Shelby High School - Scarlet S Yearbook (Shelby, OH)

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AS YOU IMAY OR MAY NOTI LIKE IT A play in three acts written by the SCARLET S STAFF and produced by the faculty and students of Shelby High School. Directed by Mr. Car- mean and Mr. McCollough. Music by Mr. Braden and Mr. Sommerville. Stage crew: Mr. Weaver, Mr. Fair, Mr. Brissel. Acknowledgement: in- spiration by the LEAD . TIME: Anytime-past and present-from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and on into the wee hours CENTERS OF INTEREST: Room 204, the gym, and 210 study hall ACT I SCENE I The play begins Sep- tember fourth, over the din of cheery greetings and shouts, but, finally PROPERTIES :he house lights dim, and leans and letter sweaters CuwlGrifii1h and Eric Morse look at a September one of the directors steps Union and Confederate wlenda' ' ' ' hats Hair bows for new horses tails Ialopies of unknown origin Battered and much used C?j books Artistically engraved desks A stray white mouse or two Assorted lipsticks and combs scattered here and there A bottle or two of peroxide A grade card stuffed down in some dark corner A few dozen pair of lost glasses A red corduroy coat lined with yellow and black plaid SOUND EFFECTS Clanging, banging lockers Radiators of the noisiest variety Click, click of numerous typewriters Squealinq car brakes Chewing lor otherwise? of gum in perfect rhythm Music CPD from band-room A few shrieks and dull thuds from game-room Laughter in all stages of development-titter to beller MISCELLANEOUS V A few little willie jokes Slight detection of some deadly odor from Chem- lab. A few withering looks Curled eyelashes Cfor a purpose, boysj CAST IUITIIOR HIGH-just starting on the path of growing-up FRESHMAN CLASS-the seniors their knights in shining armor SOPHOMORE CLASS-no punches pulled on these kids IUNIOR CLASS-almost the bestp they've made it this far, there's hope for the future SENIOR CLASS-the epitome of accomplish- ment: they've worked for this for twelve years FACULTY-plays the LEAD -but always will- ing to aid the supporting cast with their lines SYNOPSIS OF SCENES PLACE: The entire action of this play takes place in the classrooms and halls of Shelby High School I A :l-lr: ,nvml-ugu forward to welcome back the cast, and greet the new performers. Books are issued, and scene one is well under way. The opening action of the play takes its form in the football preview with Madison. The Wooster Chorus provides background music and sound enjoyment. And all dimple sweetly at the camera the next day for the annual pic- tures. Some of the boys even had their fore- heads powdered to take away that youthful shine. Despite poisonous grimaces, our guess is that they did not mind too much-the girls were very careful not to get any in their eyes. The twenty-fourth was the big day for the juniors, even if rather confusing-when they picked their class rings. We wonder how long those boys were able to keep the rings? El Circulo Espanol held its initiation the eighth of Octoberp roars for seniors, terrors for juniors, a minor tragedy or two, and a whale of a lot of fun crammed into one short evening. And on the fifteenth the student body was enter- tained by the clever Andrew DeCosta who played some dozen or so musical instruments, even two and three at a time! The night of the twenty-fifth of October witnessed the huge bon- fire and wierd snake dance as a warning to Norwalk who would challenge our Whippets the following night-our Homecoming game. Our boys shone that nightp the Queen was beautiful and they presented her with a 32 to 19 victory. October was ushered out with a Hallowe'en Dance, sponsored by the seniors. SCENE II ' Bach to Beethoven -and the new month is started out with an assembly by one of the guests of the student council, George Iohnson. Representatives from the Ministerial Association brought the students an assembly of inspiration and challenge. The seventh and eighth of November we rocked and roared at Cheaper by the Dozen with Papa Danny and pre- sented by the junior Class. The following night we were hosts to Crestline and walked off with a victory. This one held a sense of soberness for the seniors-those who played in the game,

