Westport High School - Herald Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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mod oss iles ,ler iell gle ine son lids low ian nes sas, the and Jing 3 to +11 EL ieet, ning iake t in par- fies, lay's the Zaragueta At the End of the Rainbow One of the most delightful productions ever put on in the Westport Auditorium was staged by the Senior class on the evening of May 29. When the college comedy, At the End of the Rainbow, was selected, the object was to get as far as possible from any previous pre- sentation, and with the substitution of our own Westport for the college town, to carry out the tremendous enthusiasm for the school Uabove all others on the stage. How well the idea was developed and how splendidly the cast entered into the free, natural swing of the college life may best be described by those fortunate enough to have seen the production. It was a comedy primarily, but there were moments tense with suspense and interest and it was then that the players rose to the true heights of dramatic perfection. Jack Mcffitt, as Robert Preston, a promising young lawyer, played a diffi- cult part with the ease and assurance of a star, while Ruth Weinberger, as his beau- tiful ward, won the hearts of her audi- ence by her appealing grace and ability. Ann Elizabeth Hill, as Phyllis Lane, made a typical college girl, led by the captain of the Varsity team in the person of Conrad Eckert, to induce a hesitating player into joining the squad and then finding herself head over heels in love with him. Johnny O'Keefe, of Caliban fame, played the part of the handsome player, Douglas Brown, to perfection. Marjorie Harbaugh and George Bates, two pledges and psuedo-servants, carried on a most charming love affair, the lat- ter's encounter with Jane, or Isabell Sears, the eccentric maid of the Theta Phis, furnishing a most refreshing bit of dialogue. Henrietta Shane and Ter- ence Clark, as Nellie and Dick Preston, tiffed and squabbled as any young mar- ried couple might be expected to do. Caro Mitchell, as the Imp or college

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' '-1' -'- -sr U imc:-wr.-9 -up sz-:avr Elill ugh :ker liell ears .xon Dale man Deal ggifaf - 1 uipjv 'U X .,.. 1, 47 Q' I K' N I . Dj .Y 1 JW V X c..n.u LN ASSEMBLIES Our assemblies have been few and far between, but they have made up in qual- ity what they lacked in quantity. This year they have been of vital interest to the entire school because the larger num- ber of the assemblies have been directly connected with the war or with school life at Westport. We have been fortunate in having for speakers, men who have been in the thick of the war, and consequently we have heard a great deal of first hand in- formation. Then in athletics it has been a glorious year for Westport. Our victories have brought about some enthusiastic assem- blies, which everybody enjoyed. In all, the assemblies have been pitched upon a higher plane of enthusiasm and interest for the entire student body. No doubt, these assembly notices will recall some of the good times to you. iii- Our first assembly, on September 17, was presented as a musical. Mr. Claude Rader and Miss Womacks, violinists, and Mrs. Rader, accompanist, gave a very much appreciated musical program. 1 Rex Miller, a graduate of '13, addressed us in assembly September 30th. His talk was on Mesopotamia where he was con- nected with the Y. M. C. A. of the British forces. On January 9, the orchestra made their debut in an entertaining way. Then, Mr. Brewster, after throwing bouquets at our athletic teams, talked to us of unselfish- ness. The assembly on January 20th was de- voted entirely to athletics and war. Cap- tain Haas and Captain Reeves said their says, and then Mr. Edwards gave out fifteen letters to the first squad football men. Following this, the McLaughlin twins, Henry and Tom, gave some in- teresting reminiscenses of their life in the balloon school of the air service. .il- The assembly on February 4th was both unique and entertaining. Messrs. Homer and Jesse Kellens sang several of their college songs. Then Mr. Jesse Kellens talked on the subject, Let each man heed how he buildethf' As a conclusion, the cheer leaders were summoned, and some enthusiastic cheering ensued. ,..i..l The awarding of the basket ball W's was the purpose of another athletic as- sembly. Mr. Edwards presented the let- ters to the members of the first basket ball team. Joe Reicher, captain elect, for