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

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90 SENIOR BOOSTER CLASS PLAY -THE OPTIMIST ' LOUISE WEILAND The night of April 10. 1931, found a large au- dience awaiting impatiently for the curtain to vise in the Manual auditorium for a play to begin. A1 last a peal of church bells, the merry song iL ' a bird, and a cheery cock-a-doodle-clo were heard in the distance. The curtains part- ed, and tlie play was on. Never were seen three acts of more spicy comedy and dashing ro- mance. The audience sat alternately rocking with laughter and chuckling with delight as The Optimist was unraveled before them. What an audience! What a play! What a cast! When the curtain went down and the ap- plause of the spectators rang our success, not one minute of practicing and rehearsing, not one word of reproof or correction, not one ticket bought oi- sold was regretted. It had gone over! It was a grand success. But who would think it could he otherwise with such a cast, such a coach and such a class of supporters. For weeks before the final per- formance the east met regularly every afternoon after school and with the aid of Miss Lola Per- kins and Miss Webster they put forth their best efforts to make the class play of June 1931 a triumph. And how well they succeeded! Theo- dore Bluemel as the absent-minded, sunny tem- pered vicar could warm a heart of the coldest steel. And Minty ! AVho could resist her? No one. At least not when Dorothy Strait took the part of tlie humorous, lovable housemaid. Thelma Kotli made an appealing performance as the lovely, adorable Paulette. Her French made you sit up and listen and her clothes — la, la — bow chic! William Spacke as the handsome hero made many a heart beat faster and he made Waverly a dashing, fine character that cannot be forgotton. Virginia Hildebrand as Laetitia and Fred Vehling as Adrian were delightful and did some splendid acting. Carl Zike as Hie speedy gardner made a big hit. Donald Rugenstein took the part of Sir Marcus, the stern father, undeniably well, and ( ' lenient Wes- sel made a good postman — flirting instead of flitting. Yet it must be remembered that much of the success of the Optimist was due to the faith- ful workers behind the scenes. Especially are we indebted to Miss Lola Perkins and Miss Vivi- an Webster for their able guidance and to Air. Lewis Finch for his unfailing managing. While the actors were walking nervously re- viewing their cues, it was up to the stage hands and the members of the property committee to liave each piece of furniture, each needed article, in its proper position on the stage before the cur- tain rose on the first act. They worked silently and efficiently and everything went off without a hitch. Thelma Jacobs and her property girls did exceptionally well holding props and

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SENIOR BOOSTER 2] THE BOOSTER Published by the June lit.31 Class of Manual Training High School. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Milo Haines Associate Editor Gertrude Zorn Athletics Harry Wong Art Editors Grace Kramer, Theodore Bluemel Class Play Louise Weiland Ivy Day Georgia Brier Chairman Boys ' Personals Carl Hagenmaier Chairman Girls ' Personals Mildred Gonter Boys ' Personals — Kenneth Jarvis, Louis Loganofsky, Robert Reuter, Harry Wong, Harold Shultz, Hen- ry Zumkeller, Ralph Portnov, Fred Vehling, Don- ald Rugenstein. Girls ' Personals — Gertrude Kirk, Mary Laughlin. Darline Lee, Wilhelmina Hall, Anna Jensen, Jean Hallatt, Dorothy Miller, Thelma Parsons, Celia Berman, Ruth Kestenbaum. Organizations John King Jokes Theodore Bluemel Snap Shots Anthony Lee Typist , . Mary Fuller Sponsor Miss Singleton BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager William Faust Assistant Manager Margaret Hassenzahl In School Sales Martin Conaway, Anna Jensen Bookkeepers — Hel en Gause, George Jones. Robert Smith. Sponsor Miss Haynes CLASS OFFICERS President Kenneth Hibner Vice-president Mark Armour Treasurer Mary Fuller Secretary Gertrude Zorn Historian Theodore Bluemel Prophet Fred Brant Willmaker Thelma Roll; Git ' torian John King CLASS SPONSORS Miss Arda Knox Faculty Sponsor Mr. C. R. Clayton Roll Room Teacher Mr. Harry Painter Ivy Day Sponsor Miss Dorothy Perkins Class Day Sponsor Our Artists The block print which appears on the title page of this Booster was designed and cut in a linoleum Mock by Grace Kramer. This print was designed in accordance with the pattern of the class banner which is symbolic of the class motto, Forward Ever, Backward Never ' . Forward Ever, Backward Never When it came time for the June 1931 seniors to choose their motto, what idea was behind their decision to select the motto Forward Ever. Backward Never ' ? We all are acquainted with the history of the western migration, how our ancestors looked forward to the West, and how they had to undergo countless hardships, snch as the perils of transportation by covered wagon. So it was witli this idea in mind that we used this plan in our Senior Booster and also took it as a symbol on our class banner. This western movement has been praised and admired by all successive generations, and it is the character of this stalwart group of people, who crossed the continent in their covered wagons, whom we wish to emulate when we leave the doors at Man- ual. Appreciation In this small way the June seniors wish to ex- press to the faculty their appreciation. Mr. Clayton, our roll room teacher, and Mss Knox, our class sponsor, have faithfully guided us through the last year of our high school career. Miss Lola Perkins, assisted by Miss Webster, coached the east of the class play and made this event a success. Mr. Finch handled the stage. doing his part to make the play successful. To these persons we owe a great debt of gratitude. Miss Izor and Mr. Davis helped with the ban- ner which was displayed on Ivy Day. Fred Vehling, who designed the banner, says that without this earnest assistance it would never have been completed. When Mr. Painter was chosen Ivy Day spon- sor, he set to work and prepared an interesting program. For the last senior activity Miss Dorothy Perkins was chosen Class Day sponsor, and she worked diligently for a good pro- gram. This spirit of cooperation manifested by all these teachers shall not be forgotten by the June 1931 seniors. Another part of the art work connected with the Senior Booster was successfully done by Theodore Bluemel who did the intricate lettering of the panels containing the senior pictures. He also drew the clever cartoon which appears at the head of the autograph page. The staff ap- preciates the work these two have done to make this a successful Booster.

