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

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trayed by Charles Sloarmang his brother, Duke Fredrick by Lewis Rashmirg and Oliver by Bob Dann. Phebe and Silvius, languishing in love, were done by Peggy Wilson and Donald Fouser. David Miller as Amiens, coupled fine acting with a charming bit of vocal work. Mrs. Jay Edwards, accompanied by Mrs. Alfred Boylen, directed the incidental music for As You Like It . The costuming and staging of both productions were directed by Mrs. E. Stanley Taylor, assisted by Mrs. George Pierpont. TOUCHSTONE AND AUDREY Page Twenty-Fire

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Dramafics Ni As You LIKE IT Two notable dramatic performances were presented on the Hamden Hall stage in the past year. They were the traditional Christmas Pageant and the eagerly awaited Shakespearean play, As You Like It . On December 18th the Christmas Pageant was given for the school and invited guestsg in the evening it was repeated for the Children's Center. The Speaking Angel was portrayed by Bettie Barnes, while the solos of the three kings were sung by David Miller, Victor Anderson, and George Fouser. Bill Duffy, Howard Nielson, and Charles Sloatman impersonated the shepherds. Betty Christensen took the part of Mary, and Fred Colburn was joseph. Robert McGrath interpreted the Man with Graing john Baitsell, Man with Goldg Elizabeth Tracy, Girl with Flowers, Ralph Aussiker, Boy with Lamb. The Girls' Glee Club, trained by Miss Ruth Frischkorn, formed the Angel Choir. Vocal solos were sung by Elizabeth Cureton and Joan Benson. The pageant, which carries a beautiful message in singing and the spoken word, was as enthusiastically received by those who had seen it many times as by those who saw it for the first time this year. April 30th and May lst saw As You Like It presented by the high school and Eighth Grade. Under the brilliant direction of Mrs. George Baitsell, an abundance of talent was combined with a great deal of hard work to produce a creditable Shakes- pearean play. Howard Nielson as Orlando played opposite Claire Leader'who gave a spirited and sensitive portrayal of Rosalind. Carolyn Bushell did Celia. The character parts of Jaques and Touchstone were taken by Bill Duffy and George Fouser. Harriett Mack, who did the country wench, Audrey, and George Levine, who played the simple and rustic William, were a source of amusement to the audience. The Duke was por- Page Twenty-Four

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Social Aciivilies A picnic supper, held at the home of Headmaster and Mrs. E. Stanley Taylor, opened the school year. The picnic is an annual fes- tivity at which old students and faculty are introduced to the new students. The group had a de- lightful time around the terrace fireplace playing games and sing- ing songs. On October 30th the Seniors held a Halloween party as the first social event in the school. By joining in the games, dances, and refreshments, the students 'W' became better acquainted. Customarily an afternoon dance is held at the close of the fall term. This year on December l7th the students gathered in the auditorium to dance and exchange Christmas cards with each other. Later in the afternoon they joined in singing carols. On january 29th, in spite of the blizzard and difficulties of transportation, the junior Class sponsored a dance for the high school. The motif was winter sports, with bob-slcds, skiis, snow-shoes, and skates adorning the walls. Music was furnished by Bob Wxisstiiig and his orchestra. Under the guidance of the chairman, Victor Anderson, the following committees served: refreshments, Dorothy Solakian, Rosamund Hammer, -loan Peugeotg orchestra. Robert Dann, Betsey Northg transportation and finance, Bill Matthies, Howard Lackman, Shirley Kjeldsenq decorations, Joan Kelly, Peggy Wilson, Charles Sloatman. It was a gala affair and everyone agreed that the zero weather and snow-drifts only added to the gaiety. A Spring Informal, given on May 7th by the Freshman and Sophomore classes, was the second big dance of the year. Those serving on the committees were skillfully directed by the two chairmen, Dorothy Harris and Teddy Bergeron. Music was furnished by records and a program of mixed dances and refreshments made the evening successful. In the past, the junior Class has given the high school a picnic in honor of the Senior Class. This year it will be held at the Pine Orchard home of Mrs. Virgil McNeil in the last week of May. There will be the ceremony in which the Juniors present the Seniors with amusing gifts, followed by swimming, badminton, baseball, and croquet. june 4th is the day of commencement and, as usual, a Senior Prom will be held in the evening when the two graduating classes, Senior and Eighth Grade, will be honored. The hall will be decorated with daisies in accordance with the Hamden Hall tradition. Page Twenty -Six