Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Stagedoor, after much discussion, was finally chosen for the Senior Play. Guiding the seniors through those days that try men’s souls” was Mrs. Palmer. The plot, scenery, charming style of presentation, sad moments, and comic relief combined to make a great per¬ formance. The characters were so human and the situations so real that the audience forgot they were attending a play until the curtain fell. At the Home Coming Dance given after the final per¬ formance on April 16, oftenheard were the familiar words of alumni, I remember when we gave our Senior Play; it was in ”

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Left, seated: Sue Ross Standing, left to right: Virginia Wolff, Jack Shepherd, James Col- lcran, Tom Morley Right seated: Don Levy Standings left to right: Angeline Nobile, Pat Murawski, Tony Bok- ich, James Sisamis, Ann Vrtikapa, Inamae Louks, Pat Ward, Joy Reno Daddy Long Legs”—a very appropiate title for the play which was enacted by the Sophomore Class this year. Directing this production was Miss Moore, a new member of the audi¬ torium faculty. The play required a wide range of characters and these were portrayed exceedingly well! The leading part was taken by Sue Ross who played the role of an ambitious, brilliant, and sincere young girl of 18 years. Supplying the love light in her young life was Jervis, dramatized by Thomas Morley. Lights! Curtain! Excited, thrilled, and a little nervous were the Juniors as the curtain went up on their play You Can’t Take It With You”. Successfully presented on April 18, under the direction of Miss Ekeberg, was this romantic three-act comedy with its thrill, cheer and tears. Whoever saw the play will never forget Grandpa’s snakes in the living room, the xylophone play¬ ing, or Essie doing her ballet. The audience’s only regret was that they couldn’t take their laughter with them. Pinafore”, a light opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, was pre¬ sented in March by Miss Sayers with the help of Mrs. Palmer, Miss Harrison, and Miss Moore. It was given in three successive performances and was a remarkable achievement, judging by the remarks of the many spectators. Fascinated were the aud¬ iences by the gay, colorful costumes of the chorus and the ex¬ cellent characterizations.

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VJL en the tLeu reuse their voices, The A Cappella which was formed in 1931 by Miss Sayers has become an increasingly popular organization in Emerson. To start off the year, the choir sang at one of the Teachers’ Convention luncheons, which was held in the Emerson cafeteria. Betty Paulos, a former member of the A Cappela was guest soloist. Other engagements were a performance at the West Side Presbyterian Church, an appearance at Seaman Hall and a program of Christmas Carols broadcast from the Gary Hotel. The A Cappella also took part in the custo¬ mary presentation of The Birthday of a King” and Every¬ man.” Participating in the Spring Concert was A Cappella’s biggest event of the year. And not to be forgotten are the selections sung by the choir at the Baccalaureate services and the Commencement excercises. Page Eighteen