Franklin Central High School - Liberanni Yearbook (Franklin, NY)

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HVUJIBILHCE MPEAHKHNQEJ During the course of the school year, each class under the guidance of Miss Linzy, presented in assembly a number of memorized selections. The eight best speakers from the entire group of twenty-six contestants spoke in the auditorium on the evening of February 3. Then the two best speakers from this group went to South New Berlin for the sectional contest, on February 8. Those participating in the Prize Speaking Contest, February 3, were: Honora Wilson, Joseph Giudice, Carolyn Peake, Francis Patrick, Howard walwanis, Frances Worden, Helen warren, and Edward wurfer. A great deal of talent in the art of public speaking was displayed by this group. Carolyn Peake and Edward Wurfer were given first prizes of five dollars. They journeyed to South New Berlin, on February 8, but they did not 'carry home the baconn, though they spoke very well. WUIHIE CIDTTIHIEHZ WHEE MAXNW On December 20 a large audience of parents and friends gathered in the gym to see the play, NThe Other Wise Manu, by Henry Van Dyke. The play was directed by Mrs. Law. The plot of the story was Artaban's search for the star of Bethlehem. Everyone present was impressed, not only by the acting but by the scenery and costumes as well. It was one of the best plays of the year. The principal characters were: Everett Goldsmith ------------ Artaban Lawrence McGrath ------------- Addus Elsworth Griffon ------------- Rhodospes Edward Wurfer ---------------- Abgarus Edward Sickler - -------------- Marsena Francis Patrick -------------- Tigranas Kenneth Simmons -------------- Centurion Ethel Bridgman ------------ ---Captive Maid Carrietta 0'Hara ------------- Lady of Bethlehem Rev. Meredith Dallman -------- Reader