Laramie High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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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.

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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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HOTl’S HAREM Front Row: Hetty IwaUukl, Ann-tlrc St ruble, Jean Hall, 1‘rtEjjy R u - •er. I’helie Norton. Second Row: Phylli» Mener, Mary Loufac HOTI'S HAREM Makii.yx Murphy CJnDKR THE NAMEof Hoti’s Harem, the com- mercial club of I .a ramie High, was organized No- vember i, 1942. Sponsored by Mr. J. F. Williams, the club, consisting of fifteen advanced shorthand students, elected Margaret Burns, president: Peggy Reusser, vice-president: anti Marilyn Murphy, sec- retary-treasurer. The purpose of the club was to secure a more thorough knowledge of commercial occupations and to help in I.aramie 1 ligh's war effort. Hoti. the club's namesake, is familiar to all com- mercial students as the banker who collects a nickel from all pupils who chew gum in the typing room. At intervals this money is put into war stamps. Hoti's Harem was the first and only Victory Corps in Laramie High, and held the title of Production Service. The girls lyegan their busy year by sponsoring a contest for the sale of stamps and bonds, in which every class in high school competed. The contest, which began on that memorable anniversary. Decem- ber 7, 1942, continued through January 7. 1943, and reached a grand total of $38.700.00 worth of bonds and stamps sold. The junior class, taking top honors Pnsn. Mjrujrvt Rum , KUln Prtrblc». Mary Gordon. Third Row: Doris Johanarn. Mildrrd Harlowr. Mr. William . Marilyn Murphy. with the largest amount credited to their name, were given a party consisting of a dance and a full length movie. Another undertaking by the club was the making of a scrapbook showing what I .aramie high had done for the war effort. The scrapbook, which won first place in the state scrapbook contest, was made by Margaret Bums. Peggy Reusser. Mildred Harlowe. and Marilyn Murphy. The club also made duffle bags for the Junior Red Cross, bookmarks for the veterans’ hospital in Cheyenne, and packed port- folios as Christmas gifts for our fighting forces. On April 14 the club joined with the F. T. A. in giving an assembly. A “Bomb Tokyo” campaign was instigated by Mr. Thayer on April 1, with a goal of $30.000.00 worth of bonds and stamps to be sold. Each class took off from San Francisco, and when $5.000.00 bad been obtained, it reach Tokyo. For each $100 bond receipt, one bomb was dropped on this fair city. Soon the goal of $30,000.00 had been passed, so a new goal of $50.000.00 was set. With this con- test running to the end of the school year. May 14. it will lie a fight to the finish with the sophomores and freshmen in particular bidding for top bombing honors. Hoti’s Harem and Laramie High arc determined to put Laramie on the map and Tokyo off!