University of Wisconsin La Crosse - La Crosse Yearbook (La Crosse, WI)

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The Buslcin Club First Semester OFFICERS Second Semester Jessie Mulder ..... .... P resident ....... Margaret Bennett Lorraine Olle ... ... Vice-President ...... Vera Borgstrom Lillian Jadock .......... Secretary ............ Joe Murphy Donald Ricbe ........... Treasurer ......... Fred Heitmann Sponsors-Mr. D. O. Coate, Miss Ivy Nation, Mr. O. O. White The Buskin Club, one of the oldest organizations in the school, has again lived up to its reputation, and has led the school in its activities of the year. Success has been the keynote of the happen- ings of the club during the past year. Tryouts for Buskin member- ship during the past year evidenced the fact that there are many people who are desirous of becoming members of the only dramatic organization of the school. However, the club finds that it can accomplish a great deal more in dramatic activities with a member- ship of thirty-five, so they confine themselves to that number. The meetings of the club have been unusually interesting, and one act plays that have been ably coached by the sponsors have been given at nearly every meeting The first play presented was French VVithout a Masterf' which included the following cast: Carrol Wleigel, Val Schmohl, Delores Cramer, Gladys Lewis, Faye Jewell, Howard Tempte, and John Boylan. Another fantastical play, A Fan and Two Candlesticks, was presented by Betsy Iden, Matt Prijanovich, and Edward Haddad. Jean-Marieu was the name of another clever one act play that was presented. Those appearing in this cast were Avis Horton, Chester Vifangerin, and Fred Heitman. Fred Dickeman, Faye Jewell, Lois Byers, Alice Johnson, Doro- thea Fox. Gladys Lewis, Lillian Jadock, and Carrol VVeigel partici- pated in the comedy, The Play-goersf' Two Crooks and a Lady was the title of a stirring one act drama. Participating in this were Edward Haddad, Anne Rodecap, Margaret Bennett, Pearl Frieberg, John Boylan, and Joe Murphy. The big three act comedy, Cousin Kate, was presented by the club on February 27 and was a decided success. The cast was ably coached under the direction of Mr. Coate, and the performance was equal to that of professionals. The cast included the following members who were selected by tryouts: Jessie Mulder, Alice John- son, Lois Byers, Irene Bjerklien, Matt Prijanovich, Howard Tempte and Val Schmohl. Last, but not least, we will mention the Buskin formal, which was given on the evening of February 22 in the large gymnasium of the school. It was the big pre-lenten function of the school year. It was a successful party held in a pretty setting with good music, and everyone had a wonderful time. Much of the success of the past year has been clue to the combined efforts of the Sponsors and ofhcers. E -H

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THE RACQUET Forum Literaru Societq First Semester OFFICERS Second Sernester Irene Bjerklien .. President .... .. Geneva Favor Dorothy I-Ieitman .... Vice-President . Margaret Bailey Helen Cremer. .. .. . Secretary .... Cynthia Herbert Helen Probart ......... Treasurer .. .... Cora Brendum Esther Baumann ........ Program .... .. Anne Rodecap Mrs. NV111. Laux, Miss Skaar, Miss Compton, Miss Wentz, sponsors The past year has been one in which the Forum Society has lived up to its purpose more than in former years. It has estab- lished a friendly relation among all the girls of the school and has presented interesting literary programs at all its meetings. The year has been one rich in protit to all of its members. A brief review of the year will give in some measure the many accomplishments of the society. Because there was no Y. XV. C. A. in the local school, the Forum undertook a big sister movement at the beginning of the year and carried it out very successfully. The non-club girls of the school were also entertained at an open meet- ing at the beginning of the club year. Progranis that emphasized various kinds of literary work were given during the year. Each program was devoted to one thing and included the following: book reviews. successful Broadway plays, pantomimes, parliamentary drill, an Arabian night program consisting of stories told in Arabian costumes, and a group of one act plays. Much of the success of the programs was due to the untiring efforts of Mrs. Laux, who was with the society the first semester, Miss Slcaar, Miss Compton, and Miss Welitz. The social side of the girls that belong to the Forum Literary Society is not neglected, and its first social function was a leap year mixer, which was open to all the girls of the school. The Forum formal. which is one of the biggest social events of the school year, was held on Saturday evening, May 3, and was a most delightful affair. The decorations, as usual, were beautiful and different from any used at any previous school function. The third social event of the club, which was given by request, was a Waltz Night, which proved to be a great success.