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

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Tin, X-Kay 20 First Row—Yarrington, Davis, Shelton, Hughes, Hudson, Patton, Lewis, Patrick, Watson, Hunley, Bowling, Townsend Steak , Webster, Summers, Clark. King, Jonas, Phillins. Munson, Merrill, Kisor, Collins, Seurlock. Second Row—-Jones, Bierhup, Willard, Wortman, Bellomy, K lly. Bishop, M. Gundelfinger, Hamer, Sylvester, Snedecor, Downard, Souders, Jones, Bentine, King, Plummer, Dew. Wade. Third Row—Stephens, Tucker, Hamer, King, Browne, Cundelfinger, Whalen, Helm, Barr, Cast, Thomas, Waugh, Gibson, Rogers. Lower Row—Leach. Thorne, Patterson, Martin, Renshaw, Finnerty, Morrow, Norris, Brady, Maloy, Kelly, King, Lantz, Tisch, James, Wetzel, Seurlock, Mr. Williams. DossKe Me's Arc Presented For Inspection Bv FRANCES WILLARD High school music is always one of the chief activities during the school year. The two glee clubs, the band, and the orchestra afford ample practice and experience for those students who are interested in musical activities. Under the supervision of Mr. Williams, new talent is discovered, and old is given an opportunity to express itself. Music affords one of the highest forms of pleasure and cul- ture in later life. And where is a better place to learn to appreciate good music than in high school ? Sharp Club Has Big Season GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Girls’ Glee Club is one of the largest organizations in the high school. Every Monday finds about sixty girls gathered around the piano to practice their songs, under the direction of Mr. Williams. Their first appearance this year was on visitor’s night, when the girls sang for their fathers, mothers, and friends. When the band gave its concert, the club assisted the stage struck members to make a success of the first performance of the new musical organizatoin. Commencement, Baccalaureate, and the Eisteddfod could not pass without some sign of activity from the Glee Club. This year, the musical students of the high school gave a concert, in which the Glee Club was one of the chief attractions. Proof of the club’s popularity is shown every year when a large number of freshmen girls report for a try-out. The school year of 1929 closes with the club’s singing, “Long Life to You.” f lat Club Works Well, Thank You! THE BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club, though not so large as the girls’, is mighty. There are about thirty boys enrolled, most of whom take great interest in the work. Their chief appearance was during National Music Week. The club boasts a double quartet, which is one of the senior class honors. No one dares say that boys are not musical after he hears Fred James, Richard Bryan, Ed Wills, Bill Patterson, Swisher Starch-er, Bob Young, Ed Harper and Hiram Callahan sing, “When You and I Were Young, Maggie,” and the popular “Suzanna.” Top Row—Scott, Braley, Gettles, Young, Houghland, Stewart, Starcher, Smith, G. Wills. Second Row—Mr. Williams, Callahan. Harper, Martin, Phillips. Rhodes, E. Wills, Keslnger, Pierpont. Bryan, Goodrich. Pittinger, Walker, Sellers, Patters m. James, Dando, Kisor, Grashel, Seurlock.

