Shelby High School - Tigers Tale Yearbook (Shelby, MI)

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SHELBY HIGH SCHOOL FLEUR DE hi!-Svw-4 The Senior Play, 1936 Kid Colby Kid Colby. under the direction of Mr. R. L. Withenbury, was successfully pro- sented by the class of 1936 at the high school auditorium on November 21 and 22, 1936. The two casts included: August Bancroft ............ Teddy Bancroft ....... Jerry ......................... Eileen McPherson ...... Billy McPherson ..... Dr. Dalton ............... A Messenger Boy ...... Marie De Lang ....... Miss Kelly ............ Lydia ............ Julia .......... Iona ....... Isobel .............................. ..........Ralph Kemlnk William Ames ......Wayne Spellman .........Josephine Buun ..........Arthur Stevens .Thomas Blackaby ..........Lester Hansen ..........Esther Fox .........Alta Moschke ..........Mildred Near ..........Dorothy Kelly ....,..,,.Mildred Tracy .........LaVerne Oberlin Geraldine ............................ .......... I na Morse First Radio Announcer .......... ............... Second Radio Announcer ...Iohn Near ...................Forrest Acker Thomas Blackaby Winston Lewis Wayne Spellman Mary Read Donald Henrlckson Ralph Kemlnk Lester Hansen Esther Fox Alta Moschke Mildred Near Lera Griffith Norma Roth Ellen Babinec Ina Morse John Near Forrest Acker Here Comes Charlie The annual play given by the Junior class, under the able direction of Mr. Earl Greene, was presented in the high school auditorium on April 23, 1936, by the following cast: Nora Malone, Enid Whitehead: Officer Tim McGrill. Robert Ferris: Mrs. Fanny Tarnham, FIorence'Morse: Larry Elliott, Harold Wilson: Ted Hartlev. Charles Harri- svn: Vivian Snlvthe-Kersey, Maxine Bowman: Vncle Aleck Twigfzs, Olin Kellyg Charles Happs Marion Marx: Mrs. Caroline Smythe-Kerscy, Ethel Barrittg Mortimer Smythe- Kersey, Max Morningstar. 193 5 Junior Play Mamma's Baby Boy Mamma's Baby Boy, a three-act comedy, was presented by the class of 1936 on March 22, 1935. The success of the play was largely due to the directing by Mr. Earl Greene. CHARACTERS Mrs. McLean .............. ........................................ ........... E I len Babinef' Shepherd McLean ......... ......... W lnston lewis Luther Long ...................... ....... W illiam Ames Juliet Long ........................... ......... it Iary Read Mrs. Matilda Blackburn ........ ....... Do rothy Kelly Cynthia Anglin .................... ........... I ,era Griffith xvllhlll' Warren ................. ......... Le stern Hansen Sylvia Kline ...................... ............ E sther Fox Mrs. Carlotta Anglin ....... .,..,.,.,,,,,, I na Morse Max Moore ..................... Minnie ........................... 35' ..........Forrest Acker ........Mlldred Tracy

