Isaac Newton High School - Newtonian Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Misl ic Qua OfLeia Wal a Qn ai Suocell THE MIKADO Filmer Hubble made the following remark which verifies our statement that the operetta was a huge success. “There is a great deal of credit coming to both teachers and students, a great deal of credit—” Enthusiastic audiences packed the house for each performance. The orchestra conducted by Filmer Hubble created a very effective mood with their presentation of the overture. As much as we hesitate to admit it, Daniel McIntyre helped (rival school spirit) with their contribution of two violins (players included)! Through their hard work and perseverance they have obtained certain success. Walter Bard and Walter Moscovitch who played the Mikado will ever be noted for their “blood curdling” laughs. It cannot be denied that they con¬ tributed much to the excitement and glamour of the opera. Pooh-Bah, alias Cecil Semchyshyn and Ken Brown, attempted dignity and justifiable pride in his “pr-r-oto- plasmal ancestors” led to the un¬ bounded enjoyment of the audience. Nanki-Poo — Who is this tall hand¬ some minstrel who was the centre of attraction throughout the entire per¬ formance — no other then Wilbert Wagner! His ability to stay in character was outstanding, for one who has had so little experience. He also displayed a very promising voice. Ko-ko known to Newton as Mike Zarzycki showed an outstanding talent for acrobatic endeavours. As the Tri¬ bune newspaper stated “Mike Zarzycki gave a sparkling interpretation of Ko-ko, the Lord High Executioner. In his case dramatic ability overshadowed his singing.” John Shanderuk, one of our grad¬ uates ably played the part of Pish- Tush. Two of our short, becoming sopranos, Sophie Kachanovsky and Olgo Duman- chuk contributed their outstanding talents to the performance by playing the part of Yum-Yum (which, by the way, describes them very well). Pitti-Sing was portrayed by Helen Stark and Steffie Morwick. Their con¬ tribution of fine singing and dramatic talent was noted by all. Although we did not see much of Olga Pilutik as Peep-Bo in the solos, she contributed much to the pleasing effect of the trios. Not to be outdone by the sopranos, our fine contraltos Norma Lewicki and Olive Kablak almost stole the show. They stayed in character throughout the whole performance giving very convincing performances. Back ground is an important factor in every operetta and our choruses ably supported the principals to mold the finishing touches to the operetta. Last but not least we hail our four lovely pianists, Lillian Karpynka, June Melnyk, Ona Olynyk and Mildred Galanchuk. UanJz y uc! The small word “thanks” does not seem to express the deep gratitude that is due to the teachers who worked so hard in the various opera committees to help make it a success. Co-operation between teachers and students was an important factor in allowing them to carry on their assignments calmly and efficiently. They set an outstanding example for the other students to follow. 42 Isaac Newton High School

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7he Mikado- on. 7he. louut ojj DRAMATIS PERSONAE THE MIKADO .Walter Bard, Walter Moscovitch NANKI-POO .Wilbert Wagner KO-KO .Mike Zarzycki PISH-TUSH . .John Shanderuk POOH-BAH .Ken Brown, Cecil Semchyshyn YUM-YUM Sophie Kachanovsky. Olga Dumanchuk PITTI-SING . .Stephie Morwick, Helen Stark PEEP-BO .Olga Pilutik KATISHA . .Norma Lewicki, Olive Kablak CHORUS OF SCHOOL GIRLS Sopranos — Pat Bartman, Jeanette Sovinsky, Marie Wavrenchuk, Janet Carter, Olga Kuzyk, Georgina Harris, Joyce Macuch, Rosemary Shewchan, Vera Murray, Olga Bardecki, Mary Prytula, Anne Herman, Nancy Saran- chuk and Shirley Oliver. Altos — Bernice Dobrowski, Lillian Smith, Jennie Wilk, Mary Basisty, Mildred Cardinal, Jeanette Mayuk, Sylvia Green, Steffie Kalyta, Ruth Jasper, Janet Kansky, Olive Wonsacz, Mary Kupecki, Bernice Cherski and Irene Kruk. CHORUS OF NOBLES Tenors — Don Mac, Jack Kempf. Maurice Prokipchuk, Ian Richardson, Roy Inouye, Nick Pidmurny, Bob Ketchen, Don Keller, Ed Leipz, Ed Labinowich, Jim Komishon, Steve Skrybalo and Ron White. Basses — Albert Glovitski, Joe Sara- han, Mitch Baryluk, Victor Dereniuk, Fred Ingaldson, Bruce Allan, Ed Sem- chyshyn, Ted Gacek, Ted Zapp, Stephen Checkwitch, Johnny Bohonos, Walter Tataryn and Ted Ranick. Coolies — Vera Kammerlock, Edwin Kammerlock, Ronald Schettler, Romeo Lipp, Orest Slobodian, and Adele Schumacher. Guards — Leon Sokalski, Leo Konyk, Joe Borchynski and Walter Narynski. Pianists — Olga Olynyk, Mildred Galanchuk and June Melnyk. Accompanists — Mr. Filmer Hubble and Lillian Karpynka. Compliments . . . Mountain Pharmacy COR. MOUNTAIN AND GARLIES Phone 55 400 44 Isaac Newton High School