Nicholas County High School - Nichlosean Yearbook (Summersville, WV)

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t Acting is our business, so these members of the Thespians seem ro imply. Standing: R. Hypes, M, Mason: Mrs. B. McMillion, Mrs. M. Neal, sponsors, J. Hinkle, T. Perrine. Seatesl: G. Sparks, P. Rohrniller, R. McCutcheon, V. Grimes, A. Chapman, E. McMillion, R. Jones, G. Wilson, D. Deitz. V. Summers, E. Deal, B. Grose, M. Wallen, G. Clay, L. McDowell, M. Starcher, D. Ayers. Actozfs Make Use of Varied Talents A Thespian must be a versatile person, since there are so many fields of activities in which he must become proficient. Aside from the pure drama of acting a part a Thespian must know something of the importance of the art of make-up. He must know the basic principles at least, and be able to apply them. Designing and making costumes is a part of a Thespian's training. Acting, make-up, costume plan- ning, stage management, play selections, stage set- tings, props, prompting, ticket sales, advertising, and musical accompaniments are among the many activities in which a Thespian must take part. All these preparations in school theater work offer opportunities for self-expression and creative arts and activities. A Thespian must learn the art of care- ful planning and budgeting of his time in order to take an active part in the many activities of his club. Careful rehearsing, thorough knowledge of the spirit of the drama, and a forgetting ot self in the portrayal of a part give the member poise, self- confidence, and assurance. The Thespian colors are blue and gold. The motto of the club Act well your part, there all the honors lie, becomes an integral part of the club member's life and serves as a guiding principle. - While a student may be permitted under certain conditions to earn his points in only one field of activity, the desirability of participating in many fields is stressed. All active members must have participated in at least one three-act play or two one-act plays and have the equivalent of at least seventy lines. Eddie McMillion serves as president of the Thes- plans. Three one-act plays were presented in the spring: Sorry Wrong Number, A Wedding, and Dark- est Hour. The play Darkest Hour was selected to go to Montgomery for the regional contest.

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Checking-out books, tedious filing, and proper arrangement ot books are iust a few duties of the assistants to Miss June Beamer, librarian. learning these duties are Hazel Conard, Charlotte Perrine, Miss Beamer, Judy Murphy, Brenda Young, Delane Hamric. Seated: Cora Lea Shaver. Library assistants are almost indispensible to the high school library. Many students are helped by these boys and girls who give their study halls to check books in and out. They also keep the files in order, and give information as to where books and materials may be found. These assistants are chosen for their friendliness, courtesy, politeness, patience, honesty, and the attitude they take toward other classmates. We Became Driversg Library Assistants Our students are becoming better drivers by taking the course taught by Mrs. Virginia Hickman. The safe driver must be ready at all times for the unex- pected, lust as a good ball player is always alert. Alertness, skill, timing, and the right habits, are taught to these students. The practical training received in a driver education class helps not only the student but their parents also, because the insur- ance rates are reduced for a boy that has had formal training in under the wheel driving. Under the wheel driving isn't being taught this year because the school could not get a car, but taking the classroom course will help a student later when he takes his driving test. These students look over the situation in Driver's Ed. so they may obtain their license in the near future: Lanta Graham, Bonnie t-tamon, Judy Murphy, Delane Hamric, Filamenio Dimeglio, Billy Bartley, and Herbert Groves.

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Guests are served at the noon hour tea for new members. Sue Mason and Becky Grose are seen serving Nancy Rose and Ramona Frame. Membership is achieved in the Girls Athletic Association by earning 250 points in various sports. To remain a member one must earn 100 more points each semester. These points may be earned during study hall periods or at noon hour. Sponsoring this worthy organi- zation is Mrs. Marguerite Hal- stead. These athletic minded girls learn the value of keeping the body fit by daily exercises. A noon hour tea was held this year for new members. GAA Girls Find Exercises, Basketball, Anyone for ping pong, says Nancy Huffman and Karen Adkins as Shirley Wagner, Linda Beale, Paula Taylor, Deanna Grose. Patty Painter, Brenda Rogers, Jeannean Murphy, Becky Walker, Nancy Rose have a gabfesr. 32