Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Many interesting meetings were held at which the members presented short skits and pantomimes in preparation for the three plays given by the Club, and which were well received by enthusiastic audiences. The first production, The Revised Masterpiece, was given October 23 in St. Joseph's School auditorium. It was a hilarious two-act farce which dealt with the trials and disappointments of a novice sculptor; George Goerig. who played this part, often strained his patience to endure the lazy and meddlesome attitude of his colored servant. John Peter. Through the efforts of a friend. Dick DeDonato, a scheme was laid by which Goerig. with the aid of a professional poser. Bob Rcbhahn, is able to deceive a sanctimonious benefactor and critic of art. Ed Campbell, and receive the award he sought. Going from the ridiculous to the sublime. Dickens A Christmas Carol was next presented. With an entirely different cast it was given December 17 and 18 in St. Joseph’s School auditorium. The production was marvelously presented on a stage equipped with a fitting atmosphere. Centering about Christmas and Christmas spirit, much vividness was given it by remarkable lighting effects and representative costumes. The play centered around a miserly old merchant who believed Christmas spirit to be mere humbug. His cruel spirit was depicted by his inhuman feelings toward his clerk and other well-wishers, who regarded Christmas as a season of joy. Through a series of apparitions he became aware of his folly, and then joined in with the others in wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. The principal players were as follows: Dick Grady, the miserly Scrooge; Jack Moriarty. Bob Crat-chitt, his clerk: Bill Kelly, Tiny Tim. Bob's crippled son: and Bill Skinner. Scrooge's nephew. Others in the cast were Kane, Seavcr. Magnano, Naughton, Kearny, Wilson. Read. Olsen and Bates. The final production. The Room. was also well received. It was given May 16 before an appreciative audience in St. Joseph's School auditorium. The play was a two-act mystery in which the plot dealt with Mr. Smith, a wealthy broker who had received a death note: and centered about Detective Geary, who had been called upon to shield Mr. Smith the night the crime had been threatened to happen. Mr. Smith had also summoned his secretary and attorney on the same fatal night. The death note had been signed by “Velvet. a notorious criminal and public enemy. According to the note. Smith was to die at 11:00 p. m. Just a few minutes before the appointed hour a total stranger was detected peeping in the window of the living room, and was immediately captured by Geary and two plain-clothcsmcn from headquarters. A few seconds after eleven. Smith's secretary, who had been remaining with him in the fatal room, was found lying on the floor, apparently dead, and Smith was gone, leading them to believe that he. also, was dead. Velvet had succeeded. Yet no one could have possibly entered the room without being seen. Clever acting held the suspense of the crowd until the very last when the plot was unraveled. The play was so remarkably staged that it was presented elsewhere later. For this purpose two complete casts had been chosen. The characters, with the two students chosen to impersonate them, were as follows: Smith, Ed Campbell and Dick Grady: Detective Geary, John Peter and Bob Rcbhahn: Ward. Smith's secretary. George Goc-rig and Dick DeDonato. Thompson. Smith's attorney. Ad Smith and Joe Bauer; Rourkc, Jack O'Donnell and John Naughton; Williams. Virgil Belford and Robert Irvine: and Parsons, a stranger, Angelo Magnano and Frank Nestor. LETTERMEN’S CLUB THE Seattle Prep Lettermcn’s Club is an organization consisting of athletes who have merited the right to wear the varsity S received for active competition in football, basketball, or baseball. A student who serves two seasons as athletic manager is also eligible for a club membership. The object of the Lettermen's Club is to promote good feeling among its members and the student body, and to assist the faculty whenever possible. In view of this Father Maruca. S. J.. granted more power to its members as the year progressed until the Club's high rank has been accompanied by a wholesome prestige and an esteemed place in the minds of Seattle Prep students. Members of the Lettermen's Club have charge of ushering and directing at most school activities. They maintain order in the corridors, take charge of classes in the teachers' absence and have the duty of governing the campus when necessary. Winning a varsity “S is one thing, joining the Club is another. After filling the necessary requirements to possess a Prep monogram, the goal is not yet reached for the Lettermen's initiation looms ahead. This event causes the newcomer a little worry. He has. no doubt, seen others before him take the final steps. Aside from the expected number of swats, the candidate is ushered in at an assembly, thoroughly enjoyable to all but the aspirant. The hilarity is brought about when the applicant appears garbed in mother's old hat, one of her dresses and a pair of sis's shoes, along with grandma's oldest umbrella. After rendering a song, each fellow is given a final swat by the Club president, which makes him a member in good standing. Officers for the year 1935 were Aldo Morelli, president: Bob McNamara, vice-prcs dent: George Goc-rig, secretary-treasurer; and Frank Nestor, sergeant-at-arms. Mr. Logan, S. J., acted as faculty adviser. PAGE TWENTY-NINE

