Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

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STAGECRAFT CLASS When the new high school opened last August, the Stage Craft class was added to the high school curriculum. This class, under the direction of Miss 3ernice Whiting, studied advanced art, applied art in stencil, and wood blocking. The students also learned how to design, make sets, light, and manage a stage. The class was very busy during the first part of the semester making the animals for the circus given in October. In addition, the class made the scenery for the Plantation Show, the Swede Show, and the Christmas play, “Why the Chimes Rang.” On November 29, the class visited behind scenes at the Fulton Theater, which has one of the largest revolving stages in the world. The members of the party then attended a performance of “The Merchant of Venice,” starring George Arliss, the celebrated English Actor. On March 2, 1929, the play “The Drums of Oude” was produced by the Stage Craft class. Those taking part in the play were Joe Williams, Robinson Mckee, Donna Wilson, Roy Clark, Allan Doidge, Richmond Patterson, Fred 3aker, and Edwin Palmer. These students presented the play in a professional manner. The stage setting for many other plays given this spring were made by this art class. One of these entertainments was the play, ‘Pearls,’ given by the Yearbook Staff members. Stage craft also assisted in making the scenery and managing the lighting for the operetta given by the Washington P.-T. A. during the Parent- Teachers’ Convention at the High School. The finest piece of work done by the class this spring was the stage settings for “Dulcy,” a three-act play given by the International Club. The students of the stage craft class deserve much praise for their work during the past year. The beautiful scenery they ‘have made has helped to make successful the plays and entertainments which have been given, wenty-one

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INTERNATIONAL CLUB The first International club was organized in San Francisco four years ago. The International club of Richmond Union High School has been in existence for more than two years. The officers for the fall term were as follows: President, Jack Hosmer; vice-president, Robert Peters; secretary, Cheryl Campbell. The officers for the spring term were: President, Charles Malianni; vice-president, Woodrow Snodgrass; secretary, Freda McGregor. Miss Dorothy Cox is the club adviser. At each of the meetings a program was presented with some foreign country as the subject. The most important features of the meeting of October 19, were a talk on India by Miss Mary Bentley, a one-act play called “The Travelers,’”’ and musical selections. The next big event on the club calendar came on December 5. when the members planned for their friends a fitting entertainment to introduce the Christmas season. A one-act play, “Why the Chimes Rang.” was given by the club members. This play was especially attractive because of a lovely theme and setting. After the program gifts were presented to the poor children of Richmond. The students of the High School brought the toys and books, which were placed about a brilliantly lighted Christmas tree. Those who took part in the play were James Gray, Harry Carpenter, Donald Seawright, Hermine Espinola, Dorothy Mickey, Vivian Vaughan, Phillip Johnson, Helen Scofield, Edward Sloat, Sue Mahnke, Jack Hosmer, and Virginia Lee. A chorus of club members sang Christ- mas carols. France was the country taken up at the first meeting held in the spring term. M. Ferrier, owner of the French theater in San Francisco, was the speaker of the evening. An interesting play, ‘““Master Pathelin,”’ was presented. On April 26 the International Club put on the three-act comedy, “Duley,” which was acknowledged to be one of the finest plays ever produced in Richmond High school, and not only was it an artistic success. but it proved to be financially profitable. Vivian Vaughan, Charles Malianni. Jack Hosmer, James Gray, Wood- row Snodgrass, Elva Plouff, Ruth Hillier, Jack McLean, Harry Carpenter, and Martin Crabb were the members of the cast. On May 17 a banquet and a program were enjoyed by the club members. Twenty a

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