Katonah High School - John Jay Yearbook (Katonah, NY)

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The Little Minister At last! Mr. Smith and Miss Courreges had made the choice. The Little Minister, the delightful play by James Barrie, was to be our Senior Play. Everyone was excited, as evidenced by the fact that the entire class tried out for parts in the play. An all-star cast was soon selected, headed by Malcolm Burt as Gavin Dishart, the Little Minister, and Lucile Laurent as Babbie, the gypsy lass. Then began the real work. Week-ends and holidays of Mr. Smith, the cast and the crew were gladly given up for rehearsal time. As time progressed we became more and more enthusiastic. Una Wilson played the understanding mother capably. Shirley Tripp, as old Nanny, was sure to evoke tears before the village physician, Dr. McQueen, played by Robert Shorter, could send her to the poor house. Bill Fowler's portrayal of the haughty Lord Rintoul would only earn him a villain's fate, but the wagging tongue of Mora McLaren, Jean Koenig, almost undermined the minister's position. Rob Dow, the town drunkard, as played by Tom Broderick, presented a serious threat to Babbie's love for the minister, while his daughter Effie, Bobbie Lynn, made a touching appeal that almost ended the romance. Jackie Paillex provided some moments of humor as Jean McFadden, the new servant girl, which were supplemented by Donald Joyce as the sergeant searching for the gypsy. Two realistic mob scenes were highlighted by Jim Donohue's rebellious speech, and Charles Arnold and Bill Weist gave able support. Our beautiful set was erected under the direction of Miss Courreges, and no one could have done a better job. Behind the scenes Opal Sneddon assisted Mr. Smith with his excellent direction. Joyce Hall, Dolores Leal, Bill Weist and Carmen Gerardi completed the staff. Finally, after two months of practice, December third arrived. The matinee went off well, but the big test was that night. With a mixture of anxiety and dread we awaited the curtain, then the play was on! When the final curtain rang down we knew our ploy had been a tremendous success, and our efforts well worth the while.

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Yearbook Editors Seated: Joyce Hall, Jean Koenig, Co-editor, Dolores Leal, Opal Sneddon, Standing: William Weist, Jr., Robert Shorter, Co-editor, Janet Zarges. Yearbook Staff 52155055551 First Row: Carmen Gerardi, William Weist, Jr., Robert Shorter, Jean Koenig, Dolores Leal, Janet Zarges, Opal Sneddon, Lucille Laurent. Second Row: Una Wilson, Richard Jarvis, Bobbie Lynn, Peggy Curran, Shirley Tripp, Barbara Elsesser, Jackie Paillex, Jane Ferguson, Shirley Morgan, Norma Ritch, Caroline Herz. Third Row: Charles Arnold, William Fowler, Richard Corlett, James Donohue, Jack Wolfe, Thomas Ganung, John Greenfieldt, Thomas Broderick, Malcolm Burt, Donald Joyce.

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