Franklin High School - Molecule Yearbook (Franklin, VT)

Page 17 text:

8. The next morninsr there was to he a parade hut that was canceled because of the weather. That day .we had two more rehearsals, and tne singing started that night at eight o'clock. As there were about seven hundred fifty hoys and girls in the mixed chorus besides all those in the different orchestras, you can imagine the time we had getting into the auditorium. We had to go in one at a time to get our numbers checked as we passed.When we did get into our seats in the auditorium it was really frightening to look at the large audience. The singing went very well, and after it was over, we had a very hard time finding one another and our people who had come to take us home. After we finally got to- gether , we went to the hotels for our baggage and started for home, arriving there about three o'clock, very tired and sleepy but very happy. Pierce and I were fortunate enough to be selected to go to the Music Festival again this year along with three girls - Marguerite Benjamin, Marjorie Gates, and Phyllis King. Roswell Ploof '41 The Rich Boys Cast of Characters Richard Maynard A rich boy who appears to be poor. Ronald Dayton - A rich boy who is very conscious of his wealth. Mr3. Maynard - Richard's mother. Sue Martin - A teacher who is a friend to both Richard and Ronald. Setting Scene One - A rather small but well arranged school room on a summer afternoon. Scene Two - The Maynard home on the evening of the same day. Scene Three - The school room of Scene One on the following morning. Scene One ( As the curtain risesMiss Martin and Ronald are seen talking. Rbnald gives one the impression that he overestimates his own importance.) Mtss Martin; Ronald, you were very rude to Richard today. Ronald;(In a surly manner) I don't see that I was I He's always hanging around where he isn't supoosed to be. Miss Martin: Why, how can you say that? You insulted the poor boy. It isn't his fault he doesn't have everything that you have. Just remem- ber that everone can't be rich. Ronald: Well maybe they can't, but he can at least quit hanging around. I can't help poking fun at the old fashion pants he wears. And those queer looking shoes his father must have worn when he was a boy. (He laughs,) Miss Martin: All right. Maybe he doesn’t have all the stylish things you do, but I'm telling you right now, Mr. Dayton, that it isn't the money in life that counts but the person himself. If you wan$ to be happy the rest of your life, take my advice and forget that you are rich for the next two weeks while you are here. Come down to earth instead of acting so much above the rest of iis.

Page 19 text:

9. Ronald: You know, M}.ss Martin, you are quite a nice teacher, and I really believe that perhaps you» talk has done me some good. ( RanaH says this , knowing in his heart that she is right but tiy ing hard not to believe it.) Miss Martin: 0 h, I do hope so. I know you can really be nice if you will only let yourself. Now, Ronald, why don't you go and apdldgize to Richard? Why don't you try to make friends with Richard and with the other boys at school? Throw away that sneering look, which always reminds us that we are merely common loborers and not to be considered in your class. Ronald: Thank you for talking with me. I am beginning to realize what a selfish, unkind person I have been. I will try to see Richard. ( Both leave looking rather thoughtful.) Scene Two ( As the curtain rises , Mrs. Maynard and Richard are seen in the living room of the Maynard home. It is a small but homelike room with a small radio, a studio couch, and comfortable but inexpensive chairs. Mrs. Maynard is reading, and Richard is pretending to read although he is really much upset. ) Richard: (With a start.) Mother, I can't go to school any more. I'm through! Do you hear? Mrs. Maynard: (With an upset look on her face.) But, I don’t under - stand. What are you talking about? Richard: I know. Mother, vdu don't understand. No one can. It's like this. We have a very rich boy in school who pokes fun at me all the time. ve hice to him but he only sneers back and sarcastically says,“Do you know who I am? Mrs. Maynard: Why haven't you mentioned this before, Dick? Richard: Oh, I have wanted to tell you since the day I met him, but I didn't want to hurt you by telling you that my clothes weren't as good as those the other boys have. Mrs. Maynard: Now, Son, this is where you get a good sound lectftre. Do you know thatat this moment you are as rich as Ronald Dayton? Richard: (Excitedly interrupting.) Mother, really? Mrs. Maynard: Yes, Son, We are. I didn't tell you before because I didn t want to sen$ you to a rich boys' school. I wanted you to go to a common school and associate with ordinary people . I wanted you to see what money can do to a person. Richard: But,Mather, Why? Mrs. Maynard: Please! Will you wait until I finish what I have to ftay?