Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Page Twenty-four SENIOR BOOSTER The Little Princess Technical Staff Cy Vith the production of the Little Princess I I I another success has been added to the fame - already earned by the June 1928 seniors. As we bid old Manual goodbye, we feel we leave an excellent example and inspiration for future classes. May their success be as great as that of the Little Princess. That the Little Princess was a huge success is well known and half of the praise is due the technical staff which worked with the regular cast in making the class play a production worthy to be considered among the best. Mr. Finch coached the cast behind scenes, and these actors rehearsed and slaved equally as hard as the cast before the scenes. Properties had to be in their own specific places; lights had to be turned on and off at given times; scenes had to be changed as noiselessly and as quickly as possible. When we consider that it is a task to build a house in several months, we will more fully ap- preciate the accomplishments made by the boys and girls who built the interior of a Young Ladies Seminary and prepared it for a party — all in five minutes. Then, it was necessary to tear down the Seminary parlor and put in its place a dingy attic. Snow had to be provided to make you feel the situation; the lights had to be regulated to corre- spond with the actions of the performers. We are ready and willing to thank these helpers who slaved in dust and dirt, who worked in a quick systematic manner, who helped make the Little Princess a success. TECHNICAL STAFF Technical Director Mr. Lewis Finch Scenery Mortimer Present Horace Settle Frederick Hohlt Blanchard Smith Emil Sam Frank Shea Electricians Robert Manion Homer Peters Assistants John Fields Ralph Conner Ray Emery Melvin Henselmier Donald Moore Frederick Lahrman Martin Conaway Edward Fox Mark Andry Properties Kathleen Snider Norma White Mildred Kord Harriet Krause Emil Sam In Charge of Costumes Miss Baldwin Miss Ebbert Miss Compton Miss Fuller Business Manager Miss Knox Publicity Miss Haynes Tickets Mr. Main

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SENIOR BOOSTER Page Twenty-three A June CLASS WILL Carl Burris 1928 7 he Senior Class has for some time been I making preparations for a flight that will - either mean success or failure. Therefore, we realize that there is a possibility that Manual Training High School may lose the most brilliant class that has ever passed through her historic halls. Although the class feels there is slight danger of said flight being a failure, certain faculty mem- bers are more dubious of the outcome, and have insisted we make preparations for our will. We feel with happy certainty that the hour for taking off is close at hand. I. We hereby appoint and charge Richard Witte, the lawful caretaker of our funds, to faith- fully pay our numerous bills and settle all accounts of our departing class from the surplus treasury we have left. II. To the members of our beloved faculty, who look upon our leaving with smiles of joy, we be- queath the satisfaction that comes from duties well performed. We also leave them a January class — that has possibilities. III. To the January class, as our rightful and worthy successors we leave: A. Our seats — occupy them, but do not try to fill them — that is impossible. B. Our tendency to make a little knowledge go a long way in the classroom; also our ability to throw faculty members off the trail when they imagined we were bluffing. C. Our honored positions as models for the school — models of wit, wisdom, charm of manner, physical development, and intel- lectual expansion. May heaven help you to stand up under the strain. I). Lastly, that which gives us much sorrow to part with — our strongly entrenched places in the hearts of the faculty who have loved us devotedly — we understand that it would have been impossible for them to have done otherwise. IV. The following valuable bequests are fully and freely given: A. To Mr. McComb, the unfailing good will of our class: we feel certain that this will be essential in dealing with future seniors. B. To future class presidents, Parvin Hagan ' s ability to preside at senior meetings with dignity that would do honor to a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. C. To Wilbur Becker, Art Hartson leaves his power of fascination — Art says he has a steady now and doesn ' t need any further power. D. To Marie McCool, Jean Davidson leaves her ability to be an ideal leading lady. E. To all students who are pessimistic, we leave Mr. Ankenbrock ' s optimism — he re- cently bought some hair grower, a brush, and a comb. F. To whomsoever lays first claim, we leave Mare Oliver ' s complexion. G. Marie Truitt leaves the magnetic power of her eyes to any January 1929 girl who wishes to be successful in hypnotizing the keeper of the January 1929 class funds. She found this hypnotic power brought the desired results. H. James Swartz, the logical successor to John Barrymore, leaves his success in playing the part of the big butter and eggs man to Robert Tilford. We do hereby constitute and appoint our prin- cipal Mr. McComb sole executor of this last will and testament. In witness whereof, we attach the signatures of the June class of 1928. Class History (Continued from Page 22) When we landed, we were immediately besieged by a number of cameramen; from among them we chose the National. Edward Throm, editor-in-chief of the King ' s paper, called the Booster, was in- troduced to us. He made it a point to get facts about the life of everyone of us in order that he might publish them in the next issue of his paper. We were feted in this land for some time, and then a few of our crew flew on to the Land of Success. Others who had become so infatuated with the music of the Land of Failure flew back to that land. It was noticeable among the crew that not a single one was idle, but each one found himself a duty and performed it to the best of his ability, letting himself be guided by Live to do, not do to live. ' ' Tom, Tom, the piper ' s son, Stole a car that wouldn ' t run. The engine ' s knocks Were heard for blocks, So now Tom ' s making little rocks.

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SENTOR BOOSTER Page Twenty-five The Little Princess Cast £y HE Class Play chosen by the June class was I The Little Princess , by Frances H. Bur- S nett, and was presented April 19th and 20th. Four weeks before this, hair-raising try-outs had been staged by timid girls and bashful boys. After anxious hours the result of the finals were an- nounced, and work stared the few in the face. Gladly were rehearsals attended; bravely did we accept reproof and endeavor to please. Thanks to the untiring efforts of Miss Lola Perkins, our coach, and Miss Harloff, her assistant, the Little Princess was given by an all star cast. The Little Princess is the story of a rich little girl who, through financial reverses at the death of her father, is forced to become a charity boarder at the girls ' school she is attending. By a co- incidence, her money is returned to her by a friend of her father ' s. A happy ending is inevitable. The first act is staged in the parlor of Miss Minchin ' s Young Ladies Seminary . Sarah is giving a school party. During this act, Sarah learns of the death of her father and the loss of her fortune. Miss Minchin commands Sarah to sleep in the garret and work for her board. The second act is a garret scene, showing the wretchedness of Sarah ' s surroundings. The touch- ing incidents of her life bring tears into the eyes. The third act, is staged in the home of Mr. Carrisford, her father ' s friend. He has been en- deavoring to locate the daughter of his deceased friend, but his efforts have hereto ore been un- successful. Her real identity is revealed, and the finis is a happy one. CAST Sarah Crew Jean Davidson Miss Minchin Nina Baas Mr. Carrisford James Schwartz Becky Sarah Goldstein Amelia Dorothea Meyer Mr. Barrow Ward Storm Ram Dass . ..Edward Throm Guest William Mendell Family Near School Mr. Carmichael . James Gilbreath Mrs. Carmichael . . Frieda Draeger Janet Florence Stegemiller Nora Alice Johnston Mazie Maxine Vehling Donald Dorothy Gray Pupils of the School Lottie Enid Dick Ermengarde Marie Oliver Lavinia Irma Schakel Jessie -Grace Hoffman Lillie Betty Zintel Bertha Ina Cornell Mary Violet Isley Martha Clara Montgomery Blanche Hazel Carter Susan Margaret Stoiber Servants Edward Hansen, Ruth Wagener Delbert Mather, Herman Klinge