Scituate High School - Chimes Yearbook (Scituate, MA)

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2S ALL-SCllOUL PLA Fiityr Kow: D. Staffeld. R. Mitchell, R. Turner, D. Jenney, R. Snow. J. Slernfelt, K. Robert: , P. .Sharp. Miss Rey- iKilds. .Secom) Row: Miss Gile, L. Hodgdon, J. Radcliffe, P. Cahonn. D. La ' ange. E. Kitrosser. R. Cahoon, D. Pronty, L. Neweomb, G. McAfee, M. Dyer, B. Hunter, Mr. Dickinson. Thikd Row: B. Foster, C. Merrht, L. Stone, D. Richards. G. Turner. E. Jenney, P. Merritt, D. Doiuier, A. .McAuliffe, C. Locklin. SENIOR PLAY First Row: J. . ternfelt, M. Corrigan, C. Litchfield, P. Nord. B. Prouty. R. Mitcliell. S. Lee. Second Row: Miss Gile, D. LaVange, B. Hunter, R. Snow, J. Bernard, G. McAfee, M. Dyer, Mrs. Cole. Third Row: D. Richards, P. Merritt, R. Turner.

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ALL-SCHOOL PRODUCTION Dale Richards, ' 52 THIS year, as in other years, the All-School Play was a huge success. The production, Up On Old Smoky, was a mountain operetta. It was directed by Miss Eleanor Gile and Miss Gertrude Reynolds. The leading lady was Faith Simpson, who played Cindy, the mountain choir director. Bob Snow, as Grandpap, was the comedian of the play. Ricky Gaboon was Grandpap ' s dog. Don Jenny played the part of Sam. the boy Cindy eventually fell in love with. William, played by Peter Sharpe, was a mountain boy that went to the city and became a success. Janet Sternfelt, as Sue Ellen, was a barefoot mountain girl in love with Frankie, who was played by Dave Staflfeld. Other members of the cast were Richard Mitchell as Clem: Kenneth Roberts as the preacher: and Roxy Turner as grandma. The entertainers from the city were Carol Merritt, Carolyn Locklin, and Bonnie Austin. Phyllis Gaboon. Evelyn Jenney, and Gene Mc- Afee participated in a talent show. The singing of the chorus was enjoyed throughout the entire production. The scenery was designed and constructed by Miss Shmauk and Mr. Burgess. Mr. Wilcox, with Dale Richards as senior chairman, was in charge of tickets: Miss Bedell, of costumes: Miss Hawkes, assisted by Ann Dacey and Rosemary Manning, of programs: Miss Vinal, of candy sales; Miss Harrington, of ushers; and Charles Valine, of lights. The prompters were Dale Richards and Priscilla Merritt. Music was pro- vided by the school orchestra under the direction of Mr. Dickinson. SENIOR CLASS PLAY Dale Richards, ' 52 O.N April 25, the annual Senior Play was pre- sented. This year ' s production was Seven- teenth Summer. It was directed by Miss Eleafior Gile and Mrs. Frances Cole. The leading part of Angie was played by Barbara Prouty: Jack, her boy-friend was Peter Nord. Angie ' s sisters were Margaret. Carol Litchfield; Lorraine, Janet Sternfelt: and Kitty. Sally Lee. Her parents were Robert Mitchell and Judith Bernard as Mr. and Mrs. Morrow. Art. played b David LaVange. and Martin, played by Michael Corrigan. were the boy friends of Margaret and Lorraine. Other members of the cast included Gene McAfee as Tony, Robert Snow as Fitz, Barbara Hunter as Jane, and Marilyn Dyer as Margie. The stage manager was Thomas Snow. Prop- erties chairman. Jack Breen, was assisted by Evelyn Jenney. Joan Perry, Shirley Pettersen, and Faith Simpson. Costumes were by Miss Shirley Bedell, assisted by Jane Burnham and Joyce Bamber. Miss Harrington was in charge of ushers and Miss Vinal of candy. Mr. Wilcox took care of ticket sales, assisted by Dale Rich- ards, as student chairman. Lights and sound effects were by Charles Valine. Prompters were Priscilla Merritt. Dale Richards, and Roxanna Turner. Make-up was by Mr. Leonard Arnold. The scener) was designed and constructed by Miss Shmauk and Mr. Burgess. As usual, the Senior Play was a big success and our heartiest thanks go to all those who hel]jed in an wa to make this production possible.

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26 STUDENT COUNCIL Fiiisi Ivou : P. (!ali(j(in, S. Lee, W. ines, E. Stewart, B.Proiity, N. Walker, L. Newcomb, E. Cunn. Second Row: P. Beiiianl, J. Keliell, C. Clapp, R. Clapp, P. Merritt, Miss llairingion. ' I ' liiUD Row: N. Toule, C. Fortman, P. Nord. STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS Barbara Prouly, 52 THE Stlde.nt CoIjiNCIL launched its work for the year at a meeting early in September. Ed- ward Stewart was elected president; William Vines. ice president: Barbara Prouty, secretar : and Norman Walker, treasurer. Representatives to the council include Jack Kettell, Peter Nord. Barbara Prouty, Edward Stewart, Sally Lee. Pris- cilla Merritt, Richard Clapp. Seniors: Aram Bra- zilian, Lois Newcomb, Neil Towle. William Vines. Juniors; Cleinens Fortman. Gladys Clapp. Ph llis Cahoon. Sophomores: Letitia Bernard. Norman Walker. Freshmen: Deborah Brigham. Grade 8. and Elizabeth Gunn. Grade 7. Our advisers are Miss Harrington and Mr. Froberger. Several conniiittees were appointed to hel|) carry out the many duties of the Student Council. The Rally Committee. Priscilla Merritt. chair- man, planned the pep rallies held during the football season. The Ways and Means Committee. Priscilla Merritt, chairman, discussed and super- vised ways of raising money. The Attendance Committee. Barba ra Prouty. chairman, checked excuses of absent meinbers. The Locker Room Committee. Elizabeth Grassie and Peter Nord, co-chairmen, arranged the inspection of locker rooms each period. The Student Council worked with the Scituate Parent-Teacher Association in organizing and sponsoring the Saturday night record hops for students. On several evenings prominent disc jockeys attended, and the dances were very successful. In the fall football pins were sold in the Junior High. Priscilla Merritt did a connnendable job selling refreshments at the football games. Four delegates and five representatives at- tended the fall convention of the Southeastern Branch of Student Councils held in Middleboro. The Council drew up an amendment to the Student Association Constitution concerning the presentation of athletic awards. It was voted that a chenille letter be given in each sport the first ear earned. Each following award will be a chenille bar. The Student Council also investigated the point s stem in view of possiblv establishing it in our school. The purpose of the point system is to distribute offices and honors fairlv among stu- dents so that one person will not hold too many offices. The Student Council is alwavs open to sug- gestions from the student body and extends an invitation to interested members to visit our meetings.