Wellston High School - X Ray Yearbook (Wellston, OH)

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Wellston High School 23 National Music Weck Culminates Chapel Programs By DOROTHY JONES Music Week, with its annual activities and varied daily performances, marked the end of all chapel programs for the year. During that week, the orchestra, glee clubs, and band, besides the several soloists, furnished music for all occasions. Freak instruments also were employed to give variety to the programs. Every student possessing musical ability was enlisted to make Music Week a success. Before drawing the curtain over the programs of the year, it may be wise to give a brief review of the outstanding chapel programs. During this time, new musical ability has been discovered, new speakers, actors, and imitators, who will take the place of those who are leaving Wellston High School. Practically every student in high school took part in chapel at least once during the year. Agony chapel was, perhaps, the first outstanding program of the year. Its name is quite appropriate, for it was indeed agony for the unfortunates who took part in extemporaneous speeches. Both the Cary and Mishna clubs were asked to prepare some entertainment. The Cary society gave a program, chiefly musical, while the Mishna girls gave talks on the origin and meaning of Thanksgiving, in addition to their musical selections. Accurate and amusing imitations of the various classes, under the supervision of their respective teachers, were given by the Hi-Y organization. One of the most clever entertainments of the year was a radio program, given by the juniors, announcing the Gallipolis-Wells-ton football game- While Wellston High was in deepest despair over her position in the cellar during the basketball season, it was suggested that until Wellston could ascend at least one step on the ladder of success, that the students would go into mourning. Accordingly, sad speeches were made by those capable of making talks, after which each student was given a small black bow to wear as a token of grief over our league standing. At the conclusion of their solemn remarks, all marched slowly from the auditorium to the strains of a funeral dirge. For the next few weeks, the chapel period was used for chorus singing. The reading of the scripture was also introduced. After the devotional service, all joined in the singing of old favorite and popular songs. It is firmly believed that Mr. Higley is in love, for he seemed to favor “Ting-a-ling” and “There’s a Rainbow ’Round My Shoulder.” The rapt look on his face gave him away. A near repetition of the agony chapel occurred near the end of the term when those who drew the marked slips were required to give a quotation of two lines or more. A prize was to be given to the one who gave his quotation best, but three of the students tied for first place. Consequently, the prize was divided. The next week, a contest was held among the better speakers of each class, which made the decision harder to give. , j All on a Summer's Day Presented by Sophomores “All on a Summer’s Day,” a one-act comedy presented by the sophomores, was a snappy, amusing play which revealed the plan of a clever, scheming criminal to get the jewels and money of the fashionable young ladies at a sumer hotel. The cast showed careful selection and thorough training. Martha Summers and Minnie Scurlock, as Doretta and Gladys, did their parts well. George Wills played the part of Tom Warner, the docile fiancee of Doretta. George seemed to have had experience with girls of Doretta’s type. The parts of Miss Parker and Miss Trimble, played by Helen Snyder and Kathryn Martin, required hard, concentrated study, and were rendered in a satisfactory manner. Sarah Hudson, as Mrs. Reed, played her part quietly but effectively, throwing suspicion upon the mysterious couple, Mr. and Mrs. Lane. All the people at the hotel are afraid of the young couple, and readily put their jewels in Mrs. Reed’s hands for safe keeping, and she, in turn, makes her escape. Not until Bob Doyle (Ovid Helm) arrives, do the summer boarders find out that the Lanes are a newly married couple from the best social circles who tried to escape publicity. Homer Pittinger, as a plain clothes man, reveals the identity of Mrs. Reed. ,« ,«« Freshmen Denounce Slang in Qne Act Play Freshman Play “Sauce for the Goslings,” a one act play, was given by the freshman class in chapel, and also on Nov. 5, visitor’s night at the high school. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor (George Dando and Edith Gundlefinger) teach their children. Bob (Francis Gettles) and Elizabeth (Anna Lu Bentine), a never-to-be-forgotten lesson on the use of slang. This lesson almost costs them the friendship of James Ward (Johnny Walker), but finally gains Elizabeth a bid to the prom. Martha Lee (Susan Patterson), the grandmother, who also helps in the lesson given to her grandchildren, is easily the star of the play. Catherine Thomas takes well the part of maid. Miss Ruth Braley and Mr. Le-land Jenkins were coaches.