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Wellston High School 25 Senior Class Presents The Whole Town's Talking By MARJORIE JONES Senior Play Scores Hit Through the cooperation of the entire student body, faculty, and fellow citizens, the class play, “The Whole Town’s Talking,” was a decided success. Much credit is due to the coach. Miss Mary Riley. She showed marked excellence in choosing the cast, directing it, and promoting the play in general. Each character nlayed his part exceptionally well, but Hiram Callahan, as the old man, was outstanding. He held the attention of the audience for both himself and the entire cast. The play was laugh-provoking from beginning to end. “The Whole Town’s Talking,” a farce in three acts, was selected for the class play of 1929 by Miss Mary Riley, director. Henry Simmons, a prominent business man, a manufacturer in a small town, has long cherished the hope that his daughter, Ethel, will marry Chester Binney. Chet is Mr. Simmons’ junior partner; therefore the marriage would retain the present managership of the business. Mrs. Simmons favors Roger Shields, a young man from Chicago and Paris, whom Ethel has brought back with her from Chicago, where she has been attending college. The greatest difficulty in making the match is Ethel herself. She de- clares that the man she marries must be one who has sown his wild oats. This does not fit the mild and meek Chester at all. Mr. Simmons’ imagination saves the day, and he plans to make up some past love affair for Chet. Letty Lythe, a famous movie star, is selected as the main victim. The scheme works, and Chet and Ethel become engaged. Complications arise when Letty Lythe appears in person at the local theater, bringing with her Donald Swift, a prize fighter, her fiance. He is of an extremely jealous nature, and is the cause of events moving to a highly unexpected and very amusing climax. The French Club Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then don’t come to French Club, for almost all discussion is carried on in French. Le Cercle Francais, a French literary club, was organized in 1922. Its purpose was to increase interest in the study of the French language and ability in its use. For several years, it continued as a thriving major organization, but in the year 1927-1928, due to the fact that there were no second year students of French, the club disorganized. This year, the French Club is again heard of. It differs, however, from clubs of former years in that meetings are held during regular class periods and the work is entirely literary. Among outstanding reports given were the short stories of Musset and Maupassant, Moliere’s “L’Avare,” Voltaire's “Zadig,” Labache’s “La Poudre aux Yeux,” and Hugo’s “Les Misera-bles.” The officers for the year were Catherine Dondo, president, and Olive Plummer, secretary. Commencement Week Schedule Friday, May 10—Junior-Senior Banquet Thursday, May 16—Class Play Friday, May 17—Class Play Saturday, May 18—Baccalaureate Service. Wednesday, May 22 — Class Musicale. Thursday, May 23—Class Day Thursday, May 23—Commencement Friday, May 24—Alumni Banquet Hiram Callahan Bill Patterson Lorena Thorne Fred Rice Olive Plummer Catherine Dando Henry Simmons, a manufacturer------------------------------ Chester Binney, his junior partner------------------------- who is in love with Ethel Simmons, Henry’s daughter --------------------------- Donald Swift, formerly a prize-fighter--------------------- now retired and trying to manage his fiancee. Letty Lythe, a famous movie star Mrs. Simmons, an ambitious wife and mother................ who favors for her daughter’s hand Roger Shields, a young society boy from Chicago and Paris ...... .Edwin Harper greatly admired by Lila Wilson ) S Kathleen Morrow Sally Otis fnends of Ethcl------------- I Wilma Collins Sadie Bloom, a dancing instructress --------------------------------- Eva Wade Taxi Driver who causes Mrs. Simmons to doubt Mr. Simmons’ business engagements Donald Gettles Annie, a maid, who is in sympathy with Mr. Simmons-----------------Crilla Ervin

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Wellstox High School Sixth Year Closes f or Orchestra The Orchestra is one of the greatest assets to We'lston High School, since it has furnished music for various programs and entertainments during the entire year. The Orchestra’s renditions were well received at “Lightnin’,” the Grade School program. National Music Week, “The Whole Town’s Talking,” and the Commencement exercises. This year, which is the sixth for its existence, has shown remarkable improvement over all previous ones. The majority of the members play violins, but there are several wind instruments. Drums were introduced this year for the first time. ORCHESTRA Back Row—Glenora Renshaw, Virginia Jonas, Ruth Wetzel, Dorothy Jones, Olive Plummer, Marjorie Jones, Darlene Wortman. Lower Row—Tom Rogers, Alfred Tisch, Herbert Kesinger, Edwin Harper, Kathleen Morrow. HaiJ the Baby Activity The latest addition to the musical circle is the band. The Holton Band Instrument Company first suggested that there should be a band organized here. Provided the company sold twenty instruments, it guaranteed to furnish a leader for three months. The proposition was accepted with eagerness. About sixty-five pupils from the grades and high school reported for practice under the direction of Mr. Edward Vanover, a very able instructor. The band gave a concert March 26, which was a very creditable first appearance. When Joe Kelly led the band at a Rotary luncheon, the Ro-tarians were quite impressed by the progress that had been made during the past few months. The work may continue during the summer. It is hoped that the band will aid in making next year’s football season a huge success. Hail the Band! High School Members Who are Active: Paul Hogan, Everett Branscomb, Clyde Wilcox, Luther Minnis, Charles Ramsey, Wilbur Long, David Stephenson, John Ramsey, Homer Pittinger, Frank Ix ng, Mary Bierhup, Clarence Pit-tinger, Darlene King, Hiram McCoy, Sarah Hudson, Noma Hughes, Swisher Starcher.