St Josephs High School - Crest / Signet Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

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“SENIOR CLASS PLAY” “Almost Eighteen’’ was the class play chosen by the seniors of 45. The play was well acted and kept the audience supplied with tears, laughter, and suspense, William Barry, a good father and husband who knows life is a serious business, and that its transactions must be handled squarely, but gruffly, was excellently performed by Norbert Muzzillo. Phyllis Mezydlo gave a good performance as Grace Barry, a pretty woman in her late forties, devoted to her home and fam ily. Barbara Ann Bonkoski gave a good performance as Beatrice Barry, a very pretty girl of twenty-one, modern and smart. Mabel Warren, an attractive woman in her early forties, who manages to look just slightly under that by being charming and perfectly groomed was well played by Isabell Kelley. Mrs. Granville who was one of the town’s wealthiest inhabitants and one of the most active in club work, was portrayed by Joan Mezydlo. Edward Kinney gave a great performance as ‘‘Eddie’’ who was an intelli- gent, honest boy. Raymond Gingery gave a good performance as George Jones, who man- aged to keep his dreams by standing and watching life at a distance. Ann Sherman, an extraordinarily pretty girl with the clean wholesome- ness of protected childhood was played well by Dorothy Ann Hoeffel. Ruth Ann Wilson gave an excellent performance as Sally Davidson who was ‘alert and piquant.” Arthur Johnson gave a great performance as Tommy Granville who was a handsome lad. Mr. Merritt, a slender man about fifty, well-dressed and bespectacled, was given an excellent performance by William Steigmeyer. Miss Dalrymple, who somehow conveys the air of spinsterhood, although an active club woman, was well portrayed by Mae Belle Meyers. “Almost Eighteen’’ won the hearts of the players during rehearsals and provided so much fun that the often tedious work of producing a play became a series of pleasant experiences to both cast and directress. The class of “45” will not forget the fun of rehearsing this humorous play, and the success it made with the audience. Raymond Gingery Page 18

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CHICAGO TOUR On October 19th, the students of the high school took the annual tour to Chicago. The train left at 4:45 A.M. and arrived at Grand Central Station in Chi- cago about 8:00 A.M. After eating their breakfast at the station the stu- denis started for the Field Museum. While they were waiting for a bus to take them there, the wind from the lake almost blew the students off their feet. The students saw many interesting things such as the Room of Gems, different kinds of skeletons, mummies, and different kinds of animals. When noon came the students, hungry from touring the building, ate their lunch at the Museum cafeteria. Then the students went down town to do some shopping. Some of them stayed in the stores too long or got lost and others had to be sent after them. Others had to make last minute purchases for yoyo’s and Cashews for Barbara. At four o'clock a tour was made to the Tribune Tower, where a moving picture was shown about the making of paper. Then, with the aid of a guide, the students walked through the building and observed the interesting way in which the newspaper is written and printed. After eating supper at a large cafeteria the students went to the show ’ to see the picture “‘Janie.’ Dorothy Ann Hoeffel Page 17

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BUSY BEE CLUB The years of '44 and ’45 have been successful in the Busy Bee Club, both in social and financial affairs. The main idea of the club is to promote self-confidence and poise. This will help the students to go out into the world and be better suited to meet people and conduct themselves at social events. For this reason the pupils initiate, plan and conduct all of their dramatic, business and social events. The Club elected as its officers in the first semester: president, Phyllis Mezydlo; vice-president, Raymond Gingery; secretary, Norbert Muzzillo; treasurer, Isabelle Kelley; and business manager, Richard Sobasky. The first semester officers were succeeded by president, Arthur John Johnson; vice- president, Dorothy Hoeffel; secretary, Norbert Muzzillo; treasurer, Barbara Ann Bonkoski and business manager, William Steigmeyer. These officers were very successful at conducting the club affairs. S.J. H. GLEE CLUB ‘tne Glee Club of ‘44’ and ‘45’ was enjoyed by all of those in the build- ing, but especially by the High School because they did the singing. Some of the most popular songs of the year were, ‘Santa Lucia’ and ‘The Captain's Ship.”’ The Glee Club sang at most of the plays, and these songs were very popular. At many of the parties, the committee had the alumni and the high school sing. If there ever was a dead party, this singing would make it lively. Some of the songs that were sung were: ‘“‘We’ll Whoop Her Up”’ and “‘There Is No Place Like St. Joseph’s.’’ Our pianist was Sister Theresa Marie. William Steigmeyer Page 19