Hinton High School - Dart Yearbook (Hinton, WV)

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THEDART,1926 ,J . -,J .f The Dramatic Club The characters that made the Charm School successful organized the first Dramatic Club Hinton High School ever had. and it is hoped that it will be as successful in the following years as it has been this year. The club elected Brud Burke. President: Thelma Lawrence, Secretary and 'l,'reasurer. The membership is open only to Juniors and Seniors and those of special talent. The new members will seek enrollment by means of try-outs, and then they will be voted upon by the club. The club has already selected pins, and plans are being made for taking in new members. The purpose of the club is to study drama from a standpoint of in- terest in the portrayal of character, and to give to its members the oppor- tunity of bringing to the foreground any latent talents that might be of use in the lield ot dramatics. As a result of the play a Public Speaking class has been organized relative to the dramatic club in its purpose ot giving every pupil the op- portunity of learning the art of speaking in public. This art has been developed more in the past years than ever before and is supported by all up and coming educational institutions. J Page Fiftv-three

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FH A T 1926 is. i'i 'V ll' ,gl r E D R 1 fi 1V..1., liar ir, .ns The Senior Play The Senior Play is a customary production used in most High Schools and is an annual affair to be looked forward to in Hinton. On the eve of December l8, l925, the pulley ropes creaked and the curtain ascended to display to the audi- ence a shaking and quivering production of The Charm School,', by the Senior Class of l926. Alter all the worries and cares ot some six weeks of practice, we discovered that our mere amateurs were revealing to their public an almost professional pro- duction. Andrew Timberlake, as the young man who had inherited a girls' school, finds himself quite at ease in this new environment. Barbara Miller, as the full- tledged spinster, succeeded in bringing the play its marks of merit. Dorothy Daly, as the matron of the school, does her part justice and is cautious of the actions of Vernette Burger, who played the part of the romantic school girl. Supporting these tour principals were the lovable, witty and clever twins, portrayed by Bob Murrell and Newman Faulconer, while Brud Burke, Frank Allen, Byron Scott, Thelma Lawrence, Helen Johnson, Evelyn Sweeney, Nina Wfarf, and Cary XV aid each contributed their talents in as pleasing a manner. The play consisted of three acts, and between acts Isabelle Thomasson and Katherine McNeer displayed their talent in dancing and song, supported by choruses that would cause Zieglield to take notice. The Seniors this year had a class lull ol talent and through their tireless ef- forts they were able to have the most successful production in the history of Hinton High School. The ticket sale for the evening's entertainment amounted to about 55745, and after clearing expenses, the class was able to give about 3300 to the financing of the Dart. The wonderful success of the play was caused by the untiring efforts of Miss janet Vannoy. Miss Vannoy has had special training in dramatics and is a will- ing worker. Page Fifly-four