St Johns Villa Academy - Precursor Yearbook (Staten Island, NY)

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'ki' Intending to pass the Princess Camil- la's maid Dulcibella for his daughter, the King coaches the beautiful but dumb young lady in proper court procedure. l. In the course of their meeting, Senta, with solemn determina- tion gives the Dutchman i0livia Brewer, 'SD her hand, vowing to be true unto death. 2. But the ill-fated Captain, having overheard Erik reminding Senta of her promise to be true to him, reproaches her for having broken the troth and bids her farewell. Senta, protesting that she is still faithful, leaps into the sea behind the departing ship, thus breaking the bond of the condemned sailor. Zllirippinglp un the tongue. A. A. Milne's delightful fantasy, The Ugly Duckling, presents the appealing situation of a plain but sweet-dispositioned Princess whose parents spend their days worrying about her lack of a husband. When the royal couple receives news of the arrival of the young Prince Simon they devise a plan to sub- stitute a beautiful, but stupid waiting maid for their daughter until the day of the wedding. Prince Simon, in town, fearful lest Camilla, whom he has never seen, reject him, orders his handsome but stupid attendant to go in his place and court her. Because Simon wears full armor on the eventful day and Camilla a thick veil, the two are married beneath the beaming visages of the King and Queen. A twist of fate, however, has brought together Simon and Camilla beforehand and when they fall in love, Camilla a true beauty, unrevealed until then because of a fairy god motheris christening gift ends the story happily ever after. Trumpets herald the royal family's entrance into the room provoking their loyal subjects' dutiful bows. According to the ancient laws of the kingdom, the successful suitor must first answer correctly a very dimcult riddle, What is it that has four legs and mews like a cat? Carlo has just answered, Dog, thereby trium- phantly saving the day.

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,, V! 5 2 1 'K A 1. Senta, portrayed by Dael Gondyke, '54, obsessed with the de- sire of meeting the Flying Dutchman, promises to give him the true devotion needed for his redemption. By an act of Satan he has been condemned to sail the seas forever as a punishment for an audacious oath, by which he vowed to complete his journey even though it would take all eternity. 2. Erik ikosemarie Ameduri, 'S6J, pleads with Senta to accept him as her husband. Much to his dismay he realizes his quest has been in vain and so leaves her to the Dutchman. Speak the speech 35 pray pau Among the various extra-curricular activities of St. John's, the Dramatic Club has proved to be an important outlet for the talents of the student body. Presenting a challenge to this dramatic and musical ability was Richard Wagner's operetta, The Flying Dutchmanf' presented last year. Portraying the part of the Dutchman was Olivia Brewer, '53 and Senta, the courageous maiden who is so desirous of being the source of his redemption, was played in turn by Dael Gondyke, '54 and Louise Moccia, '55, The role of Dalancl, Senta's father was played by Flor- ence Horan, '53 and Marie Catanese, ,53. In the roles of Erik and Mistress Mary were Rosemarie Ameduri, '55 and Josephine D'Agostino, '53. The enthusiasm of the cast as well as their deter- mination to succeed greatly insured the success of the production which ran for four performances. We shall always be grateful not only for the experience we have gained as members of the Dramatic Club but also for the self assurance and appreciation of the cultured things in life resulting from its productions. , 5 -...,.,,w-me .-'M'-dw ,f !f 1, ,,-,, ' ,gk My V- ,Af 5 ,' W' IW' 5 i l ' , n .Sf ff ' fi - ' 5 Chl Nothing gone wrong with his eyes? Sunstroke or f anything? anxiousl in Y . Uneaay lies the head that wears a - quirelihe Queen- The King crown', was how I put it, mules the king. Everyone is excitedly awaiting the arrival of Prince Simon. seems to have given up all hope under the circumstanc- A 'ALE' , Q IX ! 1' 1 5 H X X SIZHIIIII Upon hearing the sad news that Prince Simon is not only sound in mind and limb, but also the posaeuor of keen eyesight, the Queen deapaira to heaven, My daughter! X

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The Seniors highlighted their last few months at lSt. john's by the presentation of None Greater Born , a play tracing the life of St. john the Baptist from infancy to martyrdom. l. john is his name . Guests at the circumcision KI. to r. - Antoinette Napolitano, Cecelia Ducey, Ruth Fink. Dolores Mastronardo, Emma Rios and Clara Lee Fagai discuss thi! unexpected declaration, while Elizabeth and Zachary lBarb2ra jefferson and Ann Murray! admire their infant son. 2. Elrinda lClaire Ohalelrl and Rebecca 1Dolores Merolal. servants to Queen Herodias, feel more kindly toward lohn the Baptist than does their mistress lDorohy Chalamonslryl, who storms to Salome fDael Gondykel about that maniac. Sarvia lFrances Marinol, another slave, is not disturbed by lhil characteristic eruption. lPlayers named from l. to r.l 1. I indeed baptize you with water. The crowds surrounding St. john lAdelaide Bates? are a source of concern to the three pharisees fextreme left-Marie Arena, Gloria Allen, and Claire Abbruzzil who have come to question him. 4. Well said, Salome, you are as brave as you are fair. King Herod ljoan Rowanl, awaiting Herodias's arrival in the throne room, is entertained by her charming daughter. 5. Ah, good morning, my beautiful queen! Herodias is warmly welcomed by her husband, who hopes she will relieve the unsufferable boredom of being a king. -1'-s.. la, , J? i 1 MSN an 6. The infuriated queen demands that the Baptist be arrested, and palace guards ll. to r. Annette Corsiglis and Josephine Tallaridol prepare to execute her wishes. Now we shall see if womanhood is weak. The tigress has come to grips with the lion of the desert. 7. Courtiers and their ladies enjoy Lady SaIome's dance at the royal birthday party, not knowing that her trophy will be the head of St. John the Baptist. 8. Fear not for me. but go tell the Christ that the light of the candle burns low and John but waits the breath of the will of God to blow it out. The Precursor bids goodbye to his disciples fl. to r. - Clara Lee Faga, Marina Cricri, Barbara Jelersoml f ' , , fi ii ll' ti 0 l t f 1 e mv. , J xx X J!! '-.Ear-' ' i ' i . 5 ,Q .L T A -N 1 Q B P E , ef' ' sf, Q? ,xml 11 Q if . l ft Af 55 ,. zx ilil if .fn f ao -we e .e t - .M e I 6 .l ful' A13 -4' tif J' ' it If if L X fs K 1 . ..' -X -vw' fl '- . iff ,- iw Q U A 1. - il A lg, 4' , l r, - f i If r. . 4 f' 7,5 K f' lf ' get g. Q 1717 1 X hrs I, ,K .N ,Q NW , la, - . KT? V: I ., my 4-I .-.Pi ,X iq , L A is ,,..Qf 1 ft A it f- ef.. , .. - i t vw y , I X L kay gf .X Q S ft 9,9 4 if - J 5-'W 5 ,F ,Sk 1 I W my Q ff' , e T 5 i- .N-I 9.4. .-