again and it was put on a second time and we had an almost full house. The Juniors were interested in the play and went at it determined to put over a good comedy and they succeeded nobly. THE PENNANT March 27, 1923 The football boys under the direction of Miss Orrick and Mrs. Wright and with the assistance of the High School girls, presented a musical production The Pennant, to one of the largest audiences ever assembled in the High School Auditorium. The play was well received and announced a success. The theme is a story ofa millionaire's daughter, Doris Bond, and a football player, Jack Lawson. Doris's foster mother tries to marry her off to a bankrupt English lord, the lord being financed by a Jew, Levi Lender. Levi expects his money with interest the day of the marriage. Verdant Green a freshman discovers the plot and tells Jack and Doris. They elope and the lord and Jew lose. The parts were played well and the singing was a surprise to everyone. The play was later carried to Edna and was a success there also. CLARENCE The next play to be on will be our last. The material will be picked from the entire High School. It is also one of Booth Tarkington's plays and is considered his best production. The theme is that ofa soldier boy, who has been a college professor, has now returned from service and not wanting to beat the man, who now has his old place, out of a job. Clarence, who can do anything he tries finds a job with a Mr. VVheeler, who has many family troubles. At last Clarence helps to straighten them out and all are happy. ' Page sixty-nine