Memphis Catholic High School - Crusader Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Scene from last year's successful produc tion Big Hearted Herbert g Clayton Car- gile, and Miss Barbara Lee Oglicsvie Charl , es Nearn, Dan Bruce, Alford Wood Cin the title rolej, jack Gurley, Patricia B urke and Mary Ann Bailey. Appearing for a curtain call fand there were manyj is the entire cast of the la P Y Big Hearted Herbert . The play was hailed as one of the most successful high school productions of the year and much credit is due Father Joseph Greshem, Director of the Thalians, and the members of the cast, rc- sponsible for the stellar performance. nv ' Caught during a serious moment of re- I1 n earsal for the 1949 production by the Tha- lians. fFather Greshem is really not as tough as he seems.j Father is seen taking Pat Wil- ansen and Alford Wood son, Charlotte H through their lines.

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The Thalians From a humble beginning, the Catholic High Dramatics Club, the Thalians, has emerged into a fine theatrical group. In the first year of the school's history, Father Joseph Gresham gathered together nine fledgling actors: James Bowling, Anthony Foley, Everett McIvor, Hewitt Perkins, Nick Pesce, John Sparks, Ben Toma, Alford Wood and Donald Wooten, and presented a short Christmas play, The Song Immortal. This was the beginning of the Thalians. A little later, Father began work on the Hrst major show, Arsenic and Old Lace. Although none of the cast had had any previous experience in facing a large audience with a Broadway show, Father Gresham's fine direction led them to success. The second year the Thalians began broadcasting over Station C. H. S. Their first radio show over the P. A. was Christmas Carolv by Charles Dickens. That year also witnessed their first road tour. The Thalians took Charlie,s Aunt to Millington, as well as to Ellis Auditorium. It was also the first year that girls were introduced into the group. Last year's show was Big Hearted Herbert, and was held at Goodwyn Institute. It was as much, if not more, of a success as the previous productions. Your Uncle Dudley, this year's show, was a perfect follow-up to the others. It Went to Millington, was enjoyed by a large audience at Ellis Auditorium and was tele- visecl. The cast consisted of Alford Wood and Clayton Cargile, both four-year members, Charles Nearn and Jack Gurley, Misses Ernestine Coscia, Barbara Fisher, Charlotte Han- son, and Patricia Wilson. No history of the Thalians would be complete without listing their many stars. Topping the list for brilliant performances are Anthony Foley, Donald Wooten, James Bowling, Alford Wood, Clayton Cargile, David Turk, Patty Reilly, Julia Wooten, Mar- tha Ann Gatti, Ernestine Coscia, Hayden Kelly, Jack Gurley, Charles Nearn, Patricia Wilson, Shirley Ricossa, Barbara Lee Ogilvie, Charlotte Hanson, Joseph Fisher, Charles Harty, Vincent Aste, Daniel Bruce, Barbara Fisher, Joe Ronza, Jeff Smythe, Jerry Mc- Carty, Arthur Martin, Jane Reilly, Pat Burke, and the many others who made the shows successful. But, as always, the biggest bunch of Orchids goes primarily to Father Gresham, the driving factor of the organization. THE THALIANS THE THALIANS DRAMATIC SOCIETY DRAMATIC SOCIETY presents presents BIG HEARTED HERBERT SO'S YOUR UNCLE DUDLEY CAST CAST Hrrhcrl Kalncss .,... Rohcrf Kalnvss Elizalzvlh Kalncxs ...... . ...,..,....,. ........... A LFRED Woon , I .i.... CHARLES HARTY .,....i.SHIRLEY R1cossA Martha .i.............,....... I... ......... J A NNIE REILLY Hvrhvrf Kalncsx, Ir. ...... .........,.,.........., J ACK GURLEY Alice Kalnvss . ......,....... ....,... B ARBARA LEE OGILVIE Andrew Goodrich... ...... ...,. , . ,.... CLAYTON CARGILE Amy Lawrence ..,.,,, lim Luwrf'nc't'.. ..... .. Mr. Goodrich .......,, Mrx. Goodrich ..... .. Mr. Havens , ,.,,., ,. Mrx. Hazfwls ,.........PATRlCIA BURKE .....,...CHARLEs NEARN ,....,.....DANIEL BRUCE ..,..r.....MARY ANN BAILEY H..............,.......J0SEPH RoNzA , . AMARY JQSEPHINE PERRY Mahal Dzxon Church, ................................... PAT WILSON Ethclyn Church.. ............. ....... . .CHARLOTTE HANsoN Janet Church. .............. ........ . Dudley Dixon ,....... Cyril Church .......... Christine Sedcrholm .ERNESTINE COSCIA .....---...-.ALFRED Woon ....-.-.JAcR GURLEY .-.BARBARA FISHER Charley Post ............. ........ C HARLES NEARN Robcrf Kirby. .....,,. CLAYTON CARGILE

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s I A .nt .Q- Los Caballeros Los Caballeros Alegrosn, alias G1i Bruti Facci , is the official tag affixed to the Spanish Club of Catholic High. The organization was formed to present to the Spanish II class a better understanding of the customs, traditions, and modes of living in the vari- ous Spanish-speaking countries. All members of the class are members of the club. The oflicers are: Thomas Toma, presidentg James Murphy, vice-presidentg Leo Pierotti, secretary-treasurerg and Louis Ertz, sergeant-at-arms. The activities of the club consist in the giving of papers by different members about topics concerning Spain and South America, and discussion of these. The club also fosters the presentation of motion pictures, exhibits, etc. about various aspects of Latin life. This was especially evident during Pan-American Week this year. Los Caballerosn have profited greatly through the club in their study of the Span- ish language and have been greatly enriched in their understanding and appreciation of the Spaniard's way of life. Q Much of the success of the group is attributed to the sparkling guidance of their faculty moderator, Sister Mary Rita. 56