Elgin Academy - Hilltop Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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Queen Borby and King Don If you happened to walk into the art gallery on December 4, 6, and 7, you might wonder who all the people were dressed in Eliza- bethan costumes. Upon further questioning you would find that Twelfth Night by Wil- liam Shakespeare was being produced by some of the Elgin Academy students. The play was enjoyed not only by the audiences but by the actors also. It was not the usual type of play, as the lines were blank verse in many places: sword fights, and iousts were a part of the action of the play, and the come- dians were amusing by their actions as well as their spoken lines. The cast of Twelfth Night included the following people: Prologue - - Holly Edwards, Ann Rovelstad Duke of Orsino ---- Richard Bloxam Sebastian - - - Don Hedrick Antonio - - Iohn Hedrick Valentine - - - Lee Ward Sir Toby Belch - - - Philip Fox Sir Andrew Aguecheek - - Francis DeSalvo Malvolio ---- - Eugene Lamp Olivia ----- Barbara May Viola - ---- Beth Hetzler Maria - - Kathy Davis, Penney Iohnson Officers - David Wright, Terry Dye Priest ------ Barbara Bloxam One fundamental part of every play is the costume committee which is often overlooked. Without the help of Mrs. Droste, Iane Pankey. and Barbara Young, half of the glory of the play would have been lost. Mr. Chipman, who successfully directed the play and de- signed the handsome settings for the produc- tion, had patience and faith in every one of the actors. The Homecoming Dance this year was suc- cessfully held in the art gallery on Saturday evening, November 10, 1951. Although there had been a hard game in the afternoon the boys on the team were in good spirits and a good time was generally had by all. Decora- tions for the dance were beautifully done by the senior girls. They very appropriately painted a football field on the floor of the art gallery and had orange and black streamers placed around the building. A large abstract design suggesting a football and goal posts was placed in the octagon. It provided a colorful and dramatic center of interest for the dance. The evening was highlighted by the annual crowning of the Homecoming Queen who this year was Barbara May. Her court con- sisted of Caral Conte and Beth Hetzler. The honor of being the first Homecoming King of the Elgin Academy was bestowed upon the captain of the football team and president of the senior class, Don Hedrick. HIIMECUMING DANCE

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This year the Aeichlorians. the girls' society at the Elgin Academy. have figured prom- inently in the year's activities. At the begin- ning of the year the Aeichs gave a tea for the new girls. Later they had initiation for the new girls which was probably enjoyed a little more than the tea, especially by the initiates. During Homecoming week end the Aeichlor- ians gave a tea after the game and they also sold chrysanthemums and food at the game. Their biggest event was the annual formal dance. This being leap year, the dance was given on leap year day, Friday, February 29. Named the Blue Moon Ball, it was deco- rated with blue lighting and various celestial bodies including a blue moon which hung in a prominent place over the dance orchestra. Each month the Aeichs had an interesting guest speaker, and a short play by some of the girls, or a meeting to discuss future plans. The Aeichs should be congratulated for their excellent year under the guidance of Mrs. Droste and Mrs. Brett. After Christmas vacation the idea of pro- ducing another play was passed around and the decision was overwhelmingly in favor of a three act play. Mr. Chipman chose the play. First Lady by Katherine Dayton and George Kaufman. There is no doubt about the fact that it was worthwhile. First Lady is one play that has to have a director with confidence in everyone and certainly Mr. Chipman stood up to that standard. He was The Leap Year Dance IlElClll.0lllIlN SUCIETY able to give a play which could be compared with a professional one. The cast consisted of the following: Sophy ---- Charles - - - Emmy Paige - - Lucy Chase Wayne - Stephen Wayne - Belle Hardwick - Mrs. Ives - - Ann Forrester - - A Congressmarfs Wife Her Friend - - The Baroness - - Senor Ortega - - A Foreigner - - Louella May Creevey Mrs. Davenport - - Senator Keane - Tom Hardwick - Irene Hibbard - Bleecker - - Carter Hibbard - George Mason - Ellsworth T. Ganning - Iason Fleming - Herbert Sedgwick - General - - - Beth Hetzler Ronald Howey Holly Edwards Caral Conte Chan Hatcher Penney Iohnson Nancy Freeman Ann Stuhler Donna Dickey - Sue Dow Sue Lippman Peter Theodore Charlotte Bopp Kathy Davis Nancy Chase - Lee Ward Eugene Lamp Barbara May - Paul Mayer - Philip Fox Paul Schriever Robert Klein Iames Moncrieff - Terry Dye David Wright Guests: Gale Edwards, Harlene Sipp, Mary Lou Owen. Linda Lewis. Ioanne McConnell.