Rye Neck High School - Scraps Yearbook (Mamaroneck, NY)

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SENIOR PLAYS u THE DEAR DEPARTED n A comedy in one act By Stanley Houghton Characters Mrs. Slater ........ . . . ....Anna F. Curtin Mrs. Jordan ....... . ..... Mary Moore Sisters Henry Slater ...... . . . . Charles Silleck Ben Jordan ......... .... J ohn Lansiedel Their husbands Victoria Slater ............ Dorothy Fitch Abel Merryweather .... Theodore Goldmann fBy permission of Sa-muel French, UROCKING CHAIR Row A comedy in one act By Elizabeth M. Stevens Characters ' Mrs. Sweet ....,.. Mrs. Prettyman . . . Mrs. Hazard ...... Mrs. Hazard ...... Leading exponents Ida Belle Edwards . ... . ...Mary F. Bozel . . . . .Eva. M. Wenzel . . . .Natalie R. Cooper . . . .Natalie R. Cooper of some first families . . . . . Helen Malinowski Representing the Town Scream Marie L'Estrange, ..... Camille A. Houpert Author Felice, her maid .......... Ruth H. Clarke fBy permission of Walter Baker Co.j HPEARLSH A comedy of youth By Dan Totheroh Characters Peggy Lewis ...... ...... H azel Coakley Polly Lewis . . ..... .... M ay Coakley Sisters Tad Lewis, their brother .... Donald Stevens Brown, the stranger ....... Michael Auleta fBy permission of the authorj THE FLomsT SHOPH A play in one 'act By Winifred Hawkridge Characters Maude, the bookkeeper ...... Clara Wendel Henry, an office boy ....... Frank Namczy Slovsky, the proprietor ...... Milton Glatzl Miss Wells, a spinster ......... Ruth Gunn Mr. Jackson, a batchelor .... Willard Meyer fBy permission of Walter Baker Coj Such A Headache Commercial Arithmetic Teacher: Please let me explain this to you. Adelaide: Tell menot in mournful num- bers-my head is but an empty dream. --Dorothy Fitch USCRAPS FROM SENIOR PLAYS . on PLAYING AROUND WITH THE SENIORSU Michaelf- Evidently the dance was over before 6 o'clock. Ted G.- And thirdly, I have to go to St. Philip's church and get married. - Milton- When orchids are two dollars apiece? John L.- Now, now, Amelia, you musn't give way. Donald- Is this a dagger which I see be- fore me? Charles- Despised and forgotten by some you may be. But the spot that contains you is sacred to me. Willard- I'll give him whatls what. Frank- A dozen? Haw-a piece! Eva- She said it was you l Natalie- All the perfumes of Arabia can- not sweeten this little hand. - Camille+ Oh, she is so young to be a queen. ' Ruth C.- How you say it? Sub-Sub- scribers? Hazel- Not much I ain't! Mary M.- All artistic things are second hand. V Cala- The party did not want his name di-vulgedf' Ruth G.- After fifteen years, this is so sudden. Dorothy- Grandpa's getting up l Anna C.- Mind the wall Henry. May C.- They're burning my hands. MaryB. - As my poor dear Hennery used to say. -Dorothy Fitch i THESE LAST DAYS Theselast days are filled with preparation and plans for commencement. Only in our few leisure moments we have time to think that we are leaving Rye Neck never to re- turn again as students. Leaving the study halls and class rooms, leaving the athlete activities, never to take part in .them again! The fact is depressing but true. Therefore we must make the best of our numbered days in Rye Neck and throw ourselves into our work with zeal. -Jeanette Robinson Page Twenty

