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

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K- --H --1 1 --fps-435:-fp vs-:mf-e - :fu 1. --1-Q 1-fiaygyrun-.1--:1-p s-.L-e..-. .-.fa , . Z .... pi: -.aa-.wi mt ., 4 ..Captain ,ieutenant ieutenant Sergeant .Sergeant .Sergeant .Sergeant -Corpo-ral -Corporal . Corporal .Corporal .Corporal ...Captain lieutenant ieutenant Sergeant .. Sergeant ,Sergeant ..Corporal .Corporal .Corporal .Corporal fg A A - .fi Q a 'X I-1 -ff4. 51.fx H5 ' , f f ,q - S HJ' Ill ' E Ei - S Laura Johnson SCIENCE IN RIGGSVILLE The Christmas Play was unique in that it was a genuine home product. So modest and retiring is the author that, until the night of the play, few had suspected his talents as a playwright. Like an angel, as it were, he had lurked in our midst and we never knew it. Science in Riggs- ville was undoubtedly a dramatic success and won much praise for Howard Fisk, the author. While there were numerous flaws in the produc- tion, it nevertheless had many merits. The plot itself, which revolves around the dis- covery of a cure for pneumonia by old Dr. Riggs, Riggsville's most highly esteemed citizen, is hard- ly more commendable than the opportunity it offers for character portrayal. The kind hearted old doctor, heart broken be- cause of the disappearance of his only son, and struggling between a passionate desire to put his pneumonia cure to the test and a fear that it would prove unsuccessful, was wonderfully played by James Britt. His daughter, Betty, was charmingly portrayed by Hulda Seidel, and even her adroit elusiveness could not prevent the enterprising Jack Palmer CJerauld Dissmanj from falling in love with her. Who can blame Jerry for the extra scene at the last, which smacked so of romance? Edith Landes, playing Mrs. Aines, the credu- lous housekeeper, was an easy mark for Jack's impossible tales, and with her remarkable power of portraying character, furnished one of the most interesting elements of the play. Claude Bowman, as Joe Beck, the station mas- ter, deserved all the praise rendered him. His clever interpretation of his character was one of the features of the production and marked him as a true actor. And why shouldn't he have been a model hus- band with such a conscientious, hard working, though rather high strung wife as Jerushia CCorinne Craigj? Julius Bischofsheimer, as their son, Pete, came in handy as an errand boy. As George Washington Brown, William Roth made an ideal henpecked husband of the Ethi- opian race. Elizabeth Forrester, as Susan, his nagging wife, displayed remarkable powers of persuasion, and Bill exercised rare judgment in acquiescing in her demands. The long lost son of Dr. Riggs was found in the person of Howard Wahrenbrock, who oblig- ingly submitted to the pneumonia cure, after the doctor had been persuaded by Palmer to try it out, and created a happy ending by his recovery. Mrs. Johnson QEleanor Seibertb was the anx- ious mother of Mary fMartha Hardyj, who, al- though very ill, recovered under Dr. Riggs's care. These parts, although small, received much favor- able comment. Elizabeth Andalaft was a typical girl friend of Betty's, and her naturalness of manner received praise. T. P. Headon was a typical old farmer, al- though he didn't put no trust in that there cure for pneumonyf' Dessa Skinner was a loyal supporter of Dr. Riggs, and Lois Van Evera was interesting as his little daughter, Julia. Harry Kruse, John Ware and Robert McDonald, as farmers of the vicinity, created an atmosphere which was especially praiseworthy. The scenic effects were commendable even though one was a bit surprised to see Jerry gal- lantly emerging in a straw lid, while the cur- tains were still gaily decked with Christmas bells. It was due to Mr. Humphreyis and Miss Short's untiring efforts that the play was the success that it proved to be. ---1-Q-rn.:-4--- +31 5 -,,.f,-. ,Ll-JW., Ha I

