Nazareth Academy - Lanthorn Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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Cur Senior Play chilled us with mystery. . . Mystery, romance, and comedy glowed under the spot- lights at our senior play, Mistress of Mellyn. The result was a suspense-filled evening gaily relieved at moments by comedy and love. Martha Leigh came to the TreMellyn mansion to be governess. Little did she know of the great mystery which would unfold before her. As time went on, Connan Tre- Mellyn, the master of the mansion, seemed to favor Martha. Martha wondered about the first Mistress of Mellyn. Had she really run off with another man? Did the house hold a secret which a curious person could discover? With his delightful sayings and wit, Peter Nansellock was a carefree contrast to the mysterious fear that enveloped the TreMellyn mansion. Alvean, the ward of Connan Tre- Mellyn, was the problem child. She had become this way after the death of her sister, the first Mistress of Mellyn. The tense situations which led to the solving of the strange death were intensified each moment of the play. As Gillyilower, the granddaughter of the housekeeper, walked about calling for the dead woman, the audience held its breath, almost waiting for an answer. The ending was a great surprise as a secret panel and a secret room were found. The room held the mystery. The greed of one The Bracelet Returned Right: Connan CKevin Delcourj refuses to believe that Martha CRosemary Tomczakj is guilty of stealing an heirloom bracelet. Celestine CSusan Masielloj returns the bracelet to Lady Treslyn CCatherine Hilerj after supposedly Hnding it in Martha's room. The Mystery Solved Lower: Connan fKevin Delcourj, Mrs. Palgrey Clivelyn Flemingj, and Gillytlower Uoan Ariolij bring the mystery to light with the discovery of a secret room, after an attempt on Martha's fRosemary Tomczak'sj life. woman had led to the death of one woman and the near death of another. All turned out well with Connan and Martha, for Martha became the new Mistress of Mellyn. Our senior play will be remembered by all with a few chills and with much pride in the superb performance of the cast. X- 1, X XLLUMI X Q U -xx ,gs e--'X 0 semi H- l R flew!-:Z T , 1 - s g f 1-ir li' A ' q 'EJ

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l 1- - . if A l 'WY X , -l ,gf ww . . Q M A- tl ga r f I'm So Glad 'ro Be Here . . . Upper: . . . says Martha Leigh fRose- mary Tomczakj, 'as Kitty fMari1yn Metherellj pours tea for Alvean fMary Jo Cerrettoj, Connan TreMellyn fKevin Delcourj, and Peter Nansel- lock CKevin Skivingtonj unaware of the sinister deeds that lurk behind the quiet facade of TreMe1lyn Mansion. The Horse Stumblecl and Fell... Left: . . . explains Peter Nansellock fKevin Skiviugtonj, as Martha Leigh fRosemary Tomczakj, Celestine Nan- sellock CSusan Masielloj, and Connan TreMellyn CKevin Delcourj show their concern for Alvean CMary jo Cer- rettoj. Ce1estine's concern is merely a show, for she has planned the accident. Principals in Cas? Gillyflower Joan Arioli M,-5, Palgrey Evelyn Fleming Celestine Nansellock Susan Masiello Alvean Mary Jo Cerretto Martha Leigh Rosemary Tomczak Connan TreMellyn Kevin Delcour

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We'd Love +o See . . . Right: . . . her fall on her face, sing the jealous local girls fBarbara Kerr, Carol Utter, Rosemary Tomczak, Paula Petrarca, Carol Christoff, Cynthia Fur- ferrij about the pretty, llirtatious Miss Lola Pratt CHelen Conwayj. Mama, Papa U pper: . . . come look at Willie! He s standing in front of the looking glass barking at himself, shouts jane Baxter CAHIIE Aubergerj. Her brother, Willie flirank Philipponej, is imitating Lola's pwecious dog, Flopit, as his parents CDorothy Koster and Richard Hommelj amaz- ingly look on. I Wear H . . . Left: . . . inside out, because most folks always pester me asking how I won it, declares George fRay Defendorfj haughtily to Miss Pratt CHelen Conwayj and the other guests fFred Metherell, Richard Maichrzak, Floyd Lombardi, and Gale Ewanoj.