Gateway School - Panorama Yearbook (New Haven, CT)

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BALLET SYNOPSIS Scene I The Court of Duke Frederick ' Rosalind cannot forget her father, Duke Theodore, who has been banished from the court by his brother. Duke Frederick. Her cousin, Celia, the daughter of Duke Frederick, whom she has been allowed to stay at the court to amuse, tries to cheer her. The court ladies suggest attending the games which might make her merry. Rosalind says that her friendship with Celia and their own company are the best entertainment. The Duke's page, Le Beau, enters and bids them to a wrestling match. Scene II The Wrestling Match Orlando and the Wrestler fight, and Orlando is the victor. Scene III The Banishment of Rosalind The court ladies, Rosalind and Celia congratulate Orlando on his victory. Duke Fred- erick discovers that Orlando is the son of Sir Roland de Boys and angrily orders Orlando to leave. He tells Rosalind that she must go too, and departs leaving the ladies in tears. Celia says that if Rosalind goes she will go also. Rosalind and Celia decide to disguise themselves as a peasant boy and girl, and with Touchstone, the court jester, go to the Forest of Arden. Scene IV The Quarrel between Orlando and Oliver Orlando accuses his older brother, Oliver, of depriving him of the education which was provided for in his father's will. They argue, and Oliver orders Orlando to leave the house. Adam, an elderly servant, gives Orlando his life's savings and goes with him to the greenwood. Scene V The Forest of Arden The Foresters. peasant girls, the Duke's pages, Lords, and Duke Theodore are in the Forest of Arden. The Duke says how wonderful the life is in the greenwood, and the Lords agree. Orlando and Adam enter and ask for food. The Duke welcomes them and offers them shelter. Scene VI The Forest of Arden Rosalind, Celia, and Touchstone enter wearily, and are met by the shepherds and shep- herdesses whom they ask for food and shelter. Orlando enters and, with the girls and Touch- stone, watches as Phoebe rejects the pleas of Silvius who loves her. Rosalind interferes, and tells Phoebe that she should appreciate such a devoted suitor, and unites the pair. Scene VII The Forest of Arden The shepherds, shepherdesses, Celia, Touchstone, Phoebe, and Silvious enter with Orlando and Oliver. They ask the brothers to become reconciledg and their wish is granted. Orlando introduces Oliver to Celia, and they fall in love at sight. As they dance, the foresters and peasant girls enter, followed by the banished Duke, his Lords, and the court ladies. The Duke explains to Orlando that his daughter has been living in the forest disguised as a boy. Rosa- lind enters and joyfully greets her father, who presents her to Orlando. The two dance bliss- fully, as the others offer their congratulations. F arty-four

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Basketball Front row, left to right-Annette Mongillo, Mary Jane Moran, Betsy Nordmeyer, Nancy Usui. Back row, left to right-Sue Thalberg, Sona Mahakian, Shirley Devitt, Mariam Goebel. Our team had a most enjoyable year under the excellent coaching of Miss Gowans. Betsy Nordmeyer was elected captain and Mary Jane Moran was elected manager. We were victorious at Play Day against the Day School, Laurelton Hall and Prospect Hill. Our scheduled games were with Saint Mary's and Laurelton Hall. The first team members were: Betsy Nordmeyer Annette Mongillo f d Nancy Usui '4 Ofwaf S Mary Jane Moran Sona Mahakian Sue Thalberg Shirley Devin 'e 4e guards Miriam Goebel F orty-six