Ellendale High School - Redbird / Microphone Yearbook (Ellendale, ND)

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ticipated. Ellendale High School was represented by John Dunphy, Mcnango by Selma Fradet, and Ellendale Industrial High School by Marion Ofste- dahl. First place was given to Selma Fradet. The program was supplemented by musical num- bers by the Boys ' Glee club and by Scott Walker who gave a clarinet solo. Dickey-LaMoure Played Festival This was the second one-act play festival spon- sored by the Dickey-LaMoure Activities Association, an organization composed of the four first class high schools in the two counties. It was held at Ellendale in the high school auditorium, March 18. ’° °ley presented “The Pampered Darling ; LaMour Sendeth Rain ; and Oakes, “The First B. Ellendale High School gave “The Weddin 6 by John Kirkpatric. Mr. Paul J. Harkness of Northern Nor- mal, Aberdeen, was the critic judge. He gave de- served commendations and constructive criticisms to each cast. It was felt that this, the second play fes- tival, was as great a success as the first one had been. E. H. S. enjoyed being host to such a fine group of schools. “The Wedding will be repeated for the State Federation of Women ' s Clubs, which holds its con- vention in Ellendale, June 2-4. MUSIC (Concluded from Page 5) a get-together of school bands in this section of North Dakota. This year it will consist of the La- Moure and Ellendale school bands with a few play- ers from Edgeley and perhaps some from Oakes. It will be held in LaMoure this year on Tuesday, May 26. The guest director is to be Professor J. A. Holvik, director of the noted Concordia College Band, which made a tour of Europe last summer. The program for the festival follows: America Pomp and Chivalry, Grand March Roberts skatchewan, Overture G. E. Holmes Ironclad, March Will Huff Trombone Solo, selected Edfield Odegaard American Patrol, March F. W. Meachem Organ Echoes, Serenade A1 Hayes Cherry Waltz R. Parnell Salutation, March Sietz Trumpet and Trombone Duet Howard Fiske and Francis Ackert Show Boy, March Will Huff Determination, Overture A1 Hayes Success, March Bennet Star Spangled Banner The Declamation Tourney The annual declamation tourney, also sponsored by the Activities Association, was this year held at Oakes, on April 15. Ellendale was represented by Carolyn Bolstad, who gave a dramatic reading; Dor- othy Heine, giving a humorous selection; and by Betty Holte, who entertained the audience by the reading of two poems. Mr. Paul J. Harkness again acted as critic-judge and was especially effective in his criticisms. Numbers by the Oakes High School Girls ' Glee club added to the attractiveness of the program. “Hold Everything This, the annual offering of the high school by its Senior class, was the final dramatic event of the year. The play was presented April 24 and 25. The cast follows: Caroline Caruthers, a hotel proprietress ....Carolyn Bolstad Niobe, a colored servant - Lillian Johnson Christopher Morgan, a banker Edwin Sand Connie Morgan, his daughter Betty Holte Bee Williams, Connie ' s friend— .Alice Maree Paulsen Courtney Barrett, Jr., Connie’s pet aversion w -- .Herbert Trosin Mrs. Julia Gibbs, an am bitious mother ...-Marjorie Hagen Lottie Gibbs, Mrs. Gibbs ' daughter.. ..Dorothy Hagen Wanda Gibbs, Mrs. Gibbs’ daughter... .Virgie Bergfalk Daisy Gibbs, Mrs. Gibbs’ daughter.— Cora Schmierer Steve, a crook Vernon Heckelsmiller Andy, likewise a crook Reuben Marquardt Tim Macauley, a detective ....Raymond Neumann and Alvin Sand This play was one of the best ever presented by Ellendale High School. The play itself was well- suited to players of high school age and was splen- didly cast. Tc Miss Onsrud The success of dramatic activities in Ellendale High School must be credited largely to the fine This summary aims to give a review of the music activities of the school year 1935-36. It gives a hint of the pleasure and profit that many students have derived from these activities and suggests values that will be carried on into life. Appreciation and thanks are gratefully accord ed to directors, and to the school administration who make this fine activity possible. leadership and skillful directing of Miss Onsrud who has charge of all plays and declamation contests. The Seniors wish to express their appreciation of her hard work, patience, and untiring efforts in be- half of these activities. | $ I I i I i 4 4 i I i t 4 i Work | i • | Live I Be Happy When we look into the long avenue of the future and see the good there is for each one of us to do, we realize after all what a beautiful thing it is to work, and | to live, and be happy. x 1936 Ellendale High School Yearbook - Coleman Museum, 2017