Laramie High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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★ SENIOR CLASS PLAY Peggy Rkusser jOoWN THROUGH the centuries it ltas been common knowledge to the so-called stronger and more intelligent half of our earth's inhabitants— man—that their weaker and more fragile compan- ions have one outstanding fault—the inability to make up their minds. So when a woman does make up her mind, it is a great occasion, an event of the times; and a great event it was that took place in form of the Senior Class Play, “Yes and No.” Un- der the direction of Miss Louise Hilsabcck, the three-act farce was presented March 26, 1943. Written by Kenneth Horne, the play was one of the most unique and unusual types ever presented on the Laramie High stage. The comedy had two acts and an epilogue, each act consisting of two scenes. Act I tells what might have happened if Jo had said ‘‘No.” The second act tells what might have happened if Jo had said Yes, and the epi- logue shows what really happened. The setting is the living room of an Upper Wer- ton Rectory in Somerset. Reverend Richard Jar- row (Bob Wagner) is the absent-minded, hopelessly forgetful type, with a benign personality and an air of vagueness and preoccupation. His wife (Col- leen Manfull) is a faded, well-meaning, tactless woman who lives in a state of hopeless disorganiza- tion. Their two daughters. Joanna (Maeilene Mor- gan and Sallv (Peggy Reusscr) also have vague and preoccupied manners. Mrs. Webb, the house- keeper (Maureen Smith) is forever exas| eratcd at the disorderly family. Act I, Scene I finds the family discussing the forthcoming arrival of Adrian Marsh (Jimmy Clay) a friend of the family who is stopping to say good- by on his way to Persia. The entire family expect him to ask Jo to marry him. which lie does, but is promptly refused. Scene H shows Adrian propos- ing to Sally whom he has loved all the time. Sally accepts his offer when, to his amazement. Jo sud- denly decides to marry him after all. Adrian, how- ever, relieves himself in a diplomatic way. but the situation is further complicated when Bagshott. the curate (Wilbur West) confesses his love for Jo. knowing he should not because lie has an under- standing with Sally. At the end of Act I. however. Adrian and Sally and Bags and Jo are together. Act II repeats the same action as Act I up to the time of the proposal, but this time Jo says Yes.” The action becomes complicated when Jo is stubborn about the engagement and the scene ends in a hilarious uproar with Mr. Jarrow beseeching the en- gaged couple “to beautify the sacred state of Holy Wedlock!” Scene II takes place the following afternoon with everything in a state of utter confusion because Jo cannot decide upon anything for the wedding. Adrian, completely exasperated by Jo’s manner of disconccm, finally discovers he loves Sally, and like- wise Bags finds he loves Jo. The epilogue, which shows what really happened, begins as did Acts I and II. Adrian, however, has come to propose to Sally, not to Jo, and as the final curtain is lowered Adrian and Sally, and Bags and Jo tenderly embrace, and they lived happily ever after.

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March 19, the American Legionnaires were roused in Casper by seven hopeful orators holding forth on “Wake Up America.” Jim Forbes had won the local contest held here March 14, in which George Hultz placed second and Richard Nelson and Gordon Myers tied for third place. Jim Forbes copped fourth place in the State Contest. THESPIAN CLUB Margaret Burns and Pat Harison OHE AUDITORIUM lights are dimmed, tl»c crowd ceases their chatter, and the curtain rises on another year with the Thespian Club of Laramie High School. In the fall the club presented the three-act com- edy, “Ever Since Eve,” one of the snappiest plays ever produced by high school students. The popu- lar theme “male versus female,” was the underlying plot. Keeping in line with the December war stamp drive, the Thespian Club and Glee Club presented a Christmas program to which a defense stamp was the admission. At the P.