Salem High School - Lyon Yearbook (Salem, IN)

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The purpose of the Dramatics Clubs is to build a high standard of character and culture through dramatics. This is accomplished by the plays produced throughout the year, the programs at the meetings, and the parties such as the Mexican chili supper given this year, Upperclassmen make up the membership of the Sr. Dramatics Club. These are the more experienced actors and actresses and help train the underclassmen in the art of acting.) Lhe seniozs@lubpotiicerssare: Presiden ties 1 ee eoldtOnsicer@.aup ec DECrelaryuw . = cn ens were Vick oman Vice-President...) ). = Thornton Boling ‘Dvea sir Cree see ue ae Max Hinkle The Dramatics clubs take great pride in helping present the All-School Plays and the Senior Class Plays which are eagerly anticipated and enjoyed by the entire town. The Jr. Dramatics club members are freshmen and sophomores who study make-up, costuming stage setting, lighting and sound effects. The officers of the Junior Club this year were: Presidents... S.aeene LOlwm cr cucblLagd DECThGla Dian. ae mena Shirley Weeks Vice-President. (5.0). sslinda Settle Treasurer)... =GCarelisee Lnompsen Miss Myrtle Esther Bush is the sponsor and director of the Dramatics Clubs and should be given much credit for her extensive work in helping the st udents.

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The first week of December was celebrated as Future Homemakers Week. Activities were arranged and each day attention was paid to some phase of their varied interests. Sunday- attended church as a group Monday- each girl indentified herself by wearing an apron throughout the day Tuesday- good deed day Wednesday- each member wore F.H.A. colors - red and white Thursday- d evoted entirely to publicity Friday- sold UNESCO stamps Saturday- food sale. SITTING: A. Burns, M. Bush, C. Zacharias, N. Gater, B, Naugle. STANDING: C. Wilson, S. Bartle, B, Floyd, C. Gamble, R. Brown. 1953-54 OFFICERS 1954-55 Norma Gater President Kay Williams Carol Jean Zacharias Vice-President Pat Shanks Martha Bush Secretary Pat Miller Alene Burns Treasurer Pat Beasley Garolyn Gamble Song Leader Sara Setser Rose Ann Brown Historian Maxine Batt Carolyn Wilson Photographer Nancy Nicholson Mary Jane Humphrey Pianist Martha Bush Bonnie Floyd Parliamentarian Barbara Naugle Barbara Naugle Reporter Kathryn Day Sponsor--Mrs. Edwards 39

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FIRST ROW; Barbara Strauss, Barbara Reynolds, Edith Hollrah, Jeanie Campbell, Betty Jo Martin, Jack Morgan, Marvin Batt, Barbara Menaugh, Yvonne Barnard. SECOND ROW: Richard Early, Nancy Jo Batt, Charles Burgess, Dale Miller, Ernest Baird, Janet Smith, Martha’Ann Branaman, Peggy Ellmore, Sally Smith, Miss Bush (Sponsor). THIRD ROW: Sharon Lee Cauble, Olson Huff, Truman Chastain, Thornton Boling, Bobby Branaman, Jim Hilton, Tom Trueblood, Act well your part, there all the honor lies'' ---Pope National Thespian Troupe, S.H.S. Chapter No. 1229, the national honor society of dramatics, was organized inS.H.S. in 1952. Membership is restricted to members of either Dramatics Club who show unusual acting ability. In 1953, several Thespians were featured in ''Dramatics, ! the official Thespian magazine for their outstanding work in ''Glamour Boy, an all-star performance. Thespians, the goal of each Dramatics Club member, is based on the point system for acting, stagecraft, and committee work. During 1954 the National Thespian Society celebrates its twenty-fifth year as a recognized organization in the field of high school dramatics. In addition to various individual troupe celebrations, there will be a conference at Indiana University, June 21-26, which many members of the local troupe will attend.