Winooski High School - Carillon Yearbook (Winooski, VT)

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ONE-ACT PLAY “ The Perfect Gentleman” was put on in Waterbury High School in the State One-Act Play Contest. Winooski came out second behind Waterbury High, who won first place. Winooski was followed by Peoples Academy, Waitsfield and Lamoille. “ The Perfect Gentleman” was directed by Miss Margaret O’Brien, of the faculty. Synopsis of “ The Perfect Gentleman” -- The play opens as Margaret Ames, in high school, has a.crush on her chemistry teacher, Mr. Crawford, and invites him to dinner. She insists on lowered shades and lighted candles and tries to instruct her young brother, Bob, on how to be a perfect gentleman. But everything Bob does, he does it wrong. Her sister, Alicia, comes home from college for the weekend and at once Alicia and Mr. Crawford are interested in each other. Mrs. Ames, her mother, has quite a time trying to avoid arguments between Bob and Margaret. Bob tries to be on good behavior, but after entertaining Mr. Craw- ford with Alicia’s baby book he finds his efforts aren’t appreciated. The cast was as follows: Mrs. Ames . . . . Robert E. Ames Margaret Ames . . Alicia Ames . . . Mr. Crawford . . Director . . . . Stage Manager . . Property Managers . . Janet Crady Boland LaCourse . . Betty Lister Lil 1 ian Chari and Bernard Phillips Margaret O’Brien Raymond Bruneau Joanne Thompson Carol Bedrosian

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Next on the Glee Club agenda was the annual banquet held at the “ 2” and 7” Inn. Fifty-five were present to enjoy a fine steak dinner put on by the club. Mr. Dbnoghue, Mrs. Devino, Mr. Saucier and Mrs. Long received gifts of appreciation from the club and awards were presented to the All-State members as well as to the Caroleers. That same weekend, the All-Staters representing Winooski participated in the Vermont All- State Chorus. The numbers were as follows: Deep Diver.............................................John Verrall Sons and Daughters of a Land Re-born....................O’Hara-Rowan No Shadows Yonder....................................A] fred R. Gaul Viking Song......................................S. