Hamden Hall Country Day School - Perennial Pine Yearbook (New Haven, CT)

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DRAMATICS As a project in Dramatics this year, the High School English classes, ably directed by Mrs. George Baitsell, have been studying Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The cos- tumes and stage settings were done by Mrs. E. Stanley Taylor, who was assisted by Mrs. George Pierpont. The first installment appeared on December 12 in the form of Act One, presented by the Freshman class. Larry Munson and Barbara Miller took the roles of Romeo and Juliet and Nancy Mack entertained all with her portrayal of the nurse. On january 30 the Sophomores gave the Second Act which included an excellent balcony scene and an impressive wedding with Howard Lackman as Romeo and Peggy Wilson and joan Kelly as Juliet, respectively, in the first and second parts. The Juniors opened the Third Act on March 12 with a very effectual fight scene in which George Fouser as Mercutio died a memorable death. This was followed by an excellent parting scene between Romeo and Juliet with the parts taken by Bill Duffy and Elizabeth Duncan. The Seniors gave the Fourth and Fifth Acts on May 6 which ended the play with the deaths of these immortal lovers. The parts of Romeo and Juliet were taken by Jack Rasch and Martha May. Following this, the whole play was assembled for the public on May 15. The Traditional Nativity Play with Christmas Carols was presented on the afternoon of December 19 under the direction of Mrs. E. Stanley Taylor. This year the principal parts were: Mary-Eleanor Steffeng joseph-Frank Reynoldsg Man with Grain-Fred- erick Davisg Man with Gold-john Baitsellg Girl with Flowers-Carolyn Pierpontg Boy with Lamb-Charles Floreyg Speaking Angel-Jean McCurdyg The Three Wise Men- Wlilliam Duffy, Jack Rasch, Peter Wastrom. The music was directed by Miss Ruth Frischkorn. Mrs. Emerson Munson coached the speaking parts and tableaux. Page Twenty-S ix

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Qttihititg The school year was opened by a picnic supper held at Headmaster E. Stanley Taylor's home. This picnic is an annual affair at which old students and faculty may get acquainted with new students. After a hamburger roast on the terrace, the group played games and sang songs. A delightful time was had by all. The first social event of the school year was a Hallowe'en party held at school. It was planned so that the new students would feel at home with their school friends. The motif was a Gay Nineties Hallowe'en. Each class was asked to work up a short skit which would be a kind of vaudeville entertainment. After several team games and a treasure hunt, the guests had refreshment. Each year before the close of the fall term, it has been the custom to hold an after- noon tea dance. At this time the students distribute Christmas cards to their school friends. This year the school dance was December 19th. Everyone had a very enjoyable afternoon. After the close of the fall term, during vacation, the whole high school gathered at the school and from there went caroling. The group visited parents and also invalids. At the finish of the evening, the students were guests at Headmaster and Mrs. E. Stanley Taylor's home where cocoa and cookies were served. On February 13th, the Junior class sponsored a dance for the high school. The Yale Collegians furnished music for the affair. Many prefatory parties were held and among the hostesses were Elizabeth Duncan and Dorothy Bobbe. The motif was patriotic-red, white and blue, in honor of Washington's birthday. The dance was a grand success and everyone enjoyed the evening. Page Twenty- E igbl