St Marys High School - Marianite Yearbook (Southbridge, MA)

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DRAM A FESTIVAL As a finale for the afternoon Beal presentedWTwelve O'Clock Murdern a mystery written by LaRoma Rose. 'Dinner belln rang at six o'elock and there was literally a stampede for the cafeteria. After more dancing, we met the Sis- ters who had just returned from Clinton and were all set for the Saturday night of plays. .First on the program was WMoment of Decisionn written by Henri C. Beane , llso coachf' Franklin High took over for its performance. During this intermission we met our friends. Attleboro was scheduled to present W Four Men On A Heathw which, in my estimation was the wierdest of the Festival. As a finale, St. Mary's of Milford presented WHigh Windown which was a mystery. With this play, the Festival was over and we made our way to the cafeteria where we were served punch and cookies. Entertainment followed which included a pantomime of WEloise0 which stole the show. We returned to the Auditorium where the schools were once again competing, but this time in trying to outsing the other schools by chanting their WAlma Matern. Finally the moment arrived! The judges returned with their verdict. The Auditorium was in deep silence. The judges first announced the 'All-Star Castn and then the four winning schools, which were Attleboro, Franklin, Gardner and Wachusetts. Although we were not one of the winners, we had a deep satisfaction that the decision was in complete fairness and we had done our very best making a great improvement over last year's production. Our host, Wachusetts had come out with three on the All-Star cast and with their play as a winner. We once again separated from the Southbridge crowd and had a wonderful time celebrating the Wachusetts victory. On arriving at Brenda's home, we realized that the Festival was over and we would have to say WGood-byen to our newly-formed friends. However, we did not do this until we made sure tlxat they would soon come to Southbridge, so that we would not conti- nue our friendship only by letters, but in person. We returned home Sunday morning I'll admit a little tired and weary, but with a living memory of the friendliest group and the most exciting experience of our high schooludipsl no Q0 j 1,57

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i .fvfexmfx faswff-xL Night at an Inn'. Following Tantasqua, Lincoln-Sudbury High prew sented Wlnfantan. As a finale for Friday night, our host, Wachu- setts presented WMooncalf Mugfordn starring Brenda Leger who was later chosen for the All-Star Cast. g The Festival being over, we went backstage to greet the cast and to say 'So Longnto the Southbridge group for the night.It was not as if we were leaving our friends for as we later noted, the boys and girls from Wachusetts were the friendliest group we have ever met. We soon left the school and headed for Stuart's which we found to be a nice place for the crowd to get together. We arrived at Brenda's safely and stayed up for a few more hours discussing the night of plays. When we awoke, the sun's beams were dancing through the win- dow calling us back to reality. We then met Mrs. Leger,who, like Brenda made us feel 'at home' away from home. We soon set out for Wachusetts and were very much suqxised not to see the Sisters and boys of the cast. It was now time for us to go on stage, and the Sisters and boys had not yet arrived. Mr. Barker was 'very helpful in arranging a late rehearsal, for which we were thank - ful. Finally, Norman's car made it ! After settling dee tails,our rehearsal finally got underway,Fo1lowing the rehearsal, we dashed out to eat. After leaving most of my food behind, which is not like me at all, we rushed back to school to get into our costumes and make-up. A little bit of last minute confusion was born when John Morin discovered his beard was gone! We were al - ready next to hysterical with nervousness, and this last incident just about finished us.Everyonc fs tanning around aimlessly ,and there stood UPoor Johnn with no beard. Meanwhile,this'llttlbfbut so important object, was having a peaceful rest in Mrs. DuMais ' handbag where it was later found! . Curtain time! Sudden Sickness! People praying! All theseemo- tions synonymous at the moment! Up went the curtain and we felt all was lost. What were we doing on this spacious stage? For the first time, we wished we were at home. Before we knew it, the curtain was closing and we were once again down-to-earth students from Saint Mary's. I now recall that very tense moment in the play, when I had my mouth opened to ask Pompy for my handkerchief. I was in complete shock, when from un- der his breath he uttered, WDon't ask me for the handkerchief , I haven't got it!' Until this day, I don't know what lines we made up, but somehow, we came through. The WFinger of God' followed our play. This was presented by Gardner High and was the only play we nissed for which we were acr- ry for we were told it was one of the best of the Festival.Act II if she WEmpgror's New Clothes' was next presented by Northamptxzn g . 39

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During the past years the C Y C has made great progress both in membership and activities. On February 28 our greatest eventup- to-date took place. At 8 p.m. UClub Moonglown officially opened:hB doors for the first time. Music was supplied by the UJesters.HThis danceable music was enjoyed by all. Later in the evening our Wpetiteu waitresses came in for our orders. The food was Nengulfedn by all, but enjoyed more by the males in attendance. At ll:3O p.m. quite weary, but happy from the dancing, we dragged ourselves home. The next day we agreed that this was the best entertainment ever put on by the C Y C in Southbridfe. During the month of March we are holding a NDay of Recollecs tion.W This we hope, will bolster up our spiritual needs. Late in June there will be a Field Day, which we look forward to witl happy enthusiasm. There will be sports including swimmini, boatinf and an evening dance on the outdoor pavilion. 'K These events are made possible by the alliance of all tl1e Youth 'Councils in Southbridge, headed by Father Marshall of St. Mary's, Father Ledoux of Sacred Heart, Father Choquette of Notre Dame and Father Smiocki of St. Hedwig's. On April 22, 1957, ten lucky members of our Hi h School CYZC will take part in the Second Annual Diocesan Youth Conference to be held at Assumption College in Worcefter.The recorder and leader must be Seniors. The other eight Loire tes will be chosen accord- ing to their skill in djscuscinf present day teenage topics and problems. The general name given to the Carference is UYouth Speaks Its Mind.U It promises to be a worthwhile affair for the teenagers. All C Y C ers are now looking forward to the National C Y C Convention to be held next November in Philadelphia. Many members throughout the-country wish to attend butponly two will be permit- ted to go from St. Mary's High School Council. As yet, we do not know who the fortunate two will be. We do know that the present Seniors will not be eligible because they will have graduated by that time. ' Therefore the most important question in our minds now is: nwho will the lucky delegates from St. Mary's be?W This will be a thrilling experience for whoever is chosen. The big question now is Wwho will it bein Norman Castonguay N585 bl