Kramer High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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THE CHIMES OF NORMANDY Changing from the Spanish atmosphere in the previous two operettas. The Chimes of Normandy . which was presented by the choir March 30-31, found its setting in the French peasant community of Corneville. As the eur- tain opens. the servants have come to the hiring fair seeking work. but a battle soon threatens between the girls and Serpolette tLeatrice Ewertl. however. the Bailli tAmos Wolfl arrives just in time to preserve order. Next we meet Grenicheux tReinhart Gloorl who claims that he rescued Germaine fHelcn Nelsonl from drowning. and that she promised to marry him. However, Germaine's miserly guardian. old Gaspard tBernard Nelsonl has planned for her to wed the Bailli. Enter Henri de Corneville CDon Brownl who forms a party of men to search a haunted old chateau. Grenicheux. hidden in armor. discov- ers that Gaspard has been doing the haunting to frighten the village folk away from his stolen treasure. After recovering his treasure. Sir Henri tells that it was he who had saved Germaine's life. Gaspard reveals that Germaine is the Machioness of Lucenay, and the story draws to a close with a double wedding impending be- tween Henri and Germaine. and Grenicheux and Serpolette. The operetta was under the direction of Mr. Henry Anderson. vocal instructor, and Miss Phyllis Moore. dramatics instructor. HSIXTEEN IN AUGUST Sixteen In August . one of the ever- popular teen-age comedies with a new slant. was presented by the senior class May 11-12. The play revolves around Gusty Goodrich fMartita Howardl and adolescent girl dom- ineered by an old-fashioned father fDon Brown! and a scholarly boy friend, Arthur Petersen tBob Ridenourl. The play was directed by Miss Phyllis Moore. As a punishment for smashing her father's car Gusty. who will be 'tsixteen in August , has been confined to her home for the summer va- cation. To help her father. Gusty and Arthur try to restore the health of a patient, Carol Dean tJean Gassl. They try various ways of earning money. all of which Dr. Goodrich dis- approves. The climax of the play comes at the bene- fit dance when Carol's selfishness leads to real trouble. She convinces Gusty that a lucky ring will restore her health and make dashing Duke Weatherby tJim Richb concentrate his attentions on Carol instead of sophisticated Cynthia Thornton tSharon Haleyb. Trying to get the ring Gusty and Carol have an accident which results in a great deal of worry for all involved. Carol suddenly realizes how swell Gusty has been and decides that she can get well by herself now. Gusty's father also de- cides that his daughter is really admirable. Other members of the cast included: Miss James tGeraldine Blaserl. Asia May fPat Hey- nenl. Lil Stone fBarbara Hockenbergerl, Emily Goodrich tDelight Walkerh. Effie McCann fCol- leen Blaserl. and Olga Dean CBetty Steuffeinb Standing: B. Ridenour. M. Howard. P. Heynen. Miss Moore, B. Steuffer, G. Blaser. Sitting: B. Hockenberger, J. Gass, J. Rich, S. Haley, D. Walker, D. Brown, C. Blaser. .-41..

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Bob Rldtnoul Jlm Rxch M1 Alpcls Jtan Gass NO1IUiBbCl.tChCl Clarlce Ernst Pat Hcynen Mlldred SpClChL1 Norma Wh1t3kG1 V1rg1n1a Gxapc MISS Haney Mal tha Meck Mary Korbmaker Martlta Howard Dellght Walker Ruth Nyffeler M1m1 Hahn B1lly Chustcnsen and Agnes FIX ANNUAL STAFF Here s your permanent xecord a record of the school act1v1t1es for the school yea1 of 43 44 The staff and xts sponsors MISS Raney and Mr Alpexs hope that thls yearbook vull serve to help you recall the many pleasant events of your days spent ln Kramer Hlgh We want to thank all who have made thlS annual a success the advertlsers students and the many others who have added thelr b1t Edltor 1n Chief M1m1 Hahn ASS1St8Ht Ed1tor B111 Chmstensen Bus1ness Managel Ruth Nyffeler Assxstant Bus1ness Manager Dellght Walker Senlor Edltors Clauce Ernst Pat Heynen Sports Edltoxs .hm Rlch Bob Rldenour Organ1zat1on Ed1t01S Norma Boettcher Ma1t1ta Howard Feature Ed1tor Jean Gass Honor Roll Mlldred Spelcher Norma Whltaker Typ1StS Agnes F1x Martha Meek Advert1s1ng V1rg1n1a Grape Mary Ann Korbmaker ..40-

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