Excelsior High School - Eagle Yearbook (Lake Park, IA)

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And Lo, The Star 1958 Christmas Drama Esther, an orphan girl of Bethlehem ......... . Rosemary Hartman Elisabeth, the cousin of Mary . . . , . , Barbara Bell Ruth, friend of Esther's , , . ', , , , Nancy Cook Sarah, friend of Esther's ....... . . Anita Flint Rachel, friend of Esther's ......... . . Karen Kuehl Bernice, a very special friend of Esther's . . . . Judy Johnson Joseph .................. . . John Willison Mary ........... . . Sharon Crooks Ezra, an old shepherd .... . . Norman Nattress Jonathon, another shepherd .... . . Randall McDonald Benjamin, Ezra's young grandson . . . , Tony McDonald Gaspar, wise man ......... .... J ohn Green Melchior, wise man . . . . . Dannie Rubel Balthazar, wise man . . . . Delbert Buchman Directed by . . ........... . . Helen M. Martin Vocal Music ......... Eugenia Mitchell . . . . Mixed Chorus The play opens in the home of Elisabeth. It is Christmas Eve and the household is busy preparing for the coming of Mary to Bethlehem. Esther, an orphan girl in Elisabeth's home, is finishing a lovely quilt as her gift for the coming Child. Elisabeth becomes worried that Mary has not yet arrived, so she goes into the streets to seek her cousin. Esther is left to watch over the baby, John, and during this time many strangers knock at the door. Joseph, whom Esther does not know, comes seeking shelter for himself and his wife. Esther offers them the lambing shed as shelter. She is also visited by the wise men, the shepherds, and some of her young friends. When Elisabeth returns and finds her cousin there in the lambing shed with the newborn Child, she and the others pay homage to the newborn King, laying their gifts at His feet. Previous Christmas Dramas In 1957 the Christmas drama, KHATANI, was presented about a little outcast Arabian boy. Those taking part were Tony McDonald, Rosemary Hartman, John Green, Ralph Lundquist, Darrell Frerichs, Judy Johnson, John Willison, Anita Flint and Karen Kuehl. In 1956 THE EMPTY ROOM was given. The characters were Delbert Elkin, Anne Martin, Mary Lou Buchman, Gary Clark, Sandra Rubel, Bill Ruml, John Green, Laraine Heikens, Connie Arp, and Janet Lee Willison. The 1955 Christmas story was THE OTHER SHEPHERD, and the characters were Tim McDonald, Mary Lou Buchman, Anne Martin, Larry Wilson, Delbert Elkin, Bill Ruml, Cleone Furne, Janet Lee Willison, Janet Cook, Ralph Lundquist, and Darrell Prerichs. These plays were given under the direction of Helen Martin, assisted by the Girls' Glee Club under the direction of Miss Aeilts.

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Typing Classes Helen M. Martin, Instructor Commercial Classes Helen M. Martin, Instructor 2 3 1 , 'FNu., A I ,ss A

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1813, fa AND LO, THE STARI Christmas Drama Maypole Dance--1 92 B Seniors In Second Grade 1948-1949 fl H