Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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66Smilliin19 Through Through the ceaseless endeavors of over eighty students and the untiring work of Miss Eleanor Dee Theek, the class of 1935 was able to put on one of the most outstanding senior plays ever produced at Short- ridge. Smilin' Through by Allan Langdon Martin of Jane Cowl fame, was given in Caleb Mills Hall on April 26, 1935, before a large and enthus- iastic audience. The principals were Willard McDonald as the gruff but lovable John Carteretg Mary Lou Over as the winsome Irish lass Kathleen Dungannong Byron Beasley as the constant Dr. Owen Harding, friend of Carteret, Jane Anne Greenlee as the beautiful Moonyeen Clareg John Westfall as Kenneth Wayne, as the ardent lover of Kathleen, Leonore Heppner as the ever faithful Ellen, Paul Krauss III as self-assured but equally sympathetic Willie Ainleyg Robert Ferguson, as the disappointed and bitter Jeremiah Wayne, and Bernice Reed as Mary Clare, sister of Moon- yeen. The guests at the wedding were Margaret Smith. Henrietta Savidge, Betty Hamerstadt, John Brown, Jim Bowling, and John Peterson. Robert Cox played the role of the postman. Those contributing to the success of the play were Mary Katherine Stair, sophomore harp-ist, Paul Krauss III and Patricia Gillilland as soloists, and the orchestra under the direction of Will F. Wise. The play had a wistful sweetness unlike anything ever seen on the stage. Moving along swiftly it carried that rare vein of human interest, from climax to climax, until the happy ending. Ushers for the play were: Louise Brandt, captaing Patricia Gilliland, Jean Storen, Doris Wheeler, Dorothy Clark, Dorothy Falvey, Barbara Steele, Jean Engelke, Betty Beasley, Helen Ellis, Shirley Howell, Marguerite Call, Lois Jean Nicolai, Betty Prinzler, Olava Feist, Dorothy Palmer, Lillian Callaway, Mary Hesseldenz, and Dorothy Brady. Members of the production staff were: Frances Allison, prompterg Robert Cox, stage manager, Vincent Langston, property managerg Carter Tharp, business manager, Joe Smith and Edward Liljeblad, assistant business managers, Dick Robbins, electriciang Bill Tldwell, house man- ager, Juliana McIntosh, publicity manager, Betty Lee Soehner, assistant publicity manager: Evelyn Clouse, wardrobe mistress, James Zink, as- sistant wardrobe chairmang Marthana McWhir, make-up mistress. The stage crew was made up of Jim Bowling, John Bright, Bill Howell, David Brooks, Don Schort, Charles Barrett, Eugene Roderick.

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ADAMS, MARY JANE-Charming, dependable Mary Jane will soon turn her attention to Butler where she will continue her education. Is often seen with' 'Betty McIntyre and Claire Bowden. Minstrel. ADLER, WILLIAM HOWARD- Howdy to you all greets gentle- man Howdy. This good-natured fellow has a fine start up the ladder of success in the realms of Art. Miss Long and Mr. Wheeler, teaching the subject of most interest to him-, proved faculty favorites. Baseball and basketball receive much of his interest enthusiasm. On to Indiana! ADLER, WALTER H.-Athletic Legs , as we call him, is Short- ridge's world traveler. After a year and a half in Japan, he toured the world. Besides starring in track,'he is a member of the Letter- man's Club. Mrs. Craig, Mr. Shultz, and Miss Mallory are rated as his favorite teachers. AHERN, ROBERT H.-Bob's height of six feet has often proved helpful in his favorite sport, basketball. Spends much of his time riding with Babe Barrett and Dick Cline in a red Ford. Will be seen on the Butler campus next. year. Honor Society. -Senior Honor Roll. ALDOUS, ARTHUR GEORGE- Company! Halt! , directs officer Arthur as heltakes charge of his squad in the R. O. T. C. Another science lover, ranking Geology and Chemistry at the top. Finds recreation 'in basketball and tennis. Officers' Club. ALDRICH, SUE- Unsophisticated Sue , so goes the song, but not our Sue. Is interested in Dramatics and counts Ellen Sprague and June Beatty among her best friends. Shortridge Choir. Drama League. ALLERDICE, JO ANN-This pretty miss with plenty of personality is one of Shortridge's most popular seniors. And can she swim? Jodie plans to grace the campus at DePauw. True Blue Club. Annual Staff. Honor Society. ' ' ALLISON, FRANCES--Already interested in the Drama League, Frances may prove to be one of our future actresses. Who knows? Likes almost any outdoor sport. Minstrel Show. Gym Exhibition, '32, True Blue Club. - ALTING, VITALLAS-Tall Jean , with the beautiful platinum hair, is full of vitality as the name suggests. She was active in fresh- man athletics, and enjoyed her Foods and Jewelry courses. Often seen with Esther Mae Ashton and Margaret Weinbrecht. Gym Exhibi- tion. Junior Vaudeville, '34, Indiana! Here she comes! ANDERSON, ROBERT CHARLES-Bob is a good athlete, a clever pianist, a dandy fellow, a source of entertainment wherever he goes. Strong for Commercial courses. Seen with Henry Holt and Charlie McCotter. Plans to go to Business College. ANDERSON, DAVE-Andy - Scotty - or just plain Dave is often in the company of Johnny Duchemin, Jim Brown, and Billy Dyer. Hunting, golf, and tennis find him an enthusiast. Has a bank- ing career in mind, and of course we wish him great success. ANDERSON, STANLEY MOORE-Stan has that combination of blue eyes and red hair which in no way prevents his friendliness and congeniality. Bob and Jack Stewart and Pierre Aiman think he is a swell gent. Water seems to attract him, and we understand he is guite a swimmer. Was enrolled at Park School before coming to . H. S.