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

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S •; N I O R 8 T E R 21 Senior Play TECHNICAL STAFF lona Johnson The curtain came to on the first act! The actors hurried off to change costumes; stage hands rushed on, each seeming to covet a defi- nite object. In the semi-darkness of the back stage, low toned orders were given and carried out with alacrity and within a few minutes critical eyes were appraising the scene for the last time before the curtain rose for the next act. But in order that the performance might go off smoothly — without a flaw — it was nec- essary for all concerned to have previous train- ing and preparation. Mr. Finch and his as- sistants spent long tedious hours working out settings and the lighting system for the play. The property committee, directed by Miss Baldwin, searched every nook and corner for ironing boards, tape measures, shears, and flat irons. The publicity was most gratifying. Mrs. Ding ' s Composition VI II class edited three issues of The Tape Measure, which was dis- tributed to the entire student body. Fosters were made by George Figg, Martha Walthers, Norfred Weaver, and lona Johnson. Miss Ilaynes ' Salesmanship class conceived the idea of printing in red Tailor .Made .Man on the paper napkins in the lunch room and having gas filled balloons of brilliant hues along the ceiling to notify the Manualites of the ap- proaching play. Both teachers and pupils expended much effort to make this class play a success and a vote of thanks is due the members of the tech- nical staff. TECHNICAL STAFF Teelinieaf Director Mr. Lewis Finch Assistants — John Farley, Wayne Gardner, William Caesar, Dale Hynes, George Figg. Scenery — John Bothert, Fred Vehling, Eobert Yoke, Kenneth Bolin, Frederick Bartholomew, Edgar Seitz, Leonard Schneider, Fred Neidenthal. Electricians Frank Shea, Doris Flake Properties Miss Baldwin Assistants — Mildred Eehfeldt, Margaret Dronberger, Mary Fleaka, Marie Oltean, Howard Bettge. In Charge of Costumes Miss Denny Assistants — Virginia Sanders, Gladys Bonewitz, Lucetta Friar, Mildred Hagemeier. Sewing Miss Schaefer Assistants — Lucile Brown, Virginia Sanders, Wilma Davis, Margaret Shell, Rosa Metzger. In Charge of Make-up Miss Boyle, Mr. Davis Business Manager Miss Knox Assistants — Harry Bainaka, Eiley Fledderjohn. Publicity — Mrs. Bing, chairman. Assistants — Composition VIII Class, Evelyn Eabb, George Figg, Richard Emmons, Norfred Weaver, Miss Haynes ' Salesmanship Classes. Prompter Marian White In Charge of Program Frances Dearborn NEW YORK CITY, IX RECENT YEARS Act II. Reception Room at the Stanlaws ' , the same evening. Ait III. Offices of the American Oceanic Shipbuilding Corporation — nine months later. Act IV. Sai as Act I — The following morning.

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20 S TJX T O R BOOSTER Senior Play THE TAILOR MADE MAN Iona Johnson The very title makes one want to straighten his tie and adjust his glasses or, in the other case, produce a compact and lip stick. When the curtain dropped on the afternoon and evening performances of Tailor-Made Man, one almost wished there were a dozen more scenes of this rollicking comedy. For weeks the members of the June class were held in suspense, waiting for that im- portant issue to be decided. What would the class play be? At last that matter came to a close only for the class to be faced with a still greater anxiety. Who would be the leading- lady? Who would be the hero? When finally those matters also were decided, the excitement was over (for the majority) until the actual performance. But not so for the ones in the cast, for it meant hard practicing every even- ing until six oi- seven o ' clock. Miss Lola Per- kins and Miss Boyle gave hours of time coach- ing the cast which so successfully reflected their excellent training. Nevertheless, the hard work did not eliminate lots of fun. At the last minute, the hero frantically searched his pockets for his bow tie; the valet nervously paced back and forth muttering to himself; the dignified society lady limped around in her new satin pumps. Meanwhile the orchestra out front, directed by Mr. Wins- low, gave forth rapturous notes as if to cheer up the would-be actors and to infuse them with new courage. DEAMATIS PERSONAE John Paul Bart ' The Tailor-Made Man Wilbert Eggert Mr. Huber — The Tailor Max Einstandig Tanya Huber — His Daughter Julia Duffy Peter MeConkie — His First Assistant—FraMfc Eartenstein Dr. Sonntag — A Scholar Charles Musser Mr. Rowlands — A Newspaper Man Riley Fledderjohn Mr. Jellicot — A Yachtsman James McDaniel Pomeroy — His Valet Neil Arnold Mr. Stanlaw — A Millionaire George Figg Mrs. Stanlaw — His Aristocratic Wife. .Elisabeth A. King Corinne Stanlaw — Their Daughter Selma Teifert Wheating — Their Butler William Moon Mr. Fitzmorris Mrs. Fitzmorris Bobby Westlake Mr. Carroll Mr. Crane Mr. Fleming Mrs. Kittie Dupuy- Bcssie Dupuy — Her Society People. Everett Light .Dorothy Bernhaidt Harry Bainalca Don Hopping Martin Oslos Ernest Russell -A Widow Helena Johnson Daughter Eva Fields Mr. Nathan — A Financier Byron Morris Mr. Grayson — His Secretary Harry Alpert Miss Shayne — A Stenographer Helen Stringer Mr. Whitcombe — A Business Man Maurice Stone Mr. Russell ] Alfred Hollander Mr. Flynne L Labor Delegates Pasquale Ferraro Mr. Cain ' Gerald Adney Guests at the Stanlaw ' s reception Alta Keeler, Lucille Meyer, Ruth Shafer, Frances Dearborn Irma Roempke

