St Marys High School - La Maria Yearbook (Huber, OR)

Page 26 text:

Campus Capers LA 'MARIA

Page 25 text:

LA MARIA Page Twenty-One iramatiies The importance of dramatics in every institution of learning can easily be attested to by the simple realization that universities, col- leges, high school and elementary schools stress this subject and yearly offer successful plays and entertainment for public approba- tion. Today, dramatics has reached its peak. On the legitimate stage, in moviedom, in all institutions of learning, in private amateur circles, in every nook and corner of the globe The Shown is the greatest means of entertainment. ln all plans, at all times, The Show lX'Iust Go On. Keeping pace with this move- ment dramatics play a very impor- tant role in the school curriculum at St. lWary's. Little by little dra- matic work has come to be a great part of school life, an important feature in the education of our stu- dents. The dramatic traditions of our school shall stand forever as achievement to be highly honored. Due to the many benefits de- rived from this study, its pursuit has been highly encouraged, so that the occasion of appearing be- fore the footlights for Alma Nlater is deemed by all as a golden op- portunity in a student's life, as a feat of which to be justly proud. At St. lllary's varied types ot plays have been presented and the attempts of our youthful thespians have correctly been marked with success, Such plays as Seven Keys to Baldpate, Pair of Sixesf' Nothing but the Truth, Pri- yate Secretary, HThe Jolly Ro- gerf' have been presented and the continual success of these produc- tions have greatly encouraged the directors of dramatic art to great- er inspiration and zeal in guiding the destinies of St. lX'lary's Dra- matic Club in the Thespian Art. lf the future can he judged by the past success can be assured. This year's offering is to be 'fThe Other Mr. Smithfl Built around a simple misunderstanding and the presence of too many Smiths, this play offers a series of comical situations that will amuse almost any audience. Louis Nyssen, playing the lead- ing role of lllr. Jack Smith, gives a skillful interpretation of a mis- understood nephew. By clever use of the various emotions this youth- ful Thespian sways the audience throughout the entire three acts. Jesse lVebb, as Dick Desmond. adds much to the role of a cool and thoughtful companion to Jack Smith. A difficult part, ll-Iajor Smith, was taken by Jack Bechard, a peer in characterization. His cockneyed dialect gave delight to his role. Virgil UePiero gave an excellent display of his ability in the part of Sergeant Duffel. Cast as ani ego, maximated sleuth, only to be confounded by his illogical deductions, DePiero kept the audi- ence in a constant uproar. Great credit is due to Chapman Thayer, Laddie Parapid, Raymond Hall, Jack hflurphy and Ernest Stassens.

Page 27 text:

Athlvtirn FOOTBALL BASKETBALL TRACK and FIELD JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETICS BOXI NU N N