Port Byron High School - Echo Yearbook (Port Byron, IL)

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CLASS PLAYS Junior Play Cast Top row - left to right - W. Bull, D. Strandgard, L. Dailey, J. Smith, and B. Wainwright Middle row - left to right - A..Anderson, D. Earhart, B. Knorr, G. Howard, D. Schafer, and M. Marshall Lower row - left to right - B. Dailey, B. Mose, D. Murphy, E. Larson, D. Schmoll, N. Zwolanek, and S. Lamb For the sixth consecutive year, Marian Henry, English instruct- or, has directed both the junior and senior class plays. This dramatic work is given as a regular part of English instruct- ion, each class receiving play direction and practice for a . six weeks period during both their third and fourth years. Mrs. Henry's aim is to give each student a chance to appear on the stage in regular play production twice during his high school career. .A feeling of self confidence and satisfaction is engendered through such public appearances and success on the stage often leads to a further interest in dramatics and the underlying principles of stage technique. Since 1941, the following plays have been directed by Marian Henry: Junior plays---Aunt Samanthy Rules the Boostg High Pressure Homerg Saved by the Belleg Cheerio, my Deariog Border Buckeroosg Bolts and Nuts. Senior plays---Sound your Horng Love Troubles Tommyg Which Shall He Marry? Jessiea's Journey, Miss Adventure: Take Your Medicine. Senior Play Cast Top row - left to right - E. Sullivan, B. Eckelberry, B. Thorn- bloom, D. Lund, B. Wilson, R. Vickroy, and B. Lamb Middle row - left to right - D. Skelton, L. Atkinson, N. Frits, M. Wuehle, F. Gilbert, F. Peterson, and P. Walther Lower row - left to right - R. Hose, M. Stearns, J. Tyler, M. Pearsall, J. Kerr, D. Hayes, and P. Johnson

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IUNIOR PLAY CAST Class Plays SENIOR PLAY cAsT