Glenbard High School - Pinnacle Yearbook (Glen Ellyn, IL)

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Third Quarter Over the hump was the phrase to describe Glenbard students at the beginning of the third quarter, for they had passed the half- way mark in their strug- gles. Ahead of them yet were many outstanding events such as the operetta, the Heart Hop, and the senior play. The third quarter was to keep students more occupied than any other period since it was packed with activities planned during the first part of the year and now drawing to comple- tion. Dance Gypsies Usually well-filled, noisy halls were strange- ly divested of both noise and people on the afternoon of January 26. The occasion for this change was the fourth open house of the year sponsored by the junior class. All corri- dors, immediately after classes were dismiss- ed, had deposited the thundering horde into the Glenbard ballroom where everyone whirled to enchanting recorded melodies. There were no madly-dashing, swinging and swaying con- ga lines, and no fancy jitterbugging, but just the good old down-to-earth type of dancing that makes Glenbard's open houses so well- liked by the students. Juke Box Tunes Any outsider entering Glenbard's portals on the night of January 27 might well have thought to have stepped through a looking- glass. The occasion was the dance and party given in combination by the Art Club, French Club, and Kits and Skits. Any member of these clubs could bring one friend, thus giv- ing outside students the opportunity of at- tending this enjoyable affair. The only other Senior class officers purchase defense bonds. requirement for admission was that each per- son should come dressed like a well-known advertisement. Costumes were judged, and the wearer of the best received a prize. In addition various games were played further adding to the enjoyment of this event. Precedent To Be Followed Since the beginning of the school term the seniors had been in a quandry over what to leave the school as a class memorial. After much haranguing, the thing narrowed down to three possibilities, namely, a public address system, a new clock system, and a scholarship fund. To narrow the field down any farther at first seemed impossible, but then-Oh happy day I-Some blessed person in an anony- mous letter to Mr. Biester suggested that the seniors buy defense bonds with their money rather than some material thing. The sug- gestion immediately caught fire when set be- fore the class, and by an almost unanimous decision the idea was adopted. That very day the senior class officers purchased six fifty- dollar defense bonds. Glenbard was thus first in a truly American action which, it is hoped, may be taken up by other schools. Aquatic Calisthenics Splash! Oh, the water's nice and warm! With this cry the Hi-Y's annual splash party got under way. It was held in the Pool of North Central College in Naperville on Mon- day, February 2. About sixty students man- aged to enjoy themselves that evening in this well-liked summer sport. The various types of water amusement in which those who at- tended the party participated included tag, diving, racing, and other contests of skill. This affair, open to all students in the school, is presented by the Hi-Y to give every- one a chance to practice up on their dog- paddling before summer arrives. Secretary-Ti'easurer Edmondson, President Osgood, Opera Comic Postmaster Knapp, Vice-President Fowler. Long known for splendid operettas, Glenbard carried on the tradition this year with the Music Department's presentation of The Frantic Physician by the writer, Moliere, and composer, Gounod. After months of rehearsing, the cast and chorus gave a performance that could well be called professional. Both in scenery and story this operetta features changes. Upon the curtain's open- ing a palace assembly room is revealed in which King Louis XIV and his guests are gathered to watch another play on a small theatre stage set up in the palace room. As the curtain of the inner stage opens, Sgan- erelle, a wood-cutter, is seen quarreling with his wife Martine. When the quarrel reaches the stage of blows, Leander, the hero, interrupts but is chastised by both for interferring. Later, in a secret meet- ing with Lucinda, his sweetheart, Leander is depressed because Lucinda's father, Page twenty-five

