West Valley High School - Wimoah Yearbook (Yakima, WA)

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Senior C ass Belles on heir Toes On March 14 and 15 in the Ahtanum Valley Grade School gym, the Senior Class presented Belles On their Toes, a three-act comedy based upon the Gilbreth family in Monclair, New Jersey, in 1924. As the plot of the play goes, the father of the family had recently died and Mrs. Gilbreth, portrayed by Fran Nonnenmacher, was going to Europe to carry on her husband's lectures on motion study. Eleven of the twelve children were at home and the eldest, Anne, played by Sandy Sanislo, was left in charge along with the handyman and cook, Tom, played by Boyd Whitney. To make some money while their mother was gone, the children rented Mrs. Gilbreth's room to Mr. Hathaway, played by Ken Ormiston, who claimed to be writing a history of the Revolutionary War in New Jersey. They also purchased their own bottle capper and made root beer in the cellar. Tom had his special brew, too. Then, the catastrophe of all catastrophies struck. Cousin Leora, played by Nancy Hafsos, came for a visit. A managing busybody whom none of the children liked, she insisted upon breaking up the family and sending part of them to live with their grandmother in California. In order to save expenses, Ernestine, played by Anne Walker, Martha, played by Barbara Gerwig, and Anne all swore upon their honor to give up dates. Frank, played by Karl Froula, and Bill, portrayed by Dick Birkby, did everything in their power to make their sisters stick to their promises. But their beaus, Dr. Bob-Gene Clasen, Al Lynch-Dave Larsen, and David Loring-Dale Gerritsen, and John Walters, managed to make calls, at the risk of their lives most of the time. Playing the roles of the Gilbreth children were: Bobbie, Pat Weilerg jackie, Shirley Zierg Dot, Elsa Lovestrandg Fred, Eugene Fairchild: Lillian, Lola Kessinger. Mrs. James Lisk directed the play and Shirley Gardner was assistant. The play delighted the audiences and particularly those who could remember the days of the '20s and the charm of the old-fashioned bathing suits worn by Sandy, Anne, and Barbara during part of the play. The well-selected cast brought to life a vivid picture of the Gil- breth's and the humorous predicaments expected of a family of twelve. 'L v ff. 1' F -0 ,fr iwsswa 3 -3 r - -.1 -f .,,. t I . Q . 2 2 ' it l 'Dwi--- w...'S 9--..i.,-,X ls- 5 5-'L5QfLg4g ff-b.,,4-1,g-.i Na . X N-S--s. Q1 x,.,,,,-. .Q 7' 4' , 3 qi r ' xlrsx' e ml 1 ! t xt 41,1 ' use ' ' s Upper right: Dick Birkby, Anne Walker, Sandy Sanislo, Barbara Gerwig, Karl Fro- ula. Upper center: Elsa Lovestramd, Lola Kessinger, Boyd Whitney, Anne Walker, Karl Froula, Eugene Fairchild, Fran Nonnenmacher, Barbara Gerwig, Sam Hazard, Dick Birkby, Nancy Hafsus. Low- er center: Dale Gerritsen, Boyd Whitney, Nancy Hafsos. Center left: Anne Walker, Dave Larsen, Boyd Nvhitney, Sandy Sanis- lo. Bottom left: The Cast. Bottom center: Sandy Sanislo, Gene Clasen. Bottom right: Lola Kessinger, Shirley Zier, Elsa Love- strand, Pat Weiler, Eugene Fairchild, Barbara Cerwig, Dick Birkby, Anne Walker, Karl Froula, Sandy Sanislo, Fran Nonnenmacher. 5 --4... . 1-., Q or . . N , 'gg gh, ,l , Q ' -ve' Ls' . .. 'lf .,,g W-xql--ggixx ,. W 1625, 5 -J-N,,.-XM...-, S-S.. -Nwxmg My-L S-X--xAL1.,. l gffftifft .fi rr , .... l l , in l K 1' xl X T. 4 , , .... 'w ' ' - .infix ' A, Ig, rs 'tgy g ' X L1 ti? . 1 --Q: 1 ,,,Vpq'- a .mfg f u, N z ty - i' ff? E10 K S we 4 2 9' Q--. W -3.12. '.'. X, iffy as 5 J

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unior lass la Trail of the Lonesome Piney The junior class presented The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, a three-act drama, on November 29 and 30, directed by Mr. Lowther. The cast consisted of Andrea Daniel as June Tolliver, the heroine: Ray Raymond as Jack Hale, a young northerner: Ira Gano as Bub Tolliver, a young mountain lad: Charlie Tabert as Dave Tolliver, a distant cousin of June's: Bob Friesen as Red Fox who carries water on both shoulders: Hollis Driver as Uncle Billy Beams, the Justice of the Peace: Jim Hensley as Judd Tolliver: Judie Weiss as Ellie May Beams, a young girl who just couldn't rememberf' Susan Christianson as Loretta Tolliver, Dave's mischievous sister: Lou Junker as Ole Hon, Uncle Billy's domineering wife: Nancy Borton, as Sal Tolliver, June's devoted sister: Judy Thoma as Anne Saunders, a northern school teacher: Joy Suckow as Maw Falin, a forlorn old mountain woman: Pat Worrell as Hannah Tolliver, Judd's complaining wife. Joy Suckow was student director: Jan Mize served as chair- man of the advertising committee: Joan Lindgren and Carla Giffin were chairmen of the ticket sale: Gale Geer was chairman of the stage crew. These people worked hard for six weeks to put the play on with the help of many other juniors and the help of Mrs. Beach and Mr. Wright. Top: You've been talking through your hat long enough. Now try talk- ing through this. Center: Billy Beams, you ole fool, you git in there and do those dishes. Lower: lt's good for rheumatism, dandruff, and- floating liver. Bottom: lt's our Ellie Mae. What's the matter with her? The cast taking a curtain call. . :svn - inns: -.

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King joe and Queen Carolyn Prinre and Princess Lonnie and Pal, Queen and King Carolyn and joe, Prince and Princess Elsa and Dick, Ringbearers Susan and David. ...fl-f-M -mga-A Senior all and art Stardust Dream Stardust Dream set the mood for the Senior Ball. Large silver stars decorated the walls and huge upor- cupine stars made a starry curtain overhead. The theme was further carried out with a Color scheme of pink, blue, and silver. The highlight of the evening came dur- ing intermission when the trumpets sounded and the carpet was rolled out for Queen Carolyn Sanislo and King joe Wiley. They proceeded from the bandstand to a silvery throne where they were crowned by Karen Griffith, senior class president, and her escort, Boyd Whitney. Their court consisted of Pat Weiler, Elsa Love- strand, Lonnie Stull, and Dick Birkby. The music was furnished by Dick Bayne's Music Makers. Approximate- ly 200 students enjoyed the memorable occasion. Supplementing the ball was the senior party which was held in the cafeteria. Many interesting games were enjoyed by those attending. Stardust Dream was the theme of the party, also. Intermission al Senior Ball -u 'wi i 1