Minden High School - Log Yearbook (Mindenmines, MO)

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H--H--H1 I I I 1 1 I I M fV) IDCj6D LOg I I I I I 1 H I 11 I 1I Mill VERSE CHOIR SPEECH AND DRAMATICS Someone has aptly stated that, “Speech is the common denominator of all successful endeavor.” Proceeding with this thesis, the speech department has endeavored to reach the student body in such a way as to contribute io happier and better living. “Better speech, better culture,” is an age old maxim. “Better speech, better business,” has been a discovery of this century. Successful men and women in the business and professional world are telling our young men and women that there are dividends in diction, and so urges them to perfect their speech. The students of Minden High School are becoming more “speecn conscious” every year. They are beginning to see that regardless of what they plan to ao after finishing high school, they will be better qualified to do it if they have the ability Because of the truth of the aforesaid statements, the Speech department of the Minden High School is classed with the growing departments of the institution. A speech recital was given at the close of the year, which gave a fair estimate of the final quality of work which had been done in this department during the year. The Speech Choir which appears on this page presented a repe -toire of classical and popular selections, along with individual selections by the various members of the speech and dramatics class. The choir was asked to present a recital at the Crawford County Teachers Meeting in Girard the first semester. ■H I' I I 1 I I 1 1 I -1-1-1--P1 1-1 1111 1 I 'M1 “Education Through Experience” »-!■ 1-1 1 I 1 I l-H 1 1 1 I 1 1 I r 1 1 1 «■ H-H-h

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 The Minden Los i m-i-h-h-h-i-h-m i 11 u: m-h- THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND lr. Charles A. Goodhall, director Drum Majors: Beth Carter, Marylee Coniton. Piccolos: Rosalie Bouton, Doris Walters. Clarinets: Jack Caslavka, Betty Caslavka, Lois Toms, Betty Hopper, Wanda Longo, Ruth Ella Champion, Dorothy Clathman, Arlene Sandene, Zora Sue Wingo, George Houghton, Dorothy Spriggs, Gordon Ding-man. Saxophones: Genevieve Toms, Bonnie Pe-kins, Billy McClure. Trumpets: Norman Jones, Maxine Kelsey. Don Maxwe'l, Barbara Hutchinson, Frankie Colyer. Horns: Shirley Trost, Georg Crockett, Bonna Divine. Baritone: Billy Pe kins. Trombones: George Richey, Raymond Smith, Emile Jamar, Marjorie Moore. Basses: Anna-belle Gathman, Betty House, Maida Rouse. Drums: George Gilbert, Walter Howaro, Jackie Kelsey, Arlene Roge s, Howard Comrton, Lorene Short. How proud we are of our High School Band. Shakespeare has said, “The man who has no music in himself or is not moved by concord of sweet sounds is fit for treason.” No one can say that of the students of the Minden Scnoois. i ne many programs given by the Band are always lookedforward to with much interest and enthusiasm. The Band has a membership of fourty-three members and with Mr. Goodhall as their director has given the community a splendid organization. •H t t H Mill Education Through Experience h-h.|. 1 I I-H-H I H-H-H-H I I

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i: m-hThe Minden Log 1»1111 h--h-h- -k-:-SENIORS FAREWELL PLAY Here Comes The Prince The Senior Class presented a “living memorial” to the school and community on the night of May 3, as they produced a splendid royalty comedy “Here Comes the Prince.” Nothing could speak better or live longer in the hearts of those who saw this play, than the high type of dramatic ability displayed in this the final performance of the graduating class of 1940. Joan, played by Wanda Longo, a good egg who is silently in love with Terry, played by George Gilbert, finds an evening full of complications as sne tries, wrth the help of Granny, Annabelle Gathman, to sicken Carol, Mary Faye Hughes, of royalty before the Prince, Clinton Armstrong, really arrives. Terry, who is infatuated with the glumour of Carol, is disguised as the blond cook, Hortense, so as to remain near her and try to persuade her that his love is more genuine that the fortune hunting Prince. In the meantime, Joan, disguised as the Prince, is finding it rather hard to turn Carol against royalty. Winks, the lady killer butler, played by B. J. Crouch, proves to be a real comedy part as he makes love to Hortense with much fervor. The bird professor, played by Jack Caslavka, also provides many laughs as he makes love to the glamorous Carol in the terminology of his beloved birds. Mrs. Lovejoy, Betty Jean Hopper, and her daughter Wanda. Wilma Bolton, supply plenty of laughs as they scheme to impress the Prince at the expense of Carol. Ambitious father, played by Dick Smith, finally decided it is hard to marry his daughter into royalty, and is at last content to see her marry the professor, and to give his blessing to Terry and his niece Joan. Sonya, the dancer is played by Genevieve Toms. ORATION, DECLAMATION AND DEBATE Jack Caslavka, Oration, “Ropes”; Dorothy Gathman, Debate; Betty Caslavka, Debate and Declamation, “As the Heron’s Fly ; Rosalie Bouton, Turner Rouse, Debate. 1 M-H 1 i-H-H -1 H' l-1 “Kducation Through Experience” I-H-H-H i i I I 1 II I I 1 1 I 1 ■I-H-H-H-+