Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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24 The Missile Gratiano Duncan Pleasants, ’18 Salerio Duckett Jones, ’16 (iFriends to Antonio and Bessanio.) Shylock, a rich Jew J. E. Lawler-Meakin, ’16 Balthasar, servant to Portia ) Clerk of Court Portia, a rich heiress Sarah Seward, ’16 Nerissa, her maid Jane Cabaniss, ’18 S On behalf of the student body we wish to thank the Petersburg Chapter of the United Daughters of the Con- federacy for their kindness in renewing our subscription to the Literary Digest; and Miss Virginia McKenney, the School Board, and the February Class for the valuable contributions which they have made to the library. The manual training department is to be congratulated upon its splendid work in constructing the library desk for the literary societies which has been placed in the as- sembly. It represents careful and artistic workmanship. The play — “The Hoodoo” — given by the June Class of 1916, was much enjoyed by the large audience which wit- nessed it at the class night exercises on May 26th. This farce, in three acts, was among the most popular class plays ever given. To the direction of Miss Beard is due its skillful presentation. The cabaret act, and other class numbers and exercises were uniformly excellent. The following is the cast. Brighton Early — about to be married. . .Meyer H. Lavenstein Amy Lee — the bride to be Florence Robertson Dodo de Graft — the dazzling daisy Sarah Seward Billy Jackson — the heart-breaker Marion Ezzell Miss Doris Ruftles — Amy’s maid of honor. . . .Mary Crichton Mrs. Ima Clinger — a fascinating young widow, Helen Arrington

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To further the popular interest in the Shakespearean tercentenary the P. H. S. Dramatic Club on May 11th and 12th (at the D. M. Brown School), presented to three ca- pacity audiences, The Mesrchemt of W emce. Under the able direction of Mr. H. A. Miller and Miss J. B. Buhrman, it must rank among the best and most successful plays P. H. S. has ever given. The enthusiastic reception which greeted this first and elaborate production of the Dramatic Club re- flects credit and praise upon the participants and the school as well. The admirable interpretation of Shakespeare’s im- mortal characters and brilliant settings and costumes placed once more before our eyes the splendor and glamour of Venetian life. It is more than difficult to single out indi- vidual “stars,” but special mention must be made of the ex- cellent interpretations of the characters of Shylock, Nerissa, Portia, and Gratiano. We shall look with pleasure and ex- pectation to the next production of the Dramatic Club. The cast was as follows: The Duke of Venice Edward Traylor, ’16. Antonio, a Merchant of Venice Marvin Ezzell, ’16 Bassanio, his friend and suitor to Portio — .Arthur Wood, ’18 Salanio Norvell Wicker, ’17 Salarino Willis Lipscomb, ’19

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The Missile 25 Angelina — her angel child Pauline Bowman Gwendolyn Perrington-Shine — who does just as mama says, Annie Arrington Mrs. Perrington-Shine — her aunt — Mr. Meek’s daughter, Evelyn Butcher Mr. Meek — a lively gentleman of sixty-nine. . . .Duckett Jones Mr. Dunn — the burglar Nelson Anderson Miss Longnecker — Amy’s school teacher Azilee Wood Professor Solomon Spiggot, an authority on Egypt. J. E. Lawler-Meakin Hemachus Spiggot — his son W. B. Turner Mrs. Solomon Spiggot — mother of seven Lillie Smith Lulu — by name and nature Alice Riddick Aunt Paradise — the cook lady Elva Marks On May 24th we had another opportunity of enjoying a selection of Shakespeare’s plays, produced by the well known Ben Greet Players. The services of this company were secured through the auspices of the R. E. Lee and Anderson High Schools, and the City Council was very generous in allowing them the use of Central Park. as js During the past month we enjoyed a very interesting and instructive lecture by Dr. Chas. Ruskin, nephew to John Ruskin, the celebrated Art Critic and Essayist. Dr. Ruskin made us acquainted with the habits and customs of the Eskimo with whom he has been for the past two years in the Arctic regions. 08 0 OS We sincerely regret the resignation of Mr. Hainey Seay who has left us for a more lucrative position. We were very fortunate in having the vacancy filled by Mr. W. S. Hough, graduate of Randolph-Macon College, and former principal of the school in Reedsville, Va. We take this opportunity to extend to him a hearty welcome.