Phillips Exeter Academy - PEAN Yearbook (Exeter, NH)

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Eglflfliiwf 3 P. E. A. ORCHESTRA 1949-50 THE ROYAL EXONIANS THE BAND Leader: Philip Drinker Adviser: Mr. Sirois The band opened its season at the third football game and played during the re- maining ones, but it was rained out several times. Although the band was bigger this ROYAL EXONIANS Leader: james C. Suits Adviser: Mr. Landers The Royal Exonians were fourteen strong this year, boasting three violins, four saxes, three brasses, piano, bass, guitar, and drums. Its repertoire consisted mainly of old favorites with a scat- tering of the more sane modern numbers and a touch of South American rhythms. The band was led by lim Suits, who manned the alto sax and clarinet. New faces, new style, and new pieces sparked Nineteen - fifty's Royal Exonians. s' year than it was last year, it still looked very small next to the Andover forces. To stimulate interest in the band this year Mr. Saltonstall gave a banquet for the marchers. The Friday before the Andover game, the band played in chapel and was well re- ceived. ln the winter term, members were outfitted for the spring term with white ducks. iiosi

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CLEE CLUB President: Russel H. Goddard Vice-President: Dean W. Harrison Secretary: William C. Ellis Adviser: Mr. Landers Although the first group of tryouts for the Glee Club was rather unsuccessful, the final list included some very talented singers, who gave promise of a successful season. As was the case last year, the pro- gram included seven concerts. One of the numerous troubles encountered at the early Christmas concert with Dana Hall was lack of vocal technique, but during the winter term they attained the high level of performance for which former Exeter Glee Clubs have been noted. After the first concert with Dana, the club invaded Abbot to give the best per- 1950 CLEE CLUB formance of the winter term. Among the pieces done there were jesu, joy of Man's Desiringng a ballad, I Wonder as l Wan- der , a selection from the Beggar's Opera, Fill Every Glass With Wine , and portions of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta, lolanthe. The term ended in joint concerts with Rogers Hall and Beaver Country Day School. The spring term was a difficult one for the Glee Club, as there were three concerts scheduled in an eight day period. Following a concert with Walnut Hill, the club made its usual trip to the New England Festival. Willard Pelletier of the Metropolitan Opera directed the concert and gave everyone a chance to see a distinguished conductor. The glee clubs were accompanied by the Boston Symphony Orchestra which played at its usual level of excellence. Due credit must be given to Mr. Landers who built up a good glee club from poor material. Allen Cogan Gage Hartwell LaFolIette S. Phelps Stahr D. E. Baker C. Crowley Ginsburg Harvey Lauerman Reynolds Telfer F. S. Baker Danforth Goddard Head MacFarland Register S, Thomas Bedford Drinker Gray Herdman Madden Rice Thompson j. Beer Dwight Gumaer Hill McConaghie Roe C. R, Trowbridge Bolster Ellis Hackl Hume McHugh Ross C. Waite Bullard T. Evans Hagerman W. R. jackson Mitchell Ruhm Ward Calvert Flagler Hall P, E. jones Newell Schlaikjer Wheeler S. Chase Finney P. Halsted R. F. jones Paxton Sidford C. W. Wilson Clifford Forbes D. W. Harrison Kane Peterson R. Smith j. Zener K. Zener 11071

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DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION President: Malcolm C. Peyton Vice-President: C. Crady Creen Secretary: William 1. Nicoson Advisers: lvlr. Everett Mr. lvlayher Mr. Scott Mr. Stevens This year the Dramatic Association en- joyed one of the most successful seasons it has ever had. Beginning with Henry IV, Part 'I, which Mr. Scott termed the most ambitious production ever done at Exeter, the club met its challenge admirably, both in production and in acting. The produc- tion crew, under the direction of Mr. Stev- ens and Dick Higgins, constructed a beauti- ful and impressive main set-King Henry's court. By a clever use of draperies, the set was transformed into a Welsh castle and the Boar's Head Tavern. The costumes. like the set, were very striking and colorful. BAND The main part of Henry IV deals with the revolt of Harry Percy lHotspurl against King Henry. At the instigation of his wily uncle Worcester, Hotspur enlists the aid of many noblemen discontented with Henry's harsh rule. To add dramatic interest to this history, Shakespeare has shown the change of Henry's son, Prince Hal, from a reckless libertine to a capable and mature leader. His wild pursuits introduce a group of his tavern compatriots, headed by Sir john Fal- staff. The play offers a great variety of roles both in serious and comic characters. The cast was excellent, and, according to Mr. Scott, gave a mature and intelligent performance. lvlac Peyton, as Henry, dis- carded his usual comedy roles and played the King with dignity and authority. Bill Nicoson, playing the part of Prince Hal, showed remarkable versatility in success- fully capturing the alternating serious and comic moods. The association found a great addition in Charles Shultz, a new Senior, who played the rebel Hotspur. He caught the fire and spirit of the part, and his timing First Row: Mr. Sirois, R. Irving, Huck. C-. jackson, Osterhus, Scott, Swenson, Drinker, Hill, Heaton, Rhine, Sisson, Second Row: Ramsden, lackrnan, L. Wheeler, Bond, Francisco, W. Ceorge, Thorpe, K. johnson, Calingaert, Swan. Third Row: Plath, C. W. Wilson, Feingold. lsrael, Garfield. McConaghie, R. Evans, Wright, Flagler. N091