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SENIOR BOOSTER m Max E in .standi g As the fire in the open hearth flickered low, deep shadows took the shape of the memories of my high-school days. On the small table beside me, was a litter of papers and objects that had been misplaced and forgotten, ' but which now served to recall such dear incidents. In the midst of the streaming lamplight, lying in such a manner as to defy my over- looking it, was a report card. It was my first one. Thinking of my freshman days, I recalled the warm September afternoon in 1925 when Mr. McComb had spoken to us, the June class of 1929. Remembering that first year, I thought of the acquaintances and friendships that had been made and of the serious attitude we all took towards Manual. Looking through a Booster of the January ' 27 class, I realized that we avIio had entered Manual on that warm afternoon of September 1925 had then been sophomores and a definite part of Manual. With high ideals and dreams of the future we had passed through our sopho- more year striving for recognition and merit. An Honors Day program told me of the recognition of two members of our class, Eliza- beth King and George Figg who had been awarded Bruce Robinson Post medals. Our junior days had been filled with recognitions. Many members of our class had already dis- tinguished themselves in athletics, art, litera- ture, science and in their devotion to adding esteem to the reputation of Manual. All but unnoticed, with only one corner pro- truding from the litter of things, was a small sheaf of notebook papers. I discovered, highly elated, that they were notes belonging to our class secretary. Looking through them rapidly as if to see that they were all there, I settled back into the seclusion of my chair and paged through each paper that recorded the events of our senior year. The fire had burned low until it became a mass of livid embers and the shadows deepened. Our first union came early in October in the girls ' gymnasium with the painful march which, somehow, I now remembered with mingled joy and regret. On Thursday, Octo- ber 25, and the two following Wednesdays, George Figg was elected president; William Moon, vice-president; Dorothy Anderson, sec- retary and Cedric White, treasurer. It seems now that our senior year had been a most busy one, for one happening was fol- lowed immediately by the next. Scarlet was chosen as the class color on Monday, October 29, and on Wednesday the arm-band submitted by Dale Hynes was selected. A motto commit- tee, consisting of Martin Oslos, Howard Bettge, Frances Dearborn and Don Hopping was appointed. The fruit of their efforts was plucked, when on Wednesday, December 19, the class selected Not Finished; Just Begun ' ' as the class motto. A banner committee, Wil- liam Moon, Iona Johnson, Martha Walther and William Winter, was appointed. The following semester no change was made in our officers with the exception of treasurer who was now Wilbert Eggert. Miss Ebbert was chosen sponsor of Ivy Day and Mr. Hanske, sponsor of Class Day. On March 12, William Winter was elected editor-in-chief of the Senior Booster and he selected as aids Dorothy Anderson, associate editor, and How- ard Bettge as business manager. Mr. Hanske chose as assistants for the Class Day program Helen Light, Raymond Owens, Frances Dearborn, Norris Cutshaw and How- ard Bettge. At a meeting on March 19, a banner designed by Dale Hynes was voted first choice. Ivy Day was set for May 10 and Class Day for May 31. National Studio photographer was selected for our pictures. A program of our class play, Tailor-Made Man, passed next before my view and I re- called the remarkable play. Yellowed with age and worn through on the creases was a newspaper clipping about Alfred Hollander who had won a considerable sum of money in an essay contest on Les Miserables. Another clipping told me of the success of George Figg in an art contest, and seeing these two out- standing awards of merit 1 remembered many other recognitions of talent and work that so characterized our class. The embers had Continued on Page Twenty-four