Maynard High School - Screech Owl Yearbook (Maynard, MA)

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THE SCREECH OWL 19 sonalities, as well as being a very good publicity stunt to establish an interest in my picture. Until I have chosen the witches, I shall work around them, a proceedure which can be carried out with very little difficulty. The scene in which Macbeth sees a knife in the air had me puzzled for a while. I finally came to the conclusion that the only way to do it is to have the dagger suspended by thread, and play on it a weird green or red light , which ought to be effective against the inky blackness of the background. By making a double exposure, I shall be able to show Banquo’s ghost walking into the dining hall. The double- exposure trick will make him look transparent. Although this scene has been done on the stage with no ghost at all, I think it will be more realistic if it is played in the way outlined above. The apparitions seen by Macbeth in the witches’ cave can be produced easily. As they appear against a black background, I shall have a green or red light played on their heads, with the rest of the body concealed. So far as the actors are concerned, one never knows until production is started whether they are entirely suit- able or not. It may be that they lack certain traits necessary to a correct portrayal of their respective parts, and if it becomes necessary to change them, I shall do so without hesitation. As for the financial side of the undertaking, I am being backed by seven influential and very well-to-do gentlemen who would rather not have their names made public but who fully realize the wonderful opportunity for increasing their fortunes, an op- portunity which is present in such an investment as this colossal production as “Macbeth” is bound to be. — William Brindley, ’36.

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18 THE SCREECH OWL before supper and stay for breakfast — I would suggest a combination of two of the above types. For example combine number one, the Stale Joke Bore and number three, the Sportsman Bore. In between the lies about the size of the fish, you can slip a few of Joe Miller’s favorites. In the case of a mother-in-law who can out-talk you, as is usually the case, so that you can not get a word in edgewise, I would suggest the use of dynamite, or just grin and bear it. — William Higgins, ’37. MAY What month among the ten and two Do you my friend, prefer? May is the month, I’d answer you, My favorite month — yes, sir! Then winter’s exit is complete, Summer will soon enter. And Spring is leaping high to greet Reawakened Nature. The soothing warmth, the fragrant flowers, The long day’s cheerful sun Encircle May’s delightful hours Envigor every one. But most of all, it’s set apart In honor, love to Mother, Which makes it dearer to the heart Far more than any other. Mother, pure love, precious themes That flowers sweet portray, A tribute that all Nature deems Belongs alone to May. — Katherine Sheridan, ’38. SPRING Queen of the seasons to me is spring, When buds begin to open, and every- thing Takes on added life and starts to bloom In defiance of winter’s icy gloom. The violet shyly lifts her head high, To gaze serenely at the bright azure sky. A herald of summer, she is welcomed by all As a symbol of freedom from cold winter’s pall. — Helmi S. Tikkanen, ’37. THE MOVIE VERSION OF MacBETH Cast of Characters Macbeth Ronald Colman Lady Mahbeth .... Katherine Hepburn Macduff Gary Cooper Lady Macduff Constance Bennett Banquo Franchot Tens Duncan Sir Guy Standing Malcolm Richard Cromwell Hecate Myrna Loy Witches First Second Third Drunken Porter.. .Charles Butterworth Since the first shots of the screen version of Macbeth, that great Shakes- pearean tragedy, are to be made in a few weeks, I have succeeded in leasing a large section of the Paramount lot in Hollywood, California. I have bor- rowed the above stars from other movie companies, and I am about ready to begin. I have already sent a group of cameramen to Scotland to take pictures of scenery and old castles, from which will be selected the most suitable set- tings for use in the picture. For the indoor scenes, work has already begun on an elaborate Scottish castle which is to be an exact replica of one photo- graphed by my men in Scotland. Right now I have a staff of fifty men and women who specialize in costuming, rummaging in museums and making drawings of armor, weapons, and all articles of clothing worn by the people of Macbeth’s time. Although I have not yet selected the characters to portray the three witches, I propose to open an extensive “Search for Ugliness” contest which will surely uncover some very interesting per-

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CLASS OIF 1936 Johanna Aho “ Faithful , gentle, good, Wearing the rose of womanhood .” Play Competition (1); Field Hockey (1) (2) (3) (4); Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4); Class Ring Committee (3). Captain Jo Will never miss a show. When it comes to a hockey game Captain Jo is never tame. Adele Allbee “Her smile was so friendly.” Although Adele has been with us for only a short time, she has made a great many friends because of her fine per- sonality. We wish she had come to Maynard sooner. Gladys Anderson “Frame your mind to mirth and merriment, Which bars a thousand harms and lengthens life” Gladys always has a smile on her face. Don’t lose your sense of humor, “Gladie.” ! Mary Asciukiewicz “Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you” Mary doesn’t make much noise in school, but we have a deep inclination to believe that she really can “let herself go” when the occasion arises. Upon graduation we sincerely hope Mary will not take up residence in either Waltham or Acton! (Ask her why). Walter Askirka “Self -reverence, self-knowledge, self-control, These three alone lead life to soverign power.” “Wally” is certainly an example of a gentleman. He always has a kind word for and about every one. Walter’s smile is very contagious, and you can’t help smiling back.