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Curtis at chimesg Christmas convo play. the highlights of the Christmas season, along with several other activities. In the annual Christmas convocation, the choir, orchestra, and choruses united to pre- sent a fine musical program While the dra- matics department presented a play. The last part of the convo was given over to carol singing by the students. The Girl Reserves and Hi-Y collaborated with the rest of the school in furnishing Christmas baskets, chi1dren's toys, and Christ- mas trees to needy families. The Hi-Y also presented its annual Christmas party for forty younger boys in the school community during vacation. Three games kept the basketball squads busy during vacation. In the DeKalb tourna- ment Glenbard lost its first game to Sycamore. However, a previous double victory over Maine and another double one over Hinsdale made up for it. Christmas time's gayety lent itself well to all these activities and perhaps made it the most enjoyable season of the year. 79 Any Bonds Today? This cry has echoed through the halls of Glenbard for many a day. The kids have given up being spendthrifts in order to save their pennies for defense stamps. The plan of selling these parcels of freedom was organ- ized and carried out by the Student Council with multitudes of sugges- tions from other patriots. Every noon hour the line to the booth is long, and de- fense books are filling up rapidly. Members of the council volunteered to act as salesmen, and each noon hour one of them presides at the booth. The plan is not only convenient, but also serves many as a re- minder that everyone can do his share in an emer- gency. PARTIDA At the end of the first semester one of Glenbard's best-liked teachers left. Cheerful, smiling H, M i s s C r o u s e l changed her occu- pation f r o m a Spanish teacher to a government employee. She in- tended to use her extensive k n o W- ledge of the Span- ish language to aid the govern- ment. Miss C r 0 u s e had taught Span- ish at Glenbard for eight years, ever since she had received her master's degree in the romance languages from the University of Illinois. Here at Glen- bard she did her bit to further U. S. relations with Latin America by sponsoring the Pan- American League. With Miss Crouse novv working for the government, it is certain that Uncle Sam's Good Neighbor policy will go a long Way. Miss Crouse Halfway Mark Shortly after noon on Friday, January 24, for the first time in many months the halls Were absolutely quiet, the semester had end- ed. Even though this semester had brought the students many pleasant events, its end brought pleasure. uk if ir Page twenty-four

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Operetta, The Frantic Physician Geronte, has ordered her to marry a wealthy suitor, whom she does not love. To defer the marriage Lucinda has feigned loss of speech. Valere and Lucas, two servants, are sent by Geronte to find a doctor capable of curing Lucinda's dumbness. Martine to get even for the beating she received tells them that her woodcutter husband is a remarkable physician but will not admit it until severely beaten. The poor husband when confronted finally admits to be a doctor in order to escape further pun- ishment. The inner curtain then falls on the first act while King Louis and his guests are entertained during the intermission by the premiere ballerine. In act II Leander poses as an apothecary's assistant to gain admittance to Lucinda. Meanwhile the woodcutter, still posing as a doctor, diagnoses Lucinda's illness and then attempts to leave. But he is recognized by Page twenty-six Leander, who by threaten- ing to discover the quack bribes him to help them. The couple thus escapes. The quack, however, is also discovered by Geronte, and, after attempting unsuc- cessfully to escape, is told that he will be hanged for his deception. The woe is further heightened by the apprehension of 'the escap- ed couple. Then'-'in the ex- citement 'Lucinda forgets .her plan to act dumb and ' speaks. Her father over- whelmed with joy believes the woodcutter to have worked the cure and ac- claims him highly. Also when news is brought that Leander has inherited a large sum of money Ger- onte approves of the cou- ple's marriage. Thus all ends well. The cast included the following: Sganerelle, Rich- ard Weiss, Martine, Mary Ellen Carlton, Leander, Mr. Howard Dill, Lucinda, Charlotte Allabeng Valere, Willard Dorsettg Lucas, Joe Rawlings, Geronte, Bill Becker 3 Jacqueline, Carol Rideout on the first night and Jean Tiedeman on the second, and Louis XIV, Don Fischer. Hilarious He-Haws The night of February 11 i was a fateful one for the group of donkeys that an- nually visit Glenbard. At that time certain faculty members mounted these steeds and rode to do battle against a similarly mounted group of senior boys. This contest was supposedly gov- erned by the rules of basketball, a spherical ball being used to aid that impression. But for all that they could just as well have used an oval shaped ball, for in the subsequent me- dieval melee it was easy to imagine the splint- ering of lances, the flashing of swords, the wielding of battle-axes, and the clanging of armor. At the end of this affray when the blood had settled and the women had been re- vived, the score was found to be in favor of the dogged faculty. Since no casualties were reported, the Band Boosters, sponsors of this donkey affair, were well satisfied with its re- sults. Turnabout Ahem! was just one of many exclama- tions made to attract some girls' attention.