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22 The X-Ray Variation of Spring Sports Makes Interesting Program Boys' Tennis Introduced for First Time Tennis was introduced into W. H. S. this year as an inter-school sport. This was the first time that the school has endeavored to play this game on a competitive basis. As the X-Ray goes to press, two tournaments have been played, Portsmouth appearing here April 26, and Gallipolis being met there the following day. In neither engagement was Wellston able to win a single match, but the experience gained will be beneficial to the boys of W. H. S. For the most part the players were inexperienced. Since the squad was composed of four juniors, three sophomores, and only one senior, those members not graduating are expected to make a better showing next year. The team was coached by Mr. Higley. THE SQUAD Paul Hogan, Herbert Kesinger, Swisher Starcher. Edward Wills, Hiram McCoy, John James, Newell Phillips, William Rhodes, Donald Stewart, Francis Gettles. Managers: Ovid Helm, Wilbur Long. THE SCHEDULE April 26, Portsmouth.........................Here April 27, Gallipolis .......................There May 4, Hillsboro ........................Here May 11, Tournament at 0. U. May 14, Portsmouth ......................There May 17, Hillsboro .......................There May 18, Gallipolis ......................There -aXg).------ Girls Show Good Tennis May 3. The girls of W. H. S. have taken great interest in tennis, our new spring sport. No games have as yet been played, but a game is scheduled with Gallipolis, there, on May 11, and there are definite plans being made for one with Portsmouth. Mr. Higley and several boys leveled the courts on the Morrow Manufacturing grounds, and have given the girls the privilege of practicing during gym periods and of evenings from 3:30 until 5:00 Baseball Revived as Major Sport The game of baseball was revived this year as the major spring sport. W. H. S. has not had a baseball team since 1924, during which time track has been the leading spring activity. As the majority of the members of the Southeastern League, six out of eight, voted for baseball, and since the Wellston boys voted for it, this game was adopted. The opening game of the season, April 13, was played at Middleport with the score 24 to 4 in their favor. On April 19, Jackson came to Milton Park to win 13 to 1. The third game of the schedule, played at the local park, resulted in a 13 to 7 victory for Nelsonville. April 27, Gallipolis proved its superiority on its home grounds by winning 13 to 1. At the time of going to press, the schedule was at the halfway point, with W. H. S. having lost four, won none, and four to go. THE SQUAD William Patterson, Clarence Martin, Fred James, Cyrus Davis, Edwin Harper, Ray Ziegler. Paul Hogan, Jean Hendershot, Clarence Sproule, Delbert Watson, Hiram McCoy, Arthur Bishop, William Harrison, Franklin Walker, Hiram Callahan. THE SCHEDULE April 13, Middleport ....................There April 19, Jackson ........................Here April 26, Nelsonville ....................Here April 27, Gallipolis ....................There May 4, Middleport .....................There May 10, Nelsonville ....................There May 18, Gallipolis ......................Here May 24, Jackson ........................There Form in Early Workouts o’clock. The girls who do not wish to try out for the teams, but wish to gain knowledge of the game, also go over during their gym periods. The tryouts that look most promising are: Catherine Dando, Darlene Wortman, Janet Sylvester, Frances Willard, Olive Plummer, and Kathleen Morrow. Miss Maxwell is supervising the practice, and Jeanne Leach is the team manager. Classmates and Friends: Again comes a parting of a Senior Class and their fellow students. Anxiously we have awaited these four years, for the day when we should graduate. But now we have a different feeling; one of regret to be leaving the school in which we have had so many happy times, times which seem to crowd themselves into our minds these last few weeks. Just as former classes, we have tried to set standards which the class of 1930 will have to live up to, and perhaps surpass. We are now beginning to realize the hardships and sacrifices our parents and teachers have made, in order that we might graduate today, and we thank you sincerely. The class of 1929 cordially welcomes you to the class day exercises, which will close our high school career. HIRAM CALLAHAN, President of Class of ’29.

