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

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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

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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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INVENTIONS Have you ever stopped to think of the in- ventions that make possible your comfort and luxury? Most of us never realize the hardships that our forefathers must have undergone for we have always been accus- tomed to a life made more pleasant by in- ventions. Because of their ability to do work quickly and accurately, machines have been every- where taking the place of many men and wo- men, thus offering them the opportunity to better themselves by seeking higher posi- tions. Ever since the invention of the steam en- gine by James Watt human efficiency has developed very noticeably, due to the develop- ment of our manufacturing and commerce. The steamboat has caused foreign markets to spring up and the steam locomotive has made possible rapid inland transportation. The steam engine was not to be the king of power for long, however, as the discovery and development of electrical power was soon to supplant it in many cases. Be- cause of their cheapness and cleanness of operation, electric motors have won high favor. They are finding their place even on the new ocean liners since the Deisel motor has been developed to generate the power re- quired. Electric motors are replacing their steam rivals in the ocean liners mostly be- cause of the difference in the efficient value between them, that is, the electric-motor is about seventy-five percent efficient while the steam is only six or ten percent. Steam and even electricity may yet be made to take a back seat, for another inven- tion of recent date may revolutionize the commercial world. That invention is the fuelless motor. This motor derives its power from the cur- rents that exist about the earth itself. It seems impossible for a motor without an apparent source of power to run, but it must have seemed just as impracticable to our fore- fathers when James Watt declared that he could turn steam into power. I There are other important inventions that do not center about power, among which are radio and as an outcome of that, television. If we should invite our ancestors to listen in on a program being given in London, Eng- land, they would immediately suspect a joke of some kind to be played upon them. How- ever, it is now a fact that we can talk to people in Europe and also see those to whom we speak. It seems that there has been more pro- gress made in the scientific world in recent years than there has been for some time past. Experts of many electrical companies such as the General Electric Company have come into the lime-light through their inven- tions. Just recently some apparatus was developed that would transmit light, heat and power without the use of electric wires. At the demonstration of this remarkable ap- pliance, eggs were cooked without any ap- parent source of heat, and electric light was lit without wires and a copper bar blistered the hand of the person who touched it, yet it was apparently cold. 'lt seems that those who lnve developed most of the greater inventions have been Americans. Having obtained such a rep- utation we must see that this prestige is not captured by some other country. Europeans have been handicapped due to the result of the war, but now they are forging ahead by leaps and bounds. Germany, more rapidly than any other European nation, is finding her place in the sum due to concentration in reconstruction. We should. therefore. support every effort made by our fellow countrymen to retain our prestige and our part in affairs as a world power. -Charles Silleck OUR ENGLISH CLASS Our English class is very small and yet We think it is a most delightful one, And all agree the teaching of Miss Dunn Does interest as students should expect. She says that Fourth Year Englsh is a hash Of many things including Milton. Burke, Argumentaton, Shakespeare-0 such work! With these and others we must not be rash. In oral English we are told there's not A chance that we'll be Daniel Webster, so Because o11r feelings aren't hurt a hit We'll aim toward what we really like and know. But Byron, Shelley, Keats, we've also had And we're surprised because they're not so bad. -Jean Tiffin Page Twenty-two