Notre Dame High School - En Dee Cue Yearbook (Quincy, IL)

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Dramatic The Dramatic Arts Club, functioning under the direction of Sister Mary Roberta, had ninety-six Afff members. The club was organized in 1946 and is i open to all students of Notre Dame, however, the Freshmen must serve a year's apprenticeship be- fore being initiated. The purpose of the club is not only to give members an opportunity to develop their dramatic talent, but also to promote I both knowledge of the theatre as a cultural institution, and an appreciation of good drama and great acting. In November, 1947, the Dramatic Arts Club staged a variety show under the title of Spice o'Life. About sixty players kept the audience entertained all evening with song, dance, and comedy skits. The club also sponsored the spring play Button Button, by Maurice Clark which was staged on May 6. MASQUE AND GAVEL: William Dieker, Presidentg Mary Barton, Secretary, Donald Broeker, Treasurer. DRAMATIC ARTS CLUB OFFICERS: Richard Six, Vice-presidentg Mary Barton, Secretary, Peter Maloney, President, Joan G 'Sell, Treasurer . Page Spomar: MAYOR GEORGE MEYER, JR. AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL 46

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BOYS' GLEE CLUB-Richard Rees, James Wilde, Wayne Six, Richard Sander, Stanley Stroot, Paul Laake, Robert Brod. SCHOLA CANTORUM The former Notre Dame Glee Club was re-organized in 1932 as the Notre Dame Schola. Its membership of forty girls is selected from the students, with induction of new members early in September. The schola -is active in many of the religious, social, and dramatic affairs of Notre Dame. Appearances were conjointly made with Quincy High school for Christmas carolling and an Inter-racial Day. The Living Rosary and National Music week were other interesting occasions. SCHOLA-First Row: Joan Becker, Patricia Wand, Mary Ann Hoffman, Donna Wiegman, Rita Heintz, Martha Shell, Beverly G'Sell, Patricia Berterg.S'ccandRo1a.' Mary Alice Willer, Roselyn Averbeckhloan G'Sell, Marianne Nesbitt, Virginia Leisen, Maxine Matticks, Patricia Berglind, Patricia Wiegmang Third Raw: Marilyn Middendorf, Joyce Wilde, Maxine Schuering, Romona Stephens, Lucille Kroner, Mary Ann Averbeck, Joan Duker, Margaret Arm Barrett, Barbara Bruening, Faurtlw Row: Eileen Petty, Norma Kohl, Shirley Ann Damhorst, Marie Heintz, Rosemary Rakers, Carol Brink, Renetta Sander, Patricia Viele, Charlotte Rees. Page sf70!1.f0!'.' JOST AND KIEFER PRINTING CO. 45

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DEBATING TEAM: Betty Ebbert, Katherine Doyle, William Dieker, James Clarkson. SPEECH CONTESTANTS-J'tanding.' Mary A. Averbeck, William Dieker, Ralph Thieman, Richard Six, Richard Sander, james Wilde, Edythe VandenBoomg Smted: Shirley A. Damhorst, Joan G'Sell, Rita Zwick, Mary Barton, Carol Brink. Radio and Speech Club The combined Radio and Speech Club was under the direction of Mr. Julian Scherer. The Radio Club arranged, wrote, casted, acted, and directed its Thursday programs at 4:15 pm. over WTAD. The Speech Club carried on a number of debates with other schools. The team members were James Clarkson, Bill Dieker, Betty Ebbert, and Katherine Doyle, all of whom did com- mendable work. At Christmas the club sponsored a drive to obtain used toys for underprivileged children. To arouse interest and cooperation of the stu- dents in this drive the club staged a series of skits for the entire student body. The gifts were distributed on Christmas Eve by members of the club. This club has two sections, the Junior group and Senior group, which meet separately four times a week. RADIO AND SPEECH ACTIVITIES -' Weekly broadcasts over WTAD are part of the Radio and Speech Club activities. 47 8