Huntington North High School - Modulus Yearbook (Huntington, IN)

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Left to right: Sally Weyler, Janet Hoover, Margaret Pohler, Lorraine Cheesman, Charlotte Briggs, JoAnn Shull. The Modulus Revue The premiere performance of the Modulus Revue always results in the counting of tickets sold by the persistent efforts of the nominees. This year the contenders for the title were JoAnn Shull, Margaret Pohler, Sally Weyler, Charlotte Briggs, Janet Hoover and Lorraine Cheesman. Mr. Day, the 1954 ticket manager, reported an all time sale record with 4125 tickets sold. This prodigious sale made it necessary to present the revue a fourth night. Hats off to you, nominees! On opening night, Miss Janet Hoover, escorted by Stephen Moon, was proclaimed the 1954 Miss Modulus. Miss Hoover earn- ed the title by efficient planning and untiring effort. She holds the record of selling more tickets than any other previous nominee. Janet is very happy to be the winner, but she is happier to know that she contributed so much to the success of the revue. At left: The presentation. Master of ceremonies, Dave Repp, presents Modulus queen, Janet Hoover, to a capacity crowd. 23

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First row, left to right: Brooks Heck, Richard Ferguson, Kay Farrar, Jeanette Smith, Sharon Hauser, Sally Hosier, Pete Strodel, Anne Weesner, Steve Moon. Second row: Larry Tribolet, George Riseborough, Larrv Gilmsr, Tom Shideler. The lights dimmed, the velvet curtain part- ed, and the Modulus Revue of 1954 was born. Troubles multiplied as February 16, 17, and 18 drew near. Practice became the watch- word and Just go through it once more the standard bearer. The dance choruses drilled constantly un- til they mastered their routines. The 13 mem- bers of the orchestra, led by the baton of Mr. Wilbern, labored to devise the necessary effect for several types of musical presenta- tions. While the acts were being prepared, Mr. Diffenbaugh ' s army of painters, carpenters, artists, and electrical technicians transformed the stage from its natural state into a beauti- ful sparkling draped creation with a revolv- ing yearbook surmounting a marble pillar. K Unusual and entertaining specialties fea- turing several skits, a monologue and per- sonality interpretation helped comprise the program. Mrs. Patterson ' s watchful supervi- sion was responsible for the almost profes- sional caliber of their performances. Three girls worked hard to execute a solo tap dance and piano duet. Versatile vocaliz- ing by soloists, a duet, quartet, sextet and choir fulfilled capably that part of the Revue program. Our choir proved its adaptability when it accompanied an operatic number and an artistic ballet. This end was achieved only after several months of reading, inter- preting, practicing and memorizing the music under Mr. Slater ' s able direction. With the first round of applause, we all heaved a sigh of relief, for we knew that the show, representing a portion of talent and ability present in the halls of our school, was wholeheartedly accepted. The bigger and better than ever Modulus Revue of 1954 had attained the pinnacle of sv.ccess. Mr. Wilbern Directing the orchestra was only one of Mr. Leslie Wilbern ' s tasks as co-ordinator of the Revue. He also arranged for attractive backdrops, provided suitable props, selected audience appealing acts, encouraged dancers and heeded anxious actors. He assumed the major responsibilities of the overall success of this an- nual show. We all express our appreciation to Mr. Wilbern for helping to make this year ' s Modulus Re- vue one of the finest in the history of our school. 25