University High School - Jordannus Yearbook (Bloomington, IN)

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llill Cordon and Jeannie Peterson try out for the .lordan Jesters before A. Donald Wztlstt'uni, director., while Jan Casner, Mary Poolitsan, Joe lfrauklin, and Bob Edwards look on. EACH PIECE IS A Drautaties is one of the main in- terests of many of the U-Sehoolers. The dratuativs vluh, Jordan Jesters. is the main way in which the stu- dents can take a try at show busi- ness. Last fall nearly eighty stu- dents tried out for this vluh. The students aveepterl were apprentices for a period, and often ended up doing much of the dirty work for dramatic productions. During this time the tyros also took their first craek at at play of their own. This was work, hut it paid off in fun and enjoyment. People who attended the plays given this year will retuetuher a'Stage Door, and You Can't Take It With You. Both the apprentices and the regular tnetuhers worked hard for both these shows. After the apprenticeship was over the members participated in both an informal and a formal initiation which closed their time as heginners. l,indu Zqpqgrngyr has some good news .for Leona Wallla1'e, Marina Snow, Ann Coby, and Jane Cook in the Jester produe-tion of Stage lloorf, The play is about a group of stage-struvk at-tresses living together in New York City. The play was pn-sm-nteal in Novemlwr and was a big success at U-School. Page six

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' v CoNTAlNs MANY PIECES . . . ,fi f l Margie Rash. Bob Edwards, .lane Cook, Mary Fattu. Government was one of the most dist-ussed subjeels ol' the .lanet Martin. and Betsy Bardwell get ready to sell Senior Class. Mr. Thurston and his yellow work sln-els ran hot dogs to IU football fans, at the Publications Stand. Ll rlose second! UM 'WV A f mi iar sight m spectators at the Indiana Universit football games was the U-School Publieatio s Stand aeross from the stadium on Tenth Street. Hot dogs, soft drinks, and randy were sold by members of the Quad and ,Iordannus staffs. The profit made on this venture was split between these two organiza- lions. One of the more unpleasant things that a Senior dreads during his last year in high ,,,f school is the Government class. Une can hardly blalne the student for this altitude be- cause of the density of the stubjeet. However, on entering the class, the student soon beomes interested and wonders why he dreaded the class. Thanks to Mr. Thurston, the l'0llllDl0Xlly ol' our government begins to be more easily under- stood, and the parts of another puzzle are fit- ted together. 1 The ree-room is generally parked during both of the lunch periods of the school . ' . ' day. Students dance, talk, and play ping-pong as they take their noonday break. ,I l f v l x 4

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NIEMIIBABLE EVE T . . . gs 'Q ag F, V The Junior Prom is a memorable event to . i those who attend and especially to the King ' l and Queen. To the Class of 1954, this was no ze Q .1 3 exception. Under the guidance of Jay Ellis, chairman, the Juniors used the midnight oil several nights in order to give the Class of ' 1953 their formal. S, A Q Mary Poolitsan and Blaine Johnson were G elected hy their classmates to reign over the festivities. ki Y. Couples danced to the music of Palmer it Jenkins and his orchestra. The gym was deco- rated with palms, Spanish moss, and ponds. The Junior year is an important one. Along with the Prom, the Juniors produce their major money-making project, the ,lunior Car- nival. The Carnival requires many hours of planning and hard work hy the Juniors. It is through the proceeds of the Carnival that the ,lordannus and other Senior activities were financed. King Blaine puts the crown on Queen Mary's head as they reign over the Junior-Senior Prom of 1953. Carnival Chairmen Sandra Zike and Jeannine Stapley confer with Junior Sponsor Miss Josephine Spear and the executive committee Pete McClennen's car seems to have a big attraction to students about Junior Carnival plans. who want a ride home for lunch. Page seven