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SHELBY HIGH SCHOOL FLEUR DE LYS It Happened in Paris It Happened In Paris, a two-act comedy by James Mulholland, was the play presented by the public speaking class Friday afternoon, February 28, 1936. The plot. centered around an exclusive Paris Finishing School and offered many unusual comedy scenes portrayed by the cast. THE CAST Cornelia Armstrong, Virginia Pietschg Peggy Langdon, Lois Blohmg Virginia Kelly, Kathryn Johnson: Miss Monroe, Eva Bensong Marie, Marie Babinecg Don Jef- fries, Burton Plumhoftg Bill Huntington, William Ames: Professor Parkinson, Harold Yearging Mrs. Armstrong, Della Retteyg Director, Miss Kathryn Doub. ill... Forensic Contests The forensic department under the direction of Miss Kathryn Doub has been represented in two contests this year. The school was a participant in all three de- partments of forensics in the West Michigan Conference and Sub-District contests. In oratory, Shelby was represented by Ina Morse, whose oration was Three R's versus Three C's. Edith Crowl represented the declamation department for the second time with her delivery of The Union So1dier ' by John M. Thurston. Velma Hux was the extempore speaker. T Debating Although Shelby did not fare extremely well in debating as far as debates won is concerned, the team nevertheless enjoyed an interesting schedule and close contests in the West Michigan Conference debate league. Several students showed interest in the activity, although only five made up the team. Under the direction of Miss Doub, the coach, the team prepared for and met other schools in four contests. The affirmative team included: Ellen Babinec, Elizabeth Kubik and Edith Growl. Edith also was a member of the negative team with Ethel Barritt and Lera Griffith. The debate schedule for 1935-1936 was as follows: Shelby vs. Scottville, here-1-2. Shelby vs. Whitehall, here-0-3. Shelby vs. Scottville, there-03. Shelby vs. Montague, there-0-3. The subject for debate this year was one of current importanceg Resolved, that the several nations should make government monopolies of the manufacture and sale of combat instruments of war. iiii Soclalitas Latina The Sodalitas Latin-a, re-organized during the school year of 1935-1936, is composed of the various members of the Latin II class. One of its most important objectives is the promotion of a spirit of fellowship and loyalty among the various members. The General Committee is composed of Richard Kroll, chairman, Gertrude Vander Wall, Maxine Bowman and Olin Kelly. The committee exercises general administrative con- trol over the organization, appoints subsidiary committees, and prepares the menus for the club dinners, which have bee11 held at several times during the year. Miss Doub, the Latin teacher, acts as general advisor. 34

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SHELBY HIGH SCHOOL FLEUR DE LYS Sophomore Party The tirst party of the year. the Kirk Off. was given by the Sophomores on Orto- ber 4, 1935. The eolor scheme was Purple an.l White, with small footballs given for favors. Entertainment consisted of dancing, playing cards, and a short program spe- Cizllty. Junior Party The Juniors entertained the High School students and faenlty at a Leap-Yeah Leap. January 31. 1936. The Valentine motif was carried out in the decorations. Feather blow-outs were given for favors. Senior Party The Seniors entertained the High School students and faeulty on the evening of March 20. 1936. The party marked the begimiing of Spring. and so was ealled Spring- time Frolic-. The decorations consisted of crepe paper streamers in pastel shades and some potted plants from Haivley's greenhouse. The High Sehool and facility were entertained by the Freshmen Friday. May 1, 1936 at the May Day Whiz. The party was carried out in carnival style, prizes being offered at the eight booths. The Junior class entertained the Seniors on May 13, 1936, with a dinner dance. The auditorium was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The Senior girls entertained the Junior girls at a he-aeh party on May 22, 1936. The Ju11ior girls were initiated into the S. G. A. and received Siggie, the mascot. 1.-.i junior-Senior Take Off On May 17th. 1935 the Junior class entertained the Senior elass at a dinner danee. All deeorations were carried out in airplane fashion. resulting in the name of Take Off. La Verne Oberlin. at-ting as toastmistress. introduc-ed Mary Read. who gave the welcome speech, Dorothy Carlson, gave the response. and Mr. Rex R. Royal give the address of the evening. The remainder of the evening was spent in danc- ing. games and a short program. Senior Girls' Association On March 1Sth. the S. G. A. presented their play, The Wild Oats Boy, for the purpose of raising money to purchase pins. The cast included the following people: Danny. Impersrnating Nora the eook, Ellen Babinee: Della, The hired girl. Ina Morse: I'n1-le Seth. The ghost, maybe, Josephine Blllllll Aunt Anne, Uncle Georges house. keeper, Laverne Oberlin: Eddie, The Wild Oats Boy, Ellen Wiekstra: Judy, Eddie's girl friend. Mildred Tracy: Clnlek, Ex-prize fighter. Esther Fox: Pat. Judy's friend, Mary Read: Eve, .1ndy's friend, Mildred Near: Jake. City cousin, Alberta Royal: Prue, Cousin from the eonntry, Kathryn Johnsong Trout, I'rue's son, Lera Griffith: Muse, The darky servant, Norma Both. 36