New Paltz High School - Huguenot Yearbook (New Paltz, NY)

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SENIOR PLAY Hidden talents were brought forth in the presentation of our Senior Play, “What a Life.” On the night of November tenth sixteen of us seniors supported William Yeaple, as the likeable Henry Aldrich, and Evelyn Ashton. as his girl friend Barbara Pearson, in this hilarious Broadway comedy of high school life. Among other things, Henry was charged with stealing the school instruments. “cribbing” from George Bigelow’s exam paper, and drawing pictures of the faculty (the principal being no exception). To the relief of his teachers and the distress of his parents and friends, Henry was to be expelled from school. Luckily, and just in time, Mr. Furgeson, the detective, clears things up. The curtain falls on Henry and Barbara leaving with tickets to the Spring Dance in their possession. “What a Life” was an overwhelming success due to the patient and careful guidance of Mrs. Switzer, the stage crew, and the cast made up of the following: Helen Elting Eugene Duffy Leonard Jamiolkowski Phyllis DuBois William Scott Patricia Bosworth Emily Bevier Paul Thompson William Yeaple Evelyn Ashton Amy Sutherland John Dellay Joan Hanley Alfred Schreiber June Myers Earl Harp Georgette Majestic

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 vy yU-'4' -4? CJ A yood Jo c-h c - T- ' 6 THE THESPIANS Two years ago a group of dramatically inclined girls founded the Thespian Club. Its purpose is apparent in its name. Each year a play was successfully given in assembly. jUfUU. J ' dSL This, their third year, the Thespians began with the election of the fol- lowing officers: President, Virginia Sutherland; Vice-President, Patricia - . Bosworth; Secretary, Helen Hauptmann; and Treasurer, Helen McCormick. Ml Z snt At the completion of their well-taken initiation, each member received ' ' ' ' ‘ a green and white club hat. Activities were many this year. We sold chances for a war bond during the Third War Loan Drive, entertained new members at a picnic, enjoyed a successful dinner-dance at “The Barn,” presented the play, “The Tale of a Shirt,” entertained the O. M. N. at a tea, and sponsored, with the O. M. N., a George Washington Dance. We also displayed our athletic ability in a basketball game with the O. M. N. The girls of the Club would like to thank Mrs. Arras for her patient and wise guidance.

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JOURNALISM CLUB For a long time New Paltz High had felt its need for a good school paper in order to further its already rousing school spirit. As a result, last fall a Journalism Club was started under the leadership of Miss Gerds. The members gained practice in writing news stories by writing the “High School Notes” for the town paper, “The New Paltz Independent.” It was then decided that we were experienced enough to venture a school paper of our own. The first issue came out in November—nameless. Since it was to be a paper for the students, the staff thought is best that the students choose its name. A “name” contest was held in which Alice Frazier won the first prize of a year’s free subscription with her entry, “The Nepa Hi-Lites.” Since that time the “Hi-Lites” has been anxiously awaited for each month. Besides this, the townspeople received news of our basketball games and other school activities through the articles which appeared weekly in the town paper. “The Nepa Hi-Lites” has proved to be a morale booster. The exchange editor sent issues of the paper to N. P. H. boys now in service, who in return have written many letters to show their appreciation and interest in our paper. The staff not only benefited by their experiences in writing, but also derived much pleasure in compiling the paper.