Virden High School - Kennel Yearbook (Virden, IL)

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JUNIOR CLASS PLAY This fall the Junior Class, under the instruction and helpful guidance of Mrs. Harnitz, presented the fast moving comedy, Professor How Could You! . It is the story of Professor Keats fGene Fahsl, a reserved man who had no interest in any woman. At least that's what he thought until that pert, snazzy, quick-tempered Vicky Randolf U0 Ann Hogan, stepped out of one of his classes and into his private life. The play mqves on to introduce such characters as Grandpa Perry fFreddie Reiche 1'tJ, an alert, chipper, little man of sixty, who constantly works cross-word puzzles and can also puzzle out quite a few affairs in Keats' life. Then there's Grandma Perry flla Parkerj, a sweet, little, white -haired woman, rather like a fussy little hen. Also John Appleby fBuzzy Lanej, a clean-cut, likable, young fellow of twenty-five, plays an active part. He has a breezy manner and goes in for quite a bit of back-slapping and good-natured boisterousness. He is the type who is quite confident that he is impervious to the fair sex but is guilty of terribly underestimating the feminine appeal of Pricilla Morley U0 Ann Walkerj, a sweet, young thing of ninetten with a child- ish, appealing manner. Then there is Tootsie Bean fPat McCarthyj, a twenty-eight year old plump and giggly girl. Her greatest fear is that she may be an old maid which very well might have been the case, if her twenty-two year old, pugnacious brother fMarvin Hearinj, hadn't stepped into assist her. He helped her to snare the family butler, Boggins fLee Sharpj, who was innocentlystanding by while sheltried her hand at winning the professor. The competition also included Valerie fConnie Bortmessj, the slinky languid and pretty personality that appears in every case of this type- the type girl who gushes over men with a southern accent and is a catch for one of any men around. Putting all these contrasting personalities together in one private home and you'll have as interesting, hurnorous and entertaining situa- tion as we presented in our Junior Class Play. CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders this year are Rhea Dawn Stewart, Evelyn Brewer, and Pat Smith. This is Rhea Dawn's second year and Evelyn and Pat's first. They attended every game and did a swell job in supporting the team. They have taught us some new yells during the two seasons. Since none of them will graduate this year, let's hope they will be back on the job next year. Best Wishes from RYLAND COSTLEY FOOD MARKET 55

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GLEE CLUBS This year the school has three glee clubs. One group of freshman girls who are taking more training before entering the large group and also a small group of boys who join the girls in a mixed chorus at times during the year. The beginning of the year found the girls group presenting a half hour program for the Macoupin County Institute. The 35 members were well received by the teachers. Following the program the glee clubs pre- sented a Christmas Cantata to a very nice audience. To start out the new year, the boys and girls began practicing solos and formed differ- ent ensembles to be entered intthe district contest and the big group pre- pared for a spring concert. The soloists and ensembles sang at various clubs in the community and presented a recital. Following the contests the glee club participated in the Macoupin County Music Festival and then prepared.music for the prom and different banquets which close out the school year. The glee club activities were completed when the girls presented a number during the baccalaureate services. We have had a very successful year under the direction of Mr. Best and will look for- ward to more enjoyment with music next year. MUSIC CONTEST On March 26, twenty-eight music students entered the district music contest at Jacksonville. After all results were turned in Mr. Best and his students were well pleased. Four first division earned the right to go on to the state contest. The first winners were: Harriett Seymour, fluteg Mary Worth, alto clarinetg Carl Casper, tuba, a male quartet, com- posed of Charles Gooden, Austin Hulcher, Fred Reicherts, and Dwain Hamilton accompanied by Barbara Boyd. Those winning division II medals were Robert Hartman, baritoneg girl's quartet, composed of Betty Ward, Carol Riffey, Mary Ellen Lome- lino, and Mary Lou Gibersong. girl's sextet, composed of Pat Moffitt, Cynithia Peterson, Rita Jackson, Donna McKeirnan, Mary Ann Beasley and Phyllis Hamilton. , Those who placed division three were Alan Wyckoff, baritoneg Connie Bortness, girl's mediurn voice: Mary Worth, pianog Barbara Boyd, pianog saxophone quartet, composed of Robert Smith, Keith Crump, Delores Bickel and Robert Murphy: clarinet quartet, composed of Pat McCarthy, Mary Ellen Lomelino, Richard Stengel, and Delores Clause. We gave a good accounting of ourselves as Z1 of the Z8 entered the contest for the first time and 18 of the 28'were awarded a first or second place medal. We were sorryGene Fahs, Joan Hogan and Charles Thomas could not compete because of illness. Congratulations to the Seniors from .TOSTEN'S 57