Gibson High School - Ano Memores Yearbook (Gibson, IA)

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BANQUET OF 1948 As Juniors, we gave a banquet for the Senior class on the night of April 26, 1947. The banuqet was held in the high school assembly. The theme of the banquet was nCand1e Reun1on.W The decorating was done in pastel colors. The ceiling and along the walls was covered with solidly with paper. In each corner stood large imitation candles. The tables were placed in a horse-shoe shape, covered with white linen table cloths. On each table were candles that were lighted at the begin- ing of the dinner. On the end table were three white vases, each holding one dozen yellow rose buds, and the memory books were printed in the Sen1or's colors, gold and brown. The dinner was served by the mothers of the Jr. Class The menu consisted of: fruit cocktail, candle salads swiss steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, in patty shell ice cream and strawberries, and angel food cake. After the very delicious dinner was served, Glenn Mc- Kaln acted as toastmaster and speeches were given by: Ed- win Allison, Harlan Vail, Miss Watson, and Mr. Pyle. After this Rev. Muir gave a violin solo, Edwin Allison a piano solo, and Mrs. Muir gave a vocal solo. This group was then taken to the gymn where the rest of the evening was spent dancing. The banquet was considered a great success, being sp- onsored by Miss Viola Watson. JUNIOR PLAY of 1947 The Junior Class of Gibson presented UA READY MADE FAMILY,W a three act farce, on the evenings of Oct. 51st and Nov. 1, 1947, as their class play. The cast follows ----- AGNES MARTIN, a widow, DONNA JANE McDOWELL BOB, her son, EDWIN ALLISON MARILEE, her eldest daughter, DONNA MOLYNEUX GRACIE, her youngest daughter, MARY SLAVFN MISS LYDIA, her sister-in-law, PEARL STEINKE HENRY TURNER, a widower, GLENN McKAIN DORIS, his daughter, SHIRLEE COOPER SAMMIE, his son, MERRILL SHEPHERD BEGONIA, the Martyn's colored cook, GERALDINE FOX NICODEMUS, the Martyn's colored man, ROBERT VAIL The play went over very successful and was presented in the high school assembly. Miss Viola Watson was our director and sponsor. JUNIOR PLAY Of 1948 The Juniors of 48' presented as their class play WThe Black Derby.' It was presented under the direction of Miss Watson and Miss Longwell. It was a mystery and was presented on Nov. 4 and 5. 99

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The cast follows ----- TED BRONSON, the son, ROBERT EHRET JANE BRONSON, the daughter, DORIS McKAY BETTY KAY, a society girl, LORA LEE WILHITE TOM RANDALL, a college boy, JAY L. EYLER MICKEY, nsbody special, MILTON FRY WIMPLE, afdetective, BILL STRINGFELLOW CORA KEEPER, the maid, MARY CHANDLER JOHN, the chauffeur-caretaker, BERNARD MOLYNEUX MRS. BENLOW, the housekeeper, MARY SLAVEN SENIOR CLASS PLAY The Senior Class of Gibson gave for their class play a three act farce written by Andrew Jameson. The name of the nlay was 'Aunt Sally from Cherry Valley.U The cast as follows ---- - AUNT SALLY, a rich old sninster, PEARL STEINKE GEORGIA, her young niece, DONNA JEAN MOLYNEUX ANTOINE DUKAL, who runs a beauty salon, EDWIN ALLISON LAUREL, his wife, SHIRLEE COOPER MRS. FLORA DINNIDDIE, a wealthy dowager, DONNA MOLYNEUX JOHN BAKER, her chauffeur, ROBERT VAIL SLASH COMMINGO, a gangster, MERRILL SHERHRED LOUISE DELGADO, who works at WAnto1ne'sU, GERALDINE FOX CRYSTAL, the maid, MARY SLAVEN PAT McCANN, an Irish detective, GLENN HcKAIN This nlay was oresented on April 15 and 16 in the High School Auditorium. Mr. Pyle was our director. W SENIOR DANCE On March 19, a St. Patricks dance was held in the Gymn Green and white decoractions adorned the gymn. With green lights, it was a very attractive place. Half of the floor was used for dancing and the other half was occunled with card tables and a refreshment stand. Each person present was entitled to vote for one of the senior boys as St. Pat. Robert Vail was crowned. SOPHOMORE DANCE A barn dance was sponsored in the gymn on the evening of Dec. 22. Cider and doughnuts were served. Dancing and playing cards were the main attractions. BASKETBALL BANQUET A banquet was held in honor of the basket ball teams. After a delicious d1nner,served by the mothers, letters were awarded and speeches were made. Mr. Pyle then showed us a movie, HTom Browns School Days.W