Fulton High School - Static Yearbook (Fulton, IL)

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Senior Class Play fLeft to Rightj ROW I -J. Flikkema, B. Dykema, J. Voss, F. Mohrman, J. Rus, P. Wray, M. Letcher, D. De Gunther, B. Davidson, L. Hoogheem, J. Temple, N. Abbott, G. NValter, J. Cossman. The Perfect Idiot, which was held in the Coliseum on November 16 and 17, 1949, was acclaimed the greatest dramatic production ever presented by Fulton Community High School students. It was a typical family-comedy centered around the efforts of the perfect idiot, fwho was really a perfect geniusj to go to college. After much trouble, with his folks, friends, best-girl, and a soap company mag- nate, his aspirations were finally fulfilled, and his life became normal once again. The play was a fitting climax, not only to the Seniors, but especially to directors Miss McNamara and Miss Tobin, who only a year before had presented another smash success, Those Webster's with this Very same class. Cast of Characters Rhodora' -,-,-,,.i,,,,,,,,..,..,...,.,,.,.,...... Johanna Voss Prof. Van Barf ,...... ..c...r. J erry Cossman Puff ...ceere..,,,,,.,..,,.,,... ,...... Walter Latherby Policeman ..,.,,,c.,. Mr. Tennyson ....,, Mr. Barnard ....,ci Melvin Letcher Dick DeGunther Bob Dykema Bob Dykema Fritz Mohrman Mrs. Tennyson ,...,.. ,.,... J oyce Flikkema Miss Baker .......... ............. J Sane Rus Carla .....,c..,,,..,.., ..,.,.,.,...,..e...... P at Wray Jeannie .,,,,,,,,i,,.,...,... ..,..... J eanette Temple Daniel Tennyson ,..... ....... G eorge Walters Kathy .,..,,i,.,,,.ii,,,, ,,...,..... P hyl Maring Miss Booth ........,.,,,,, a,.,.,........ N ancy Abbott Jackie Tennyson LeVern Hoogheem Page 51

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Boys' fluiniei M. Norman, pianist, G. Dykstra, L. Hoogheem, R. Dykema, F. Mohrman. The Boy's Quintet, which was at one time a quartet till Boomer Hoogheem came along, is composed of five male voices, one fe- male accompanist, and one male director, which, added up, makes seven, and if you want to count the piano we will call it an octet. Directed by Donald Wendlandt, band and choral director of FCHS, accompanied by Miss Marguerite Norman, and comprised of five senior boys who are: First Tenor - La- Verne Boomer Hoogheem and Garrett Gary John Dykstra, Second Tenor - Rob- ert Dykey Dykemag Baritone - Elmer Bones Boonstrag Bass - Frederick Fritz Mohrman, the quintet has gained fame an en- tertainers for local organizations. The quintet Went to Hanover, Illinois, March 25 as one of 19 Fulton entries in the District contest for solos and ensembles. There, receiving a first division rating, they, the band, and the soloists and ensembles won the District Sweepstakes Trophy. This trophy, not unlike the trophy pre- sented to the winning team in the Regional Basketball Tournament, was given to the school which accumulated the most points. Page 50 Points were given for first division ratings, second division ratings, etc. Fulton, which had nineteen entries, and received as many first division ratings, was selected to receive this trophy. The members of the quintet feel that they were instrumental in Fulton's receiving the trophy. The quintet will journey to Champaign, Illinois, April 28 and 29 as one of the entries in the State Band Contest. They hope to fare as well there as they did at Hanover. After having sung on numerous occa- sions, all the while building up a sizable rep- ertoire, the members of the quintet were curious to find out which of their numbers were liked best. Taking a poll of their au- diences, the members of the quintet found that these were some of their most popular numbers. Q13 Shortn' Bread , C21 Song of the Jolly Rodger , Q31 American Folk Song by Peter Illich Tchailovsky. The latter being by far the most popular. There is no definite assurance that there will be a quintet in the future, but the mem- bers of the incumbent quartet hope that some of the boys in FCHS will take up where they have left off.

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Junior Class Play QLeft to Rightj T. Yopst, J. Wiebenga. M. Housenga, J. Letcher. P. Buikema, M. Nelson, C. Flikkema, R. NVilkens. B. Ven Huizen, J. Blodgrett, B. Kruse. On the night of April 21 and 22, the Jun- ior Class made their debut into the dramatic world. The successful comedy-mystery they presented was Galloping Ghosts. Miss Mcglamara was the director, assisted by Miss To in. The curtain opens at the home of Miss Elizabeth Barton. She is expecting her nephew, Richard, his wife Berkely and with them Madam Dupre, a friend. Richard is planning to plant some gold at his aunt's home and have her find and keep it. Excite- ment sets in, however, when the gold dis- appears and Madam Dupre and Albert are suspected of taking it. When the ghosts ap- pear the audience is provided with a lot of laughs and shivers. Finally in the end the gold is found and the crooks captured. Phil Page 52 and Pat can now enter college and Aunt Eliz- abeth is happy. The members of the cast were: Miss Elizabeth Barton Richard Barton ...,rrii,rr. Tom Barton ...i,.l,. Philip Barton ........ Patricia Barton Berkely Barton ..,.,,,i. Jeanne Letcher John Blodgett Rush Wilkens Jerry Wiebenga Paula Buikema Betty Kruse Mrs. Melinda Todd . ,....i..i...,., Mardelle Nelson Marie Farrell vr,.........,. Stephen Dykes .,...i., Madam Dupre .i...i.i Albert i,,... .. Marlene Housenga Charles Flikkema Betty VenHuizen Tommy Yopst