-T. A. Founders’ Day program, the club gave a one-act play, Pioneers Forever,” a drama depicting the progress of the American peo- ple through the years. Climaxing a year of good entertainment, the Thespians presented their spring round of one-act plays. Orville’s Big Date,” headed the program; a story of how sixteen-year-old Orville outwitted his scheming sisters. The next plays were “Gray Bread,” a drama l»a.scd on the proverb, Better eat gray bread in your youth than in your age,” and “What Grandmothers Know,” a sentimental comedy of the 1890s. Concluding the one-act productions was “Be Home by Midnight,” a domestic comedy of the Jones family. The highest honor attained by a Thespian is the earning of the eight-jewel pin. Those seniors quali- fying were Willis Jensen, Margaret Burns, Bob Mc- Kay, Gordon Myers, Colleen Manfull, Peggy Reus- ser, Maurine Smith, Robert Wagner, George Hultz, Donald Hartman, and Edgar Reeves; while two juniors, Bonnie Davidson and James Forbes earned the award. Recognition for outstanding achieve- ment, best Thespian of 1942-43 was given to Mar- garet Bums. Winding up the year of dramatic effort, the fol- lowing were initiated into National Thespians: Col- leen Carroll. Perry Clay, James Forbes. Bonnie Kil- zer, Peggy Hitchcock, Bernice Irene, Ellen Sackett. Phyllis Byers, Bobby Jean Chisholm. Bill Soule, Bob Wilson, Gertrude Butschcr, Georgia Collins, Bar- bara Fluty, Sylvia Morrill, Ivina Royer, Marjorie Snow, June Walsh, Marvin Willard, Barbara Ing- ham, Carolyn Miller, Maeilenc Morgan, and Leon Babcock. At the last meeting of the year, officers for the coming school year were chosen. Perry Clay was elected president; Bonnie Davidson, vice-president; and Sylvia Morrill, secretary-treasurer. With this the curtain falls on another year with the Thespian Club, and the thearc-going public of Laramie go out into the Wyoming night, commenting on the performances of the year. n THESPIAN PLAY

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Step-A-Head Dramatics Club IJnder ' I'HE sponsorship of Miss Wymorc, the Step-A-Hcad Dramatics Club was organized in the fall of 1941. The club consists of any persons in the seventh, eighth, or ninth grades who arc interested in some form of dramatic work. Organizing for the year in September, 1942, the club planed its activities and elected officers. Betty Lou Thompson won the presidency, and the vice- president chosen was Dorothy Ann Bouck. Evelyn Syler was elected for the position of secretary. The activities of the group during the past year have been varied and entertaining. In November the organization gave an evening program for their parents, friends, and classmates. The entertainment consisted of four one-act plays which were well re- ceived by the audience. Providing enjoyment and for everyone, an informal party was held last De- cember for the club members and their guests. The group again presented several more plays and solo numbers this spring in an evening entertainment for friends and parents of club members. A one- act play was also given for the Parent-Teachers’ Association of the Stanton School. Ending the year’s activities and bringing to a close a very successful season, the club gave an in- formal party on April 22. Junior Class Play Bonnie Davidson and James Forbes ©HE CREAM OF the high school, the juniors, presented their annual class play November 21, Pro- fessor, How Could You.” Under the able direction of Miss Dorothea Knepper, it was one of the high- lights of the season in school dramatics. Kicliard Del.and portrayed Grandpa Perry, an old, retired fanner, and Bobby Jean Chisholm, his wife, a sweet, gray-haired old lady. James Forbes played the part of Keats Perry, a young professor at a well-known college, whose bane and only prob- lem was Vicky Randolf (Bonnie Davidson) who added spice and romance to the play. Arthur Albert played John Appleby, an old school friend of Vicky’s, who stole many laughs trying to be helpful in getting Keats a wife so that he could become dean of the college. Bernice Irene as Pricilla Morely, Ellen Sackctt as Valaric Whit- man. and Edna I .arson as Tootsie Bean, ably filled the parts of the three girls who were chosen by (Continued on Page 33) STEP-A-HEAD DRAMATICS CLUB IVont Row: Ethel Hum . Angelinc Collin». Jerry Duke . Raymond Wheeler. Nickie Teslick. Gary Johnson. Evelyn Syler. Betty Lou Thomf n, Dorothy Bourk. Billie Jeanne Kberturt. Prudlla Lkbuii. Betty Daniel . Joann Kinney, Yvonne Ingram. Second Row: Alma O»- tennan. Beverly Trea.lway. Patricia Reeae, (Blew Pariah. Sonny Ingram. Johnny Soule. Eugene IHttner. Cary McConnell. Martin Wil on. Dewey McConnell. Katherine Clement. ELaine Dickinson, Dorothy Daniel-. Nancy Summer . Thin! Row: Charlotte Walker. Barbara Baker. Margaret Ann Roberta. Margaret Towne. Patricia Covington. Betty Mr- Den nan. Gwen Jen»cn, Eugene Brown. Prank Mile», Roy Hay . Darrel William . Anna Marie Wittenbraker. Barbara Pattcnon, Patty Jac-kecei. Mi» Wymorc. Fourth Row: Donald Thompson. Shelby Smith. Donald Alim. Kenneth Madden. Bobby Meeboer, Marvin Woods. Jack Hariaon. Billy Ho ley. Larry liu.hrr, Betty Lou Yodcke. Joyce McLen- nan. Polly Tbomp «i, Norma Jean Topham. Joann Small. Top Row: Leroy Murphy. Eugene Moore. Billy Nelson. Harley Axe. Billy Lind. Donald Wagner. Bill Hammond. Kuwell Ead . Billy Melvin. Ken- neth Hoflerber. Sylvia Smith. Je »ie McLennan. Cecil Lynch. Tommy Pope. Jimmy Funn. Nancy Ankney.