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24 The X-Ray Li gilt n in' Scores Lamgh Breaking Best Amateur Play Ever Given by School Record Upper Left —Clyde Angel, John Houghland, Ava Hamer, William Rhodes, Fred Rice, Ardyce Bowling, Joe Carey, Robert Young. Lower Left—Swisher Stareher, Catherine Thomas, Catherine Dando, Thomas Canter. Upper Right—Ed Wills, Newell Phillips, Katherine Martin, Theodora Steele, Glenora Renshaw. Lower Right—Marjorie Jones, Helen Lockard, Marjorie Leach, Clarence Martin, David Stephenson. By DOROTHY JONES In one hundred and fifty minutes, “Lightnin ,” the high school play, provoked two hundred and three laughs from a house filled to capacity. “Light-nin’ ” was the most outstanding play of the year, because it was, perhaps, the hardest ever given by Wellston High School. Under the direction of Mr. B. R. Higley, it was an especially pleasing performance. “Lightnin’ ” is a comedy in a prologue and three acts, written by Frank Bacon, a noted New York actor. The play shows the triumph of John Marvin, an ambitious young lawyer, over the scheming Raymond Thomas and Everett Hammond. Thomas and Hammond cause Mrs. Jones to sue Bill for divorce, because he will not sign the deed which will literally give the hotel to them. Marvin, who knows their game, proves that they are swindlers, makes them give the hotel back to Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and wins the girl he loves. “Lightnin’ ” has been given successfully several times under Mr. Higley’s direction. The scenery was extraordinary, all of it being done by local talent. The most outstanding scene was a beautiful waterfall rushing down the mountain side, painted by Miss Thelma Jones, a teacher in the South school. A special lighting effect added much to the picture. THE SENTINEL SAYS “Twenty-three characters were represented in the cast. All were good, but we feel that Thomas Canter, who played the very difficult part of Light-nin Bill Jones, was really a star. His work left little to be desired. Ed Wills, as John Marvin, was exceptionally good in his role of looking after the affairs of his friend, Lightnin’, whose drinking proclivities somewhat retarded his thinking capacity. Bill Rhodes, as Judge Townsend, lent the proper dignity to the position, unbending enough to come to the rescue of a certain prospective divorcee, who rewarded him by leading him from the bench to the altar. Marjorie Jones, as Mildred Buckley, the leading lady, finds herself in a number of trying situations which a winsome manner, some clever acting, and a good speaking voice overcome and turn to her advanage. ■ ■ Mrs. Jones, Millie, and Lightnin’ The Cast of Characters LIGHTNIN’ BILL JONES............................ THOMAS CANTER A slow, shiftless drunkard whose best friend was 7.EB CROTHERS CLARENCE MARTIN Another one of Bill’s type JOHN MARVIN EDWARD MILLS An ambitious young lawyer in love with MILDRED BUCKLEY MARJORIE JONES Whom he had met in San Francisco at the office of RAYMOND THOMAS................................. ARDYCE BOWLING A crooked lawyer, and part owner of the Golden Gate Land Company, which bought land and paid for it in worthless stock LEMUEL TOWNSEND WILLIAM RHODES The judge at Reno, who fell in love and married MRS. MARGARET DAVIS OLIVE PLUMMER A divorcee and dancer NEVIN BLODGETT ROBERT YOUNG The sheriff who went to Marvin’s camp to arrest Marvin, but was prevented by OSCAR NELSON .................................NEWELL PHILLIPS One of Marvin’s workmen EVERETT HAMMOND..............................................JOE CARY A consort of Thomas, who testified against Bill Jones when MRS. JONES.................................... CATHERINE DANDO Sued him for divorce RODNEY HARPER............................... JOHN HOUGHLAND Had a row with his wife, MRS. HARPER.................................... MARJORIE LEACII Who sued him for a divorce, but decided that she didn’t want it FREDA CATHERINE THOMAS Mrs. Harper’s maid LIVERYMAN .......................DAVID STEPHENSON FRED PETERS FRED RICE Became manager of the hotel after Mrs. Jones had sold it WALTER LENNON.......................................CLYDE ANGEL The court clerk, and JARVIS ............................................. AVA HAMER The court stenographer, liked to tease Blodgett for his mistake in serving a Nevada warrant on Marvin when he was in California TEDDY SWISHER STARCHER The newspaper reporter who was always after a story MRS. MOORE GLENORA RENSHAW MRS JORDAN KATHRYN MARTIN MRS.' STARR HELEN LOCKARD MRS. PRESTON.................................. THEODORA STEELE Divorcees who stayed at the Calivada Hotel