Pendleton High School - Wakeipa Yearbook (Pendleton, OR)

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Celia Faraday Col. John Smith . VVilliain Faraday . Mrs. Chisholm Faraday Phyllis Faraday . Bobby Tarver . Lady Trenchard . Jimmie Raleigh . Henry Steele . . Mrs. Rockingham Martin the Butler . Admiral Grice Coach . . ' 'GREEN STOCKINGSE ' DRAMATIS PERSONAE Ruth Snow . Shirley Hevel . Fred Rohrman . lrva Dale Edna Murphy . Richard Lawrence . Emily Dohnert . Millard Kennedy . Claude Snow . Marguerite Humphrey . Charles McLean . Byron WHl'IlCI' Miss St. Peter l74l

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ZIEhe Janusz ext nur O THRILL of school life compares with that of being a Senior and a member of the cast which produces the Senior play. For beauty, - ability, and good humor, the cast for HThe House Next Door was unexcelled. Didn't the members come from the best class in school. and haven't they always proved equal to any occasion? When Genevieve Phelps, as Esther Jacobson. sat on the davcnport and listened to the love tales of Cecil Cotswold CDavid Swansonj did any one in the audience doubt that either she or David had ability-at least along certain lines? Ivan Houser in portraying the character of Sir John Cotswold, displayed a versatility which is seldom shown by a high school actor. Mary Douglass Chisholm, in the part of Lady Margaret, acted as his very charming wife. Their daughter, Peggy, was the character impersonated in such a pleasing manner by Alberta McMonies. She won the hearts of her audience as well as that of Adrian Jacobson, the young scholar-athlete. John Henderson was the one who took this part in a manner entirely satisfactory to his audience. The dignity of the Seniors was upheld by Gilbert Struve who impressed the spectators with his able presentation ot the character, Sir Isaac Jacobson, whom Sir John so bitterly hated. In maintaining the Jacobson dignity, Sir lsaac was ably assisted by his lovely wife, Lady Rebecca., portrayed by Blossom Wilsoii. There are two members of whom the Seniors are especially proud and to whom they owe much of their fame. One is the HHandsome Goedeckef' who, as Captain Trevor, caused a flutter of excitement to pass over the audience at the beginning ot Act H. The other celebrated Senior is John Simpson, who is noted for his good humor and his ability to Hbe in the right place at the right timef' Did anyone hear anything but praise for the way in which he presented the part of Lewis, the dapper musical agent? Last, but not least, in contributing to the success of The House Next Door,', were the two butlers: Vining, played by Sam Oliver, and Maxmil- lian, by Perry Davis. Everyone agrees that the play would not have been complete without the splendid acting of these personifications of dignity. HThe House Next Door was a decided financial success for which the Seniors give due credit to Donald VVo0dworth, their business manager, MHon- orable mention must also be given to Ben Smith who acted as property manager and proved himself a valuable and indispensable member of the class. Although not a member of the class ot ,21, Ellis Simpson could easily have been taken for one, for he worked untiringly in producing lighting ef- fects which were the admiration of everyone. The only regret which the Seniors had was that the 14th and 15th of January marked the end -of good times in H'l'he House Next Door, and the general sigh which was heard as the last curtain fell was, L'Oh, l wish we might have another play. E731

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Green btunkingsv RESENTED before large and appreciative audiences Friday and Saturday nights, April 8 and 9, the annual Junior play, Green Stockings, scored a decided triumph, and Miss St. Peter, Junior Class adviser, who coached the play, fully earned the praise and credit she received for the success of the play. Ruth Snow, playing the leading feminine role as Celia Faraday, carried her difficult part with a charm and finish which went far toward making the play a success and proved herself an actress of more than ordinary ability. lrva Dale, as Aunt lda, presented that important character part with much humor and spirit, and her hysterics and semi-intoxication. greatly amused the audience. The part of Celia 's old father, Willizliii Faraday, was cleverly interpreted by Frederick Rohrman, who was at his best in this character role and who never failed to arouse a laugh with his favorite saying, Cod bless my soul. V Edna Murphy, as Phyllis Faraday, Celia's younger sister, played her part with much grace and vivacity, while Richard Lawrence, playing opposite her as Robert Tarver, the languid Englishman, carried the comic role with his usual success. The two sisters, Lady Trenehard and Mrs. Rockingham, at whose wed- dings Celia had already been forced to wear Hgreen stockingsfi were at- tractively presented by Emily Dohnert and Marguerite Humphrey respect- ively. Claude Snow as Henry Steele and Millard Kennedy as James Raleigh presented two types of the empty headed and selfish society man. Byron W31'1lGI' was convincing as Admiral Grice, a 'fbig fish still 'tuncaughtf' Shirley Hevel looked very effective in the costume of Colonel Smith, making the most of his part and playing up to the clever acting of his opposite, Ruth Snow. The footman, Martin, should not be forgotten, as the perfect servant is an indispensable part of every English household, and the role was well played by Charles McLean. The setting and costumes of the play were very beautiful, and the lighting effects, skillfully managed by Ellis Simpson, contributed much to the really artistic effect of the scenes. The orchestra rendered a very acceptable program between acts, and Miss Thelma Dupuis and the Ulliology Quartetten also sang selections which were much appreciated. The play netted the Juniors over 5200. which proves that financially as well as artistically the annual Junior play was highly successful. l'T5l