Nichols High School - Comet Yearbook (Nichols, NY)

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' 2 This fall, under the auspices of the class of '48, a mystery-comedy, 'The Haunted Castle,' was presented before an enthralled group of spectators. The seniors proved veritable troupers, especially Arlene CKather1ne Cornell! Thetga and Richard fJohn Bar- rymore! Corbin! Not only a theatrical success, but financially sound as well, the sen- ior play will long be remembered by its hard-working cast, and director, Miss Margot. CAST ' Tommy Barksdale, NHis Excellency' ---------------- ------ Dexter Chaffee Johnny Nolan, Tommy's best friend ------------- ---------- David Preshur Aunt Martha, Tommy's aunt ---------------------- L --------- Nancy Riegel Fritz Von Bismarkus, the Baron of Bavaria ----------------- Alden Tribe Eloisa, his 'daughteru ------------------------------------ Bette Boyle Patricia. her Nslave' ----------------------------------- Arlene Thetga Manfred, the Earl of Saxonburg ------------------------- Richard Corbin The Duchess, owner of the castle ------------------------- Betty Bailey Melissa, her servant -------------------------------- Priscilla Goodwin Rinaldo, Tommy's bodyguard --------------------------------- Emory Ball Miss Lake, the reporter ----------------------------- Beverly Ostrander The Peasant, Johnny's slave -------------------------------- Glen Ellis fClass of 19499 Stage Manager --------------------------------------------- Franc Bixby Tickets -------- ----- -------------------------------- ------Rita Barlow Phyllis Merrill Standing: E. Ball, g p N.Riegel, D.Chaffee, T A. Thetga, A. Tribe, D. Preshur. Standing: A. Tribe, E. Ball, A. Thetga, B, Boyle, D.Chaffee. Seated: D. Preshur, Seated: B. Bailey, Glen El11B- B. Boyle, R. Corbin. P. Goodwin, B. Ostrander, B. Bailey ll

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U 0 dw Seated: C. Bennett, E. Quick, H. Barnum, P. Mills, A. Baldwin, C. Cornell. Standing: P. M1ller,P. Stone,B. Bennett,S. Hansen, J. Clark, M. Donaldson, G. Park, N. Churchill, D. Howard, Mies Storm, advisor. After several weeks of school we the Spanish students organiz d S ni h C1 b This, with lies Storm as our able sponsor,soon became one of the most impggtagt clubs in the school. At Christmas time we had a party. The main event of the party was a play, La Mujer Gana'. Several weeks later we put on an assembly in school. Up to this time we have had a very successful year, and we know it will continue to be so. Zafme? The ten members of the F. F. A. under the leadership of Donald Cotton,presldent, and lr. Dean, advisor, have had a satis- factory year. We put on a very successful variety program as a school assembly. Some of the features were: barrel boxing, car- ried on by the Engelbert twinsg hog tying contest, chinese ping pong, and a colorful male beauty contest. There were two plays: 'Russian Draman and NThe Saga of Little Nell,' which brightened up our program. In Harch,the Nichols F.F.A. will be initiated into the Future Farmers by the Waverly F. .A. Seated: Standing: Catlin, Berry, Moore, Ellie, J. Bixby, D. Cotton, K. Kinney E. Ball, R. Berry, C. Cornell

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Zami Back! Peggy Terrell, Beverly Ostrander,Carolyn Bean, Arlene Thetga, Franc Bixby, Betty Bailey, Priscilla Goodwin, Joanne Chaffee, Charlotte Brown, Patricia Mills. Front: Edward Miller, Robert Corbin, Gaylord Park,R1chard Corbin, David Preshur Robert Goble,Dav1d Gray, Albert Engelbert. 1 ' Absent: Lynn Bixby, Edward Engelbert. The High School Band participated in the Tioga County Musical Festival in April. They played the march, 'Vanguard,' and an overture called 'Aurora.' At the Spring Concert the band gave its grand finale for the year. SENIOR QUARTET This group, made up of Betty Bailey, Liz Qu1ck,Nancy R1egel,and Arlene Thetga, supervised by Mrs. Quick, has taken part in several assembly programs, and also helped to make the Exchange Assemblies successful. One of their final perfor- mances was at the Spring Concert. JUNIOR QUARTET A Junior Quartet was formed this year by four freshman girls: Barbara Bennett, Joyce Berry,Ruth Berry,and Patricia Mille. The girls are well known to the students, for their specialty number, 'The Big Brown Bear,' which they do with motions. Between acts of the Senior Play, the girls enter- tained the audience, and they have taken part in student and exchange assemblies, and the Spring Concert. MALE QUARTET A new group, including Herb Barnum, Ed Engelbert, Wayne Horton, and Paul Stone. form the male quartet. They have provided much entertainment for the students.At the Talent Show, Exchange Assemblies, and be' tween acts at the Junior Play, these boYB added many moments of enjoyment. COHSPHW' lations to this group for their fine spi- rit and cooperation. Harold Barnum, Joyce Berry, Patricia Mills Elizabeth Qu1ck,Arlene Thetge,Betty Bailey Nancy Rlegel, Ruth Berry, Barbara Bennett, Paul Stone. Absent: Wayne Horton, Edward Engelbert