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ECHO DRAMATIC CLUB Campbell. Bauer. Meagher. Belpokd. Wilson Andrew . O’Donnell. Petpr. Kane. Grady, Skinner. Irvine DeDonato. Kearny. Smith. Seavbr, White. Nacciiton. Moriarty. Macnano Bate . Comic. Donovan. Kelly. Rzbiiaiin. Sheeiian. Nestor, Mr. Flajoli. S. J.. Moderator LETTERMEN’S CLUB Brandmbir. Green. Reynold . Merrick. Bblporo. Carroll. Morelli Ryan. Campbell, Lyons. Mi llally. Bkanican. Wilson. Donovan Andrew . Coi.acarro. Skinner. Claudon. Kane. Maonano. McNamara. Nestor Mr. Locan. S. Moderator. Martin. Nauohton. Coekig. Rebhahn. Cole. Sheehan, Finn DRAMATIC CLUB THIS year saw the realization of an important division of extra-curricula activities: namely, the Dramatic Club. It was through the efforts of Mr. Flajole, S. J., that this organization was made possible, since it was he who took it upon himself to animate an institution which had been forgotten about for several years. Soon after school assembled in September. Mr. Flajole announced the formation of an association of students interested in dramatics. The group became known as the Dramatic Club. At their first meeting a schedule of business for the year was agreed upon and the following officers were selected: Angelo Mag-nano, president: George Gocrig. vice-president: Bill Skinner, secretary, and Dick DeDonato. treasurer. 1 page twenty-eight

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QUARTET THROUGH the earnest endeavor of Mr. Greif, S. J., coupled with diligent effort on the part of the hoys involved, the Seattle Prep Quartet has endeared itself to the hearts of its listeners. On many occasions the quartet has stimulated a higher pulse into Prep entertainments by its harmonious lyrics—old and new, classical and modern. In the category of performances were those given at Saint Vincent's Home, Saint Leo's Parish, Tacoma, and Forest Ridge Convent. Especially noteworthy was the program given during the Christmas season with the production of A Christmas Carol. The quartet's inter' pretation of the Winter Song, also, met with whole-hearted approval. Wherever it went, the quartet was greeted with warm appreciation and vigorous applause. Besides Mr. Greif, the personnel included Bauer, Breen, Campbell and Skinner. ORCHESTRA I “'HE school orchestra, under the capable direction of Mr. Greif, S. J., was a welcome addition to almost every important event. Organized and directed by Mr. Greif, it rendered many services to the school and College. Among its members were Terhar, Read and Canney, violins; Conley, trumpet; Kennedy, trombone; Kearny, accordion: Donohoe, Burton and McChesney, banjos; and Sweeney, drums. These students turned out faithfully for every affair, and their music lent color to many programs. Many times the school assemblies were embellished by its appearances. At the Prep plays, also, the orchestra was pleasingly present. When the Very Rev. Father Provincial visited Seattle Prep, the orchestra was one of the main features in the afternoon's entertainment. Last, but not least, the orchestra made its appearance to do its bit for the charity entertainment at the Marine Hospital. To the orchestra all the students give their thanks. CAMERA CLUB HIS year found a new club organized within the walls of Seattle Prep. The Camera Club, founded by Mr. Nealen, S. J., became famous for its sleuthing amateurs who caught teachers and students in most unbecoming poses. In existence only during the second semester the group progressed rapidly through the different methods of developing, printing and enlarging. Their works of art adorn the snapshot section of this book, and many albums are replete with pictures of unaware freshmen, sophisticated sophomores and grave upperclassmen. Recruited from all classes, the members have gone in for a life “in the dark. Mr. Nealen's renowned developing room became the central focus of their activities. While he lent his experience to their eager curiosity, the phenomena of working in the dark finally came to light under the influences of hypo and acids. Although some of the class may not go in for picture developing as a hobby, all have come through with the realization, at least, that they know what happens when they are told to “look at the birdie. PACK THIRTY