North Platte High School - Roundup Yearbook (North Platte, NE)

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THE ROUND-UP 0 , ,, , .5 i inning J 5 ' ,Q . A . X X! .lv:lm-lic l'c-II5' Ilzlrulml Bly:-rs ff Tom Simon Urtlio lylvi-12111 , tmrnvt bln-ll RI:lrg:u'4-1 llirzms llrirrii-I llalllilnln llili lell llimillnllr ' jr 1- Som s SENIOR CLASS PLAY The Importance of Being Earnest, was presented by the senior class on Fri- day afternoon and evening of March 1. Oscar Wilde was the author of this three-act comedy, the setting of which is in London. England. Mr. Earnest Worthing has come up to London from his place in country with the intention of proposing to Gwendolyn Fair- fax. His proposal is accepted, but her mother intervenes and opposes the mar- riage. It is a successful day for Algernon Moncrief nevertheless. He has been very curious about a young and beautiful girl who is Earnest Worthington's ward. Up to this time he has been unable to secure her address but Jack accidentally tells Gwendolyn and Algy overhears. Algy dashes madly to pack his clothes for a Ubunburying expedition to the country. That evening when Jack arrives home he is greeted with the news that his brother Earnest is there before him. The girls discover that neither of the boys have been named Earnest, that they aren't even brothers, so decide to ignore them completely. Jack opposes the marriage of Cecily and Algernon because he thinks this might make Lady Bracknell relent but it is no use. Unless he can produce a parent he cannot marry Gwendolyn. The situation appears to be hopeless for both. Of course everything turns out all right and even the staid Miss Prism and Dr. Chasuble beiome engaged. The cast includes Mr. Algernon Mon- crief, Torn Simong Lane his servant, Clyde Goodsellg Mr. John Worthing, Ortho Ebrightg Lady Bracknell, Jeanette Petty, Gwendolyn Fairfax, Harriet Rathbung Laetitia Prism, Margaret Bivansg Cecily Cardew, Garnet Shelly Reverend Chasuble, Harold Myers, Merriman, the butler, Elmer Flebbe. The scenes were laid in Algernon Mon- crieff's apartment, the garden at the Manor house, Woolton, Hertfordshireg and the drawing room at the Manor house. The proceeds from the play went to the annual, which was sponsored by the senior class. The play netted them 25125. The play was under the direction of Miss Wells. This is her first year coaching plays in North Platte and all of her plays have been successful. The Grippers constructed the scenery and had charge of shifting the scenery and attending to the curtain. -264

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THE ROUND-UP .vv A,fi ,lg S- 3 - ,i aa + ffngynmnmifjggeswqye fi. will 4 1' X I i BRL CLASS POEM Farewell, dear friends of North Platte High, Farewell to one and all. The time has come when we must part, And follow some great call. Our memory takes us back to weeks Of struggling through each dayg Fond memories of pain and joy Are in our hearts to stay. iw: y CLASS Our barli of life has brought us down The pleasant stream of time, Till now we stand before you here, With youth in all itssprime. May future years be ever bright Our hearts be always free. And may we ne'er our friends forget Where'er our lot may be. We'11 ne'er forget where'er we roam Wherever we may be The joyous days we spent at school When life was young and free. Our books have all been laid away We'll .say goodbye to you, And we'l1 promise loyalty and love To our colorsg GOLD and BLUE. Our teachers have been kind and true, Though sometimes sorely tried, We'll cherish well the truths they taught, What'er may betide, CLASS MOTTO Still doing, never done. Time now has drawn the curtain back Across these ,high school yearsg All we have left are thinklets Some bring smilesg some tears. We pause now like young eaglets, Prepared for onward flightg May we always reach for standards h And ideals great in height. . --EVEIJYN ABEGG. SONG We'1l ne'er forget where'er we roam Wherever We may be The joyous days we spent at school. When life was young and free. We know not what may be our lot In years that are to be, With courage we will do our best, And hope the best to see. igh We greet you, then, dear friends, tonight, And bid you kind adieu, Though far asunder we may part, Our hearts shall turn to you. CHORUS- We'l1 ne'er forget where'er we roam Wherever we may be The joyous days we spent at school, When life was young and free. MARGUERITE TRAMP IRMA RITNER. VIVIAN MORRIS CLASS COLORS Orchid and Silver. CLASS FLOWERS Sweet Pea and Lily of the Valley. -25-

