New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

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Each year (he junior and senior classes present a play. 1 he constant nightly practice, the study of lines and cues, and the fun and laughs enjoyed by everyone, are all a part of the finished product of which we are very proud. DAMSELS IN DISTRESS Damsels in Distress” by Jay Tobias, a rolicking comcdv presented bv the class of ’56 in their junior year under the direction of Mr. Dale T. Walker and Mrs. Betty Price, will long be remembered. GRANDMA’S BEST YEARS “Grandma’s Best Years” by Earl L. Russell, hilarious and side-splitting, was presented by the class of ’57 under the direction of Mr. Don Sexton and Mrs. Gladys Stookev. We re just o couple of Damsels in Distressl Put ’er there Babel The Stars of Tomorrow “Watch me stretch me bubble gum! “How ya gonna get us outa this mess?” “May I kiss your hand?”

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VCJt Mrs. Marilyn Barron, second from left, is busily showing librarians Gail Ruhl, Janet Kirch-hoefer, Julia Bollard, Erna Spalt, seated; Rose Marie Range, Susan Legendre, Jane Stutz, Bernice Herzog, and Mary Lou Barthel the contents of the library of which she is in charge. The school library, with its wide variety and classification of books, has helped students to obtain a thorough understanding of reading material. Linder the supervision of Mrs. Marilyn Barron and several student librarians who work a period a day, other students can obtain useful information and books for pleasure reading. This year, over four hundred new books have been added to the library and thirtv-five subscriptions of magazines fill the magazine racks. During National Book Week, pamphlets giving information about our library were printed and distributed to the students. Whether in Books or in Records, Languages are a Challenge and a Delight. Circle de Francais, a newly-organized club is comprised of students delighting in French studies. Among their activities are the following: giving a banquet even.' Christmas for members and invited guests, taking field trips, discussing places of interest in France, keeping informed on current events in France, subscribing to a French paper, and viewing French films. Lounging in the sun, listening to French records, is the French Club consisting of: David Kammler, vice-president; Ronald Blair, president; Lee Schaller, Mae Wolf, Larry Phillips, Mary Wolf, Frances Knewitz, treasurer; Carla Walborg, secretary; Donald Spalt; standing: Mrs. Marilyn Barron, odviser; Harold Wiegand, Nadine Weidemann, Joe Weidemann, Mary Schneidewind, Gory Hubler, Doris Steinwagner, Joseph Schneider, and Rose Marie Range. 20

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Vivian Skaer and Joseph Schneider reigned as Cinderella and Prince Charming for one night. They were crowned by the retiring king and queen, Burke Potter and Alice Weidemann, and received a beaujtiful compact and cuff links and tie clasp. Susan Legendre, junior class vice-president, made the presentation. Cinderella — The Prom — the night when everyone’s dream was a wish come true, and our Fairy Godmother seemed to watch over us. The theme was beautifully accentuated by large drawings of Cinderella’s Fair)' Godmother and of Cinderella and the Prince. (Pictures 1-5) A glittering castle towering into the clouds of blue and white crepe paper, was the setting before which a beautiful jeweled crown was presented to Cinderella and Prince Charming, bv the retiring king and queen. (Pictures 4-6) The hall of blue and white streamers was decorated with rich, splendid, golden crepe paper chains, opening into the profusely decorated gym where soda was dispensed from a pumpkin shaped stand. (Picture 2-5) After the traditional banquet, dancing to the dreamy music of the Melody Men was enjoyed. A Dream is a Wish Come True 22