Evanston Township High School - Key Yearbook (Evanston, IL)

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A Scene from The Critic DRAMA Looking back on the activities of out four years in High School we seniors feel that drama has taken a great stride for- ward in its production of Sheridan ' s The Critic. Previous to this time, for lack of a stage, our productions have been limited. Although some fine work has been done in drama in former times, it was not until last year that we gave public performances in this building. We hope an interest has been aroused which will steadily increase. Some of this year ' s graduating class made their first appearance as outstanding Thes- pians in the Christmas pantomime of 1928; these were June Betsberg, William Mock, and Millicent Hamilton. The drama class last year put on two one- act plays, which were produced in room 172 to a little assemblage of people who heartily enjoyed them . June Betsberg delightfully played that fanciful role of Columbine in the Wonder Hat. June has already had rather a dramatic career, having acted in plays since she was seven years old. She in- tends to continue with drama work. None of us will ever forget her antics as the con- fidant in The Critic, shall we? Those who saw the Minuet, which was the second of the two plays, will also re- member William Mock as the jailer, even though it was a minor part. But the most outstanding of Bill ' s characters is that of Don Whiskerandos in The Critic. It was a sad moment when Don Ferolo was killed, for the audience wanted him to live on and bellow with that voice of his. Ruth Bushnell made her first appearance at High School in The Critic in that melo- dramatic role of Tilburina. Ruth put her whole soul into the difficult part, difficult because it is truly not easy for a young modern girl to act like a woman who was crazy two centuries ago. Ruth hopes to go on in dramatics at the Goodman School. Those who saw the first-night perform- ance of Sheridan ' s farce no doubt remember Mary Stults ' s interpretation of the Tilburina who loves all the different kinds of flowers (yet they were all alike) and the melodies of the different birds (yet the melodies were all the same). Mary showed full apprecia- tion of her part. Again our class produces an actress who wishes to devote her life to drama. Mary also hopes to go to the Good- man School. Some of our class both s tarted and ended their High School careers with The Critic, but they gave us a glimmer of their light even at that. How the audience did rock with mirth when William East, who con- Pagc Thirteen

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ROOM 124 A bell bongs. Three hundred and one juveniles jump as one for their own seats in the model assembly room, 124. These per- sons all have one thing in common, although no one would guess it: each has twelve or more credits won by hook or crook in three or more years and no one knows how many summers of struggle. No longer do the students chant the morning ritual of, Good morning, dear teacher, we ' re all in our places with bright shining faces, etc., but confine themselves to the weekly singing of No, John, no. In this way 124 becomes akin to one big happy family. On other mornings future orators arise to incite their fellow students to come to the Camera Club meetings or to restrain their lunch period activities to eating. More bells bong. Between periods the more socially inclined inmates of room 124 flutter unjustifiably hither and yon, while the earnest members stalk diligently to their classes automatically saying hello to all the people they don ' t know and failing to greet their acquaintances. By lunch time every one has worked him- self up into such a studious frenzy that he rushes to obtain his vitamins so that he can return to his mecca, room 124, with all possible haste. But then with a few students comes a slight let down. Indeed, they feel a great yearning for a siesta coming over them. However, by the eighth period they are beginning to be themselves again. This they demonstrate by making very peculiar noises, to which the presiding Mr. Ulrey generally gives a studied and scholarly reply. And then the day is over for the poor, abused assembly room. But not so for the athletes who must hie unto the field; not so for the one — or perhaps two — who is — or are — in the habit of studying occasionally; not so for the girls who must find an escort to Cooley ' s or Dittmer ' s; and not so for the teachers who engage themselves concocting most annoying activities for the ensuing day ' s classes. The seats and some echoes alone remain in dear old room 124 and it patiently recom- mences its nocturnal vigil until once more the eight-thirty bell calls back the gang of laborers to further test her temper and durability. — Randell Cook. Page Twelve

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tinually came on the stage in the role of the stubborn Sir Walter Raleigh, mixed up his lines. Douglas Muir, a member of this year ' s drama class, held his ground beautifully as the Governor of the Fort until the confi- dant stepped on his toe. Gale Callender as the first-night confidant wound herself beau- tifully into her part as well as into that endless dress which kept her stumbling. Robert Tuscher, Louise Whipple, Herbert Gardner, Ethel Clayton, Annette Daggy, and Millicent Hamilton all contributed lib- erally and effectively to The Critic pro- duction. Mary White, who was the heavily padded Justice ' s Lady, did not only fine work in that role, but also as Dianthy Abl e in the play of last year ' s class, Neighbors. Besides those already mentioned two more of our classmates are to be highly commended for their work. Virginia Michaud not only acted in the drama classes ' productions, but she also wrote two short scenes which were put on in the class. Blanche Forth showed her ability in pantomime and interpreting scenes, otherwise known as Comedie del Arte. We seem to have had a talented class •not only in athletics, journalism, scholastics, but also in drama. We who were in the drama line unanimously agree that we owe more than we can say for the training we have received from the school and from Miss Waumbaugh, who with foresight and understanding led us as we tried to develop those abilities which lay within us. —George Ebeling, ' 30. Last but far from least is George Ebeling. His interest in acting goes back to the age of nine, when a closet full of old-fashioned clothes called forth his love of acting. George was unforgettable in his part of Mr. Puff in The Critic. He lived the part as truly as though he were indeed the author of The Spanish Armada. Such acting as that which George Ebeling has done among his schoolmates gives them not only pleasure and inspiration while they work with him and watch him, but a hope that here may be the beginning of a true actor ' s career. — June Betsberg, ' 30. ' LAB ' TFpvERY Monday and Wednesday a class - - ' gathers in Room 135. For most stu- dents this is a time for studying physics; however, there are a few who now and then, taking advantage of the air of infor- mality that pervades a laboratory, like to play. From the time class starts until the four- minute bell there is unusual noise and laugh- t er, which is to be expected in a classroom full of students. Mr. Hostetler waits for the commotion to end and then asks us why we can ' t conduct ourselves with a little less noise. After he has explained the main points of the experiment, we take our places in the back of the room. Cecile Stern and Virginia Swift occupy the first desk. They are hard workers and do their experiment conscientiously. Next come Jim Bowman and Joe Czerwonky who in this class meet their difficulties. Some- times Joe finds the means for solving their problem; other times Jim, after thinking deeply, reveals the theory to Joe. Behind them are Dick Speer and Ed Meese. With Dick ' s knowledge of the subject and Ed ' s persistence they always manage to do their lesson in fine shape. Howie Kroehl and Phil Kober work together. These two form a good combination and seem to be two of Page Fourteen the honor students. Next come Herb Phil- brick and Carl Davis. These fellows almost always have something wrong; either they happen to get a poor instrument or Herb is arguing or yelling at Carl for something. Then Mr. Hostetler intervenes and asks Herb to lower his voice. Behind them are Ruth Lawyer and Elizabeth Flanders. If they finish the experiment before the period ends, they play in a pan of mercury with pennies or nickels. Bill Gilmore and George Heldak never say much, for they are busy most of the time. In the third row are Mary White and Louise Whipple, who are two of the brightest girls in the class. Sometimes they wander about getting instruments or equip- ment of some kind from another group, but this is nothing against them. Henrietta Henoch and Louise Heidemann pair up well, but often Henrietta is distracted from her work when some friend appears in the door- way. Jim Ball and Swede Lindstrom are fine physicists, as their last report card showed. Last but not least is Karl Palm- berg, the speaker for the class. Physics is his best subject. Fortunate, indeed, are the students who spend the last hour of the school day in the free atmosphere of the physics laboratory. — Carl Davis, ' 30.