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PERSONALITIES John L. ....... Amiable Charles S. ...................... Bashful Eva W. .... ..... B rilliant Hazel C. .... Charming Ted. G. . . ..... Cheerful Camille .... .... C ultured Mary M. ....... Cynical Natalie . .... Determined Mike A. .. .... Diplomatic Ruth G. ..... Forward Helen M. ....... Flighty Willard . . .Good-natured Frank .. Happy-go-lucky Andrew ..... ........ M editative Robert M. . . . ..... Mischievous Donald S. .. ..... Obliging Milton G. ...Optimistic Dot F. . ..... Popular Anna C. . . .... Pessimistic Ruth C. ..... Retiring Jeanette .... ....... S incere Joe C. .... .... S ophisticated Mary B. ......... Sweet Jean T. ........ Sedate Marge B. . .Ultra-modern Helen T. . . . . . .Unsophisticated -Marion Hains THE JUNIORS ENTERTAIN THE SENIORS The St. Patrick's Day party was a red- letter-day affair. This is the unanimous opinion of the Seniors, who were the guests of the Juniors. The evening was devoted to games and dancing, which everyone enjoy- ed, and later, prizes were awarded to Eva Wenzel, Ruth Gunn and John Lansiedel, while Marion Hare and David Cuyler re- ceived prizes for dancing. The gym was very attractively decorated for the occasion, showing that the Juniors are artistic as well as hospitable. The Seniors take this opportunity for thanking the Junior Class for the delightful time. -Jean Tiffin At an election held on February the twen- tieth, the following ofiicers of the Senior Class were elected: President ...........,.... Willard Meyer Vice President .... ....... H azel Coakley Treasurer ...... .. Theodore Goldman Secretary ..... ....... E va Wenzel FAREWELL' Farewell, our dearest friend of former days, Thy sons and daughters bid thee fond adieu, For we must face The parting of the Ways, Yet memories will linger on of you. Another year has swiftly passed along With pleasues, tasks and duties on its way, Our hearts will ever fill with happy song For Alma Mater, friend of yesterday. Oh! may thy lofty standards honored be By those who spend each day's most pleas- ant hours And glean from labor joys the same as we Within thy mighty portals, Wisdom's bowers. A future brighter far may each one face, Through Wisdom's powers we have all obtained, And may the world be made a fairer place From wisest use of all this knowledge gained. And so, farewell to all we leave behind, May fortune favor you with some kind fate But search fore'er and thou will never find A class that equals that of twenty-eight. --Anna Curtin. We are the class of '28 Of dear old Rye Neck High A finer class could not be found As years go rolling by. We're sorry and we're also sad Because we're leaving you But then again we're really glad To think that we are Through . Our high school days are in the past And now our work begins For fame, career and fortune, too We hope that each one wins! -Margaret Benedum The proposition is unknown. Not learned through the endless and intricate operation of originals. It is plain geometry sought in its natural position Cwith the cover closedj and ordinary haunts fany place but where it should bej in a spirit purely indifferent. I propose to prove to you by drawing a few lines, spoiling a perfectly clean blackboard, and reciting Chinese that Euclid is just an- other book nobody knows. Jeanette Robinson Page N fnatun

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AF'IlER THE LAST CURTAIN Best thing the school has done. Donald Stevens in his part in 'Pearls' even surpassed his other performances, didn't he? Clara Wendel should be complimented on the ease and sureness she showed in playing her part. I think that 'Pearls' was the most natural and realistic little play that I have seen. Each play had actors and actresses who Htted their parts. Who selected them? Its a funny thing, but I never knew there were so many actors and actresses in Rye Neck. They did remarkably well in shifting the settings so quickly. 'The Dear Departedl' John Landsiedel was the best one in the cast. 'Rocking Chair Row'-That play was original, wasn't it, and it was funny too. 'Pearls'-Hazel and May Coakley and Donald Stevens crowned the program. 'The Florist Shop -The play was rather long, altho the plot was good. The people did well with their parts. Wonder why they don't have a bigger stage. Wasn't the old Grandfather good? Who was that girl in 'The Florist Shop'? They have quite an orchestra, haven't they? An excellent bill. i HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE There has been so much said compliment- ing the presentation of the Senior plays on June 1, that it seems appropriate to say a little concerning the activities behind the scenes. Donald Stevens, Rye Neck's most illus- trious actor, did much more besides acting in Pearls. He selected the plays and also assigned the parts to the various followers of Thespis who are found among the Sen- iors. Judging by the comments heard, he must have extraordinary insight into the characters of the Seniors, and as to what role is suitable for each. Frank Namczy was also leading a double life. Although a much-praised actor in The Florist Shop, he was general stage manager for the plays. fThis usually means doing all the dirty work.jThe very attractive ad- vertisements for the plays which were post- ed in the school and around town, were also the results of Frank's efforts. What would the Senior class ever do without Frank? The business manager of the plays was Joseph Carroll. He had charge of the pro- grams and tickets for the plays. He also took care of the receipts, which were not to be disregarded by any means. -Andrew Kauppi THE SENIORS STAGE MACBETH It seems that everybody has the idea that the ability of a high school pupil is not prac- tical. It took several members of our class to disprove this idea Friday afternoon, March 23, when they gave their conception of a few scenes from Shakespeare's Macbeth. The compiling, selection of characters, and coaching were all accomplished by Donald Stevens: and his portrayal of the part of Macbeth was very well done. Natalie Cooper played the part of Lady Macbeth, and surely no one could have done it better, or with more snap. Milton Glatzl, as Ban- quo, with stately air certainly would have pleased Mr. Shakespeare himself. A most interesting part was the witches' scene. With powdered hair and beards and shrill voices, Mary Moore, May Coakley, and Jeanette Robinson scarcely were recognized. The management of the stage was left to Willard Meyer, and the flashing of a dagger on the curtains by the magic lantern managed by Andrew Kauppi was very effective. The actors were complimented on all sides for their work. -Dorothy Fitch RAIN I looked from out the window, saw the rain And thought how dreary rainy days could be. One, gazing through the streaked glass can see But dampness, hears but water on the pane. The rain drips down, and people scurry by As if they had a fear of rain, and hurry To go home and by a fire merry Warm themselves, so glad to be inside. But there are some that like the rain and think It greatest joy to walk and feel the soft Caress of gentle raindrops from aloft That feel so kind and soothing to the skin. And so, what one thinks greatest sorrow is, Another wishes would be always his. i -Andrew Kauppi Page Twenty-one