Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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£ pttuir Hrflrrtnr MOTHER CAREY’S CHICKENS The Senior Class Play was given in the Junior High School Auditorium on December 4, 1925. Not the least among those who helped to make this play a great success was the cast. Harry Walker, as Ossian Popham, was a typical, friendly neighbor in a small New England village. Harry displayed unusual ability in characterizing this unique character. Ossian Popham will never be forgotten by any one who saw “Mother Carey’s Chickens”. The part of Gilbert Carey, a likely young lad and family negotiator for the Yellow House, was played by John Wilson. He was a dashing and lovable star, and a “boss delivery boy”. Janeace Davidson, as Nancy Carey, was the shining star who took the place of the path-finder in her mother’s heart, and brought light into the Carey household. Ruth Hannon, as Mother Carey, was the sweetest Mother that ever could have been. The part, as Ruth played it, showed just how understanding a mother can be. Elizabeth Brown was a perfect Kathleen, the shy little star, whose quietness toned down the excitable moments of the play. The cast was assisted by Milton Kaplan who is only seven years old and in the second grade. He took the part of Peter Carev so well that most people thought he was a Senior. Tne sternness of Cousin Ann Chadwick, played by Evelyn O’Neil, made a great hit with the public. Evelyn graciously substituted for Kathryn Cart, who was ill. Gertrude Stenhouse, in the part of Julia Carey, was a snobbish self-centered girl of eighteen. Gertrude’s portrayal of this part was very outstanding and true to life. Mrs. Popham, wife of the optimist, Mr. Popham, was manager of that family. Lillian Schwimmer gave a fine interpretation of the curious, pessimistic and gossipy Mrs. Popham, and caused a great deal of merriment. Lallie Joy,the dowdyish daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Popham,was played by Estelle Silvian and she proved to be a joyous and enjoyable sort of person, indeed. Charles Stross, as Ralph Thurston, courageously accented Nancy’s preference in regard to hand, in a truly admirable manner. We liked this country

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®1jp rutur iRpflrrtnr amatics THE DRAMA CLUB The Drama Club has been functioning-since 1921. The purpose of the club is to present plays to the student body, to give a member dramatic training, and to increase his appreciation for good drama. In the term 1925-1926, the Drama Club has progressed admirably. On September eighteen, election of officers took place, and the following were elected: President- Mary Moynihan Vice- President - Kathryn Cart Secretary—Ruth Hannon Treasurer—Evelyn O’Neil On October thirty, a haloween party was given as a reception to the new members who entered the club in October. The members received Drama Club Pins in December, and proudly displayed them the remainder of the year. In February, several members of the club took advantage of the wonderful opportunity to see the most gorgeous pantomine of all times “The Miracle . Several one-act plays were piesented during the year. Among these were: “Manners and Modes’’ “Tickets, Please,” and “A Nice Quiet Chat . Each memberof the club participated in one of the plays presented by the dub during the year. Of the 37 members belonging to the Club, 15 of them were Seniors.

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a hr rutur iSrflrrtnr school teacher. Emil Ulm, as Cyril Lord, fitted into the young artist’s shoes very snugly. Cyril became radiant when his father realized the great wrong he had done his son and wished to turn over a new leaf. Richard Melvin was at his best as the debonaire Tom Hamilton. He displayed excellent work in this character, that of a wronged suitor and a partially disillusioned, but ultimately triumphant, lover. Handsome and proud, he was very inch Tom Hamilton. Edwin Ingraham who played the part of Dr. Lord, was splendid as the hardhearted, unsympathetic father of an ambitious son. But toward the conclusion of the play, he turned out to be a very softhearted, sympathetic understanding old gent, the change being due to the charm of the lovely widow. Sam Berry, the village grocer and fiddler, was played by Laudis Wilk. Sam and his fiddle contributed much to the gaiety of the play. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Junior Class presented their annual class play “The Youngest’, on April 16, 1926 in the Junior High School Auditorium. When the curtain rises, the Winslow family is seated in the living room. The topics of conversation is the expected visit of Nancy Blake, the heroine of tne play. As they are talking. “Youngest” appears, a young man of 22, who aspires to authorship but is continualy brow beaten by his family. The plot centers aroung the assertion of his rights, and the breaking away from the tyranny his brothers and sisters, who regard him as a mere child. This condition leads to many family “rows”, which are the source of much amusement and a merriment to the audience. Clarence Du Fon as “Mark Winslow,” the other brother, seemed to live his part so realistically that we felt, when he was tormenting Richard as if he were right at home and not on the stage. Esther Sheetz, as “Martha Winslow,” was the bundle of pep and fun called “Muff.” Nothing cou'd be hidden from this little “Miss Wisdom,” who was always ready with a tart remark to suit the occasion. 1