South Lebanon High School - Ionian Yearbook (Iona, PA)

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Henry Berger, james Krum, Barbara l.arpenteur, Nancy Miller. Chester Miles. Sandra Fees. Mr. Berger, muh: Joanne Kreider. John Kershncr, Valerie Miller. Richard McCarty. SENIOR CLASS PLAY More folding chairslu A larger auditorium lv Standing room only! These were some of the comments as the house lights dimmed for the opening scene of Dear Ruth, presented by the senior class on Thursday night, November 15, 1951. K'Dear Ruth, a comedy in two acts by Norman Krasna, was successfully presented by Il cast of ten young thespians The play was coached by Mr. A. C. Berger, Jr., who was complimented repeatedly for his able direction. The plot centered around the activities of the Wilkins household. Miriam Wilkins, portrayed by Sandra Fees, was a typical teen-age girl who thought that she was much more versed on the activities of the world than were either her mother or her father, well-played by Barbara Larpenteur and James Krum, respectively. Miriam introduced countless tense moments into the play when it was discovered that she had been secretly writing letters to a lieutenant in the army and signing her older sister's name. When Ruth Wilkins, very well enacted by Valerie Miller, discovered the the plight into which her little sister had led her, she decided to entertain the lieutenant for a week end while he was on leave and to write a letter to him later explaining the whole situation. Things did not tllrll out as Ruth had expected, when Lieutenant William Seawright, excellently portrayed by Richard McCarty, fell head over heels in love with her in just the few hours that they spent together that week end. Chester Miles, portraying the part of Ruth's fiance, kept the audience howling in his role of Albert Kummer. Martha Seawright, Bill's sister, was played by Joanne Kreider. Martha and Sergeant Chuck Vincent, Qglohn Kershnerj added even more confusion to the household before they finally were married, as were Ruth and Bill. Dora, the colored maid CNancy Millerj, was much appreciated by the audience. And Henry Berger, in the role of Harold Klobber- meyer, provoked a last uproarious laugh, when, as the curtain was about to close, he appeared in a Navy uniform, seeking a Miss Ruth Wilkins. l68l

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Fi:-.rf Row: James Krum, Thomas Weible, Richard Shepps, William Logan, Russell Bomberger, Valerie Miller, Barbara Wolfe, Alta Tobias, jack Peifer. Sffo11dRou'.' Mr. Arthur Werfel. Mr. Albert Curzi. Arlene Snyder. Shirley Nace, Ruth Kreiser, Catherine Carmany, Eleanor Batdorf, Rhea Reinhold, Mr. Edward Lauther, Mr. Albert Sincavage. Third Row: Marianne Hartman, Barbara Sheetz, -lane Keith, Rochelle, Goldstone, Mary Ann Stohler, Pat l,eGay, Gloria Simmers, Joan Williams, William Baeshore. Fourih Row: Thomas Carmany, Jack Warlow, Kay Fisher, Rita Krim, Jeanne Wilder, Carol Marinlcov, Marilyn Mann. Beverly Hemperly, Barbara Tyson, Patricia Wagner, Mollie Goren. Fifth Rose: Pete Nye, John Kershner, Karl Romberger, John Shaalz, John Brossman, Edwin Horst. THE NEWSETTE The Newyette our semi-monthly school newspaper, has printed the latest developments in school news continuously for twenty-four years. This year it rates tops with all of the students, who feel it has surpassed all its previous records of achievement. The staff members have proved their ability, not only in their news and humorous write-ups, but also in outside contests. One of our co-editors+Russ Bombergerkput L.H.S. on the map by winning second prize in a state-wide contest. His essay was entitled My Community's Con- tribution to Pennsylvania's Greatness. Our feature editor, Jim Krum, won the bond drive contest with an essay stressing the value of defense bond purchases. Co-editors Russ Bomberger and Valerie Miller continued their Newsftte programs over WLBR on Saturday mornings under the name High-School Highlightsf' During their weekly half hour they gave us a complete picture of city and county school happenings, as well as all of the latest canned music. The sixth annual Christmas story contest, the prizes for which were contributed by Miss Joan L. Nichols, was a great success. The Nezosftte published the winning stories by Harry Siegel, Barbara Larpenteur, Richard Kettering, and Valerie Miller. The revival of Ed-O-Graphs and the publication of the sportsmanship rules and helpful hints to students were enthusiastically received by the whole student body. Jack Peifer's timely cartoons and drawings added the finishing touches to each paper. Between adding the final O.K.', and trying to keep the constant chatter to a minimum, Mr. Warfel, the adviser, showed unequaled perseverance and patience. The entire staff joins in wishing future Newrztte staff members as much fun, experience, and success as there were in Room 229 this year. ll67ll

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Firri Row: Edwin Horst, Henry Berger, Ronald Swanger. Sue Ellen Kimmel, Richard McCarty, Valerie Miller. James Krum, jack Warlow, William Diel, Earnest Johnson. Sfrond Row: Benjamin McHenry, Glen Mueller. John Kershner, affiftant director, Fred Keifer, Robert Knisley. Thomas Garrett. Eileen Boland. Elizabeth Zehring. Nancy Horst, George Christianson, Pierre Silldorff, Elaine Lebo, Ronald Drum, John Kettering, Catherine Krall, Patricia Wentling, jacquelin Devine, Natalie Nagle, Mary Wagner, Patricia Halsell, Robert Hartz, Barbara Deiter. On Sta1'r.f.' Kenneth Miller, Jeanne Wilder, Joseph Frazier, Elden Long. TRI-CLASS PLAY The annual Tri-Class Play, The Man Who Came to Dinner, was presented on February 28 in the high-school auditorium before an appreciative audience. During rehearsals a large cast of thirty-seven persons kept the director, Mr. Alvin C. Berger, Jr., on his toes. The play itself revolved around an egotistical maniac, Mr. Whiteside, portrayed excellently by Ronald Swanger, who fell on the doorstep of the house of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stanley flames Krum and Stephanie Hickingj and remained with them during his convalescence. His more than half-scared nurse was played by Eileen Boland. It is often said that the play should be entitled The Man Who Came to Dinner and Stayedf' The Stanley's problem children, Richard and june, were Kenneth Miller and Jeanne Wilder. Mr. Whiteside's secretary, Maggie Cutler CSue Ellen Kimmellj, fell in love with a young newspaper man, Bert Jefferson CRichard McCartyJ, but had a little competition because of an old friend, Lorraine Sheldon fValerie Millerj. The house was in a riot when friends of the mann-Beverly Carlton QEldon Longjg Banjo Uoe Erazierj, Professor Metz QPierre Sildorfjg and Dr. Bradley CGeorge Christiansonl -came to visit him. Sarah CElaine Leboj, one of the three best cooks in the world, John, the butler CRonald Drumj, and Harriet Stanley, CNancy Horstj added variety to the play. Without all the other characters-Mrs. Dexter QElizabeth Zehrihgl, Mrs. McCutcheon QBarbara Deiterj, Sandy Crlihomas Garrettj, Westcott Uohn Ketteringj, and the choir girls, the deputies, the expressman, the radio technicians, the luncheon guests, and Mr. Baker the play would not have been complete. Because of the fine portrayal ofthe characters in the play and the co-operation of. the various committees, the play was one of the most successful ever produced by Lebanon Hlgh School. li69ll