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Olga Anderson in her portrayal of Susita won everyone by her Winsome grace. The role of the impassioned young lover was taken by John Ware. As Agapito he did exceed- ingly well. Roy Silverman and William Mullins played their parts with the ease and poise of real actors, assuming the dignity beco-ming fathers of young women. The Gipsy fortune teller outlined the future with remarkable forsight. And the fortunes Gladys Nogger told came true. Finally a fierce and spirited bull was downed by that brave toread-or, Porter Wright in a most cleverly arranged bull fight. Fred Smith and Florence Yocum had minor parts. Between the first and second acts I.-ela Jesse kept the audience entranced by her clear, silver- like voice. She sang a Spanish serenad-e. Peggy 'Wingfield gave a interesting interpre- tation of a Spanish dance. Outstanding among those who furnished atmosphere was Josephine Wren. She is deserv- ing of much praise because of her graceful danc- ing and clever acting. It is largely due to the untiring efforts of Mr. Phillips and Miss Wilkinson that the play WHS produced. Undoubtedly it is one of the best ever given by the Spanish department. The panto-mime throughout the entire play waS expressive. Even one who did not understand Spanish could perceive the thread of the plot. THE SENIOR PLAY. The play that was given by the class of '21 on Friday evening, June 3, was indeed worthY Of the talented members of the class. The Perform' ance of When Knighthood Was In Flower was full of action, intrigue and delightful romance, and so well were the parts portrayed that the in- terest of the audience never flagged. THE CAST Henry. VIII ..... . ..... . .... Howarrl Vlfahrenbrock Francis d' Angouleme .. ............ George Pratt Thomas Wolsey ......... I ......... Jack Chesney Duke of Pfuckingham .... James Reeves Duke of Longeville ..... Charles Brandon ...... iSir Edward Caskoden .... ..... m un a Master Cavendish ...... .... K enneth Mitchell Sir Adam Judson ..... .... C harles Emerson Xvill Somers ........... .......... W alter Keller Captain Bwadhiirst ................ Walter Pfeiffer Host of the Bow and String .Hendrick Dillenloeck An Officer ...... I ................. Roy Silverman Servant of the Inn .... .......... H oward Moore First Adventurer ................. Henry Zimmer Second Adventurer ............... Marshall Pardee Lords, Officers and sailors-Don VVren, Julius Bishofsheimer, VVilliam Roth, Ansel Mitchell, Ed- ward Burkhardt, Frank VV'oodruff. . . . . . .George Low . ..... Harold Fisk Ed d Pl tt Mary Tudor .......................... Alice Hafer Lady Jane Bolingbroke .... . ..... Dorothy Martin Queen Catherine ........ ..... M yrtle Nelson Mistress Anne Boleyn ...... Helen Schroll Mistress Jane Seymour ........... Dorothy Sutton French Lady ..................... Liucile Richards Page ............................. Eleanor Seibert Ladies of French and English Courts, Courtiers, Sailors, Attendants-Lucille Lacaff, Audrey Miller, Florence Kerr, Josephine Slezak, Helen Hinshaw, Elizabeth Reeves, Virginia Taylor, Estella Gins- burg, Elizabeth Andalaft, Lula Canada, Helen Craig, Marjorie Powell. Alice Hafer, as the beautiful, quixotic and tem- peramental Mary Tudor, showed the courts of England and France an entirely new departure in princesses. So delightfully did Miss Hafer por- tray the part that it will linger long in the memories of all who saw her. Lady Jane, played by Dorothy Martin, was easily second to the lead in grace of interpreta- tion and delight to the audience. The part of Charles Brandon, the hero, was played by Howard Fisk, in a strong, manly and soldierly way. The lives of the hero and heroine were made difficult by the lying, intriguing courtier, the Duke of Buckingham, who was such a cruel and plotting villain that he was scarcely recognized as James Reeves. Charles Emerson was another very effective villain who, however, received his just reward at the hands of Brandon in the first act. Another villain, the Dauphin, was played in a commanding and sufficiently horrible way by George Pratt. Edmund Platt was effective as Sir Edwin Caskoden. Queen Catherine and King Henry fMyrtle Nel- son and Howard Vlfahrenbrockj conducted them- selves in a true regal way. The advisers of the King and the ladies and gentlemen of the courts created an excellent reproduction of the court life of the Tudor period. g .Md nigga: ra-af-f.-u.n .az-:m,:v4--Jragaazua-,- -.wr :,,:.-fy... . L ,