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SENIOR B OOSTER 23 assisting actresses in their quick changes. Mr. Fiui h and his boys worked hours mi the sta«i ' c before the big event. The settings pro- duced gave evidence of their labor and thought. The position of each picture was studied out lie- fore the best and final decision was made. Each chair was placed at exactly the right angle and each ornament was put in the spot where it show- ed off to the best advantage. The effect was both artistic and interesting. The two settings, the parlor and the garden of the vicarage, lent a charming, cozy atmosphere to the play which aided the actors iu their performance. The paint- ing over the mantle in the parlor scene did much to add to the beauty and harmony of the scene and many interested spectators would have been surprised had they known that Mr. Finch made it in a few hours on request. Also the assistant stage manager, Martin Conaway, is to be praised for Ins resourceful work in this and previous class plays, lie well deserves the honor of the hiuhert position the organization behind the cur- tains can offer to any student. The other boys did fine, hard work, and they are to be congrat- ulated on the scenery which they painted- something different from the usual thing. In the dressing rooms there was work to be done also. This was done thoroughly by Miss Schaefer. who took charge of the costumes, and by Mr. Davis, and Miss Denny who made-up the players. The Characters Jeremiah Carl Zilce Minty Dorothy strait Lord Forrester Fred l ehling Eustasia, Lady Forrester Inez Juengel The Reverend Robert Parable ... Theodore Bluemel Laetitia Cherry Virginia Hildebrand Waverley Parable William Spacke Paulette Touquet Thelma Roth Sir Marcus Parable Donald Rug nstein The Postman Clement Wessel The Staff Director Miss Lola I. Perkins Assistant Director Miss Vivian L. Webster Student Assistant Lucille Wagner Stage Manager Mr. Lewis E. Finch Assistant Stage Manager — Martin Conaway. Curtain and Call Man — Frederick Eggert. Scenery — George Sparks. Waldo Lyons. Herbert Rugenstein, Kenneth Miller. Richard Brier, John King. Electricians — Martin Conaway, Howard Hanna. Stage Properties — Adolph Whitlock. Ropes — Harold Stofer. Stage Carpenters — Harold Stot ' er and Adolph Whitlock. Properties — TheJma Jacobs, Jane Whitsit. Laura McMahon, Anna Jensen, Mary Laughlin, Mary Le Feber, Bertha Miller. Marie Albee. Ralph Portnov, Nathan Bornstein, and Irma Pattison. Costumes — Miss Shaefer, Ruth Hubbard, and Mil- dred Coil. Business Miss Knox Assistants-William Mamie, Nathan Bornstein, Thelma Jacobs, William Faust, Carl Hagen- maier, Vivian Fox, Georgia Brier, Louise Weil- and, .Mary Fuller. Ralph Portnov. Publicity Mr. Clayton. Miss Haynes, Miss Singleton Assistants — Kenneth Hibner, Harry Johnson, Richard Kottkamp. Prompters Mildred Gonter, Esther Shultz Make-up Mr. Davis. Miss Denny, Alberta Lee Peffley -Music Mr. Winslow TECHNICAL STAFF