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looking to the West Our photographer took delight in taking these pictures oi our building Our helpers-the Teachers ............. . . . Our classmates-the seniors oi 1952 .... .... Our friends-the other classes ........ .... Our organizations and activities ...... .... Cur teams and other athletic events ..... . . . Our advertisers .................... . . . . Senior Activities . . . page DGQIG DCIQG page .page .page DCIQG looking to the East

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AS YOU IMAY OR :md those who played in the band-it meant the last football game in which they might par- ticipate at Shelby High. That was an important game to those fellas and gals. The sixteenth marked the night of the football banquet. Have you ever noticed-it is usually just before a vacation that such things are planned? It prob- ably would take quite a while to digest all the over abundant victuals . Everyone was ready for the much-needed, well-earned Thanksgiving vacation-even the faculty, bless them! It was at this time that peoples all over the world, as well as here in our own small city and school, held high their hopes, and lifted their prayers for peace as the cease-fire talks began in Korea. We believed we might well have something to be truly thankful for. . ACT II SCENE I December first ushered in the Iunior Dance. On the fourth the seniors suffered through the O.S.U. Psychology Test and took it like veterans. However, it did not seem to weary them suffi- ciently to keep them home from the game that night, and we didn't even notice any case of acute indigestion in the cafeteria at noon. The aftemoon of the sixteenth the public was invited to hear the choir and the various other groups present their annual Christmas program. And so, at last, the big event of the year, the SNOWBALL sponsored by the Spanish Club. What a gala affair! All welcomed with open arms and light hearts the Christmas vacation which came early this year because of too much C?! snow. KINTERMISSIOND There's no rest for the wicked. This is the time for dances, games, sleds, skates, and all the regalia that's part of Christmas itself. No sleep-too much food-ah, our poor generat'on is dissipating. Woe is we! CON STAGE! SCENE II Ianuary seventh marshalled back again the flock-now full of XMAS goodies, New Year's resolutions, and with com- plete new wardrobes. Back into the harness! And about this time Mrs. Lafferty was giving the hubby new pills to quiet his driver nerves , these hundred mile trips by night's obscure dangers are nothing to scorn. How- ever, he's Cquoteb never lost a single victim yet tun- quotel. The twenty-sixth was dated as the night of the Thespian Carnival Dance but a possible flood changed plans a bit, in May. MAY NOT! LIKE IT and it was finally called off. Poor Miss K lor should we say Mrs. ! and her luck! Amid smothered screams and wary looks from the girls, and teasing glances and genuine interest from the boys, Larry Tetslaff presented his informing and most unusual collection of snakes. On February first a poor group of seniors congregated in 210 to labor over the General Senior Scholarship Test. We might add, also, that on the second the groundhog did see his shadow. On the sixth we received the sad news of the death of England's King George. We mourned along with Britain. Ah, Valentine Day once more, and the sixteenth the F.H.A. and the F .F.A. sponsored their Queen of Hearts Dance. Once more We thanked the Father of our Country for a day of rest. March fifth brought us the Denison Players. And later the All-School Play. We welcomed visitors for Career Day, and we thank them and our own Mr. Wendland for all the aid they have given us now and in the past to help us in our choices for the future. lt will ever be appreciated. ACT III SCENE I April second-good and otherwise-we took the preliminary district state scholarship tests. Those top three in each subject at least get a nice ride to Wooster on May third. The League Choir Festival follows. And the poor eighth graders-we who know sympathize. April eighteenth was their big test day. SCENE II April seventh, and the Carrols bring to us our last assembly. This year the League Band Festival is right here at home. The big night- the seventeenth! Music soft, stars in her eyes, and billows of pale net-don't feel neglected, boys, this is her night, you know. What else? -TI-IE PROM! Finally, the climax: some glad, some sad, all solemn. The Baccalaureate Service and Com- mencement sadden the hearts and challenge the soul of each and every senior. SCENE III Finally, the last day of school arrives and the underclassmen jubilantly tear awayp the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to retum for a command performance next year- the seniors to be specta- tors. Carry on, kids. We're with you a hundred per- - - - Carole La Bonte thinks about graduation time Cent! CURTAIN!