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THE ROUND-UP 5 I i lS.2. 1 ' I1 X sf rim if i at 1 I 5. S mygfrvqav ,A -, WI . aunmm I In .51 H D -b . i. wh: 1 -if llll mi' fifwol--49 I IMS 1 up 23' SENIOR CLASS HISTORY LADEEZ AND GENTLEMEN: I wish to present to you for your ap- proval, the greatest act of our show- namely, the senior class. This class joined the big show in 1929. They were then known as freshmen. Al- most immediately they started into train- ing, some for trackg some for football, others for scholarship, and so on. After a years' rehearsal they presented their first act. This act was the freshman class banquet and the English club ban- quet. It was a great show for them, being their first appearance. It was in 1930, folks, that this show really became organized. The organization was .sponsored by Miss Diener and Miss Sestak. The class was led by Paul Falk- ner, presidentg Bernard Breen, vice-presi- dent, Evelyn Abegg, secretary-treasurerg Richard Rannie and Stanley Oman, ser- geant-at-arms. However, these officers were changed for the second semester as follows: Paul Faulkner, president, Thomas Cushing, vice-presidentg Evelyn Abegg, secretary-treasurer, Melvin Peters and Orland Giddings, sergeants-at-arms. You see by this time the show was nearly ready for the final act. However, they spent another year in preparation. It was during this year that our s'how moved to its new quarters. Mr. Nelson, because of the change of quarters, held up class organizations until the second semester. They obtained after some dif- ficulty, four new coaches, namely: Miss Burrus, Miss Pepper, Miss Walter, and Miss Shattuck who aided the show in every way possible. The fact is they helped pro- duce some of our great stars. After an interesting election, Tom Cushing, Albert Lane and Eugene Walsh were made class officers, who were presi- dent, vice-president and secretary-trea- surer, respectively. When we look back, we .see that it is during this year that our stars of this present year began to shine. The fact is John Hawley was elected as -captain of 1932's basketball team. Tom Cushing was captain in 1932. Paul Faulkner, talented painter, was elected 1932 football captain. He was the leader of one of our greatest acts. Then of course there is Bernard Breen, football captain of 1931, who for some unknown reason did not finish the show with us. We must remember that not only did stars of athletic acts start to shine, but also stars of the finer arts, such as music and dramatics. As an example, Bill Pritch- ard won the contest for baritone horn solo. Their first real public appearance was made on Friday, February the twenty- first, with the, presentation of the play entitled The Youngest Starring Ralph Smith and Erma Ritner. This play. was a great success, because of fthe good cast and the splendid coaching of Miss Zin- necker. ' We must not forget that the Jag-day program which was 'held in the auditorium under their supervision was a very suc- cessful affair. The finale of the junior year was the junior-.senior banquet, held in the Crystal room of the Yancey Hlotel, in May, 1932. There goes the bell! The show goes on! The seniors were organized about the middle of the first semester. At their ,head was a fine trouper, Albert Lane, -presi- dent. , The first meeting was held to discuss the advisability of having an annual. The class voted 'yesf Later, selection of an- nouncements was made. The semester ended with the senior class going strong. At the beginning of second semester a meeting was held first to decide whether the banquet should be formal or informal in regard to dress. The decision was in favor of an informal banquet because of the depression. The second decision was that the usual senior dinner should be on the order of a Hard Time party. Lastly, should new officers be elected? This question was settled by electing Jack Yirak, president. There are always main acts in a show. The senior's main act was the senior class Elay entitled The Importance of Being arnest. The p under the expert coach- ing of Miss Wells and was splendidly supported by the senior class. But we must not forget that their success was due largely to the splendid troupers, Miss Pepper, Mr. Mayer and Mr. Wright. The farewell assembly was held after the juniors entertained at the junior- senior banquet held at the Hotel Yancey. The class colors chosen were orchid and silver, the flowers chosen were the sweet pea and lilv of the valley. The Big Top came down as the senior class marched to hear the Baccalaureate sermon to the tune of the class song. The show was over the next day at the conclusion of a .solemn commencement ceremony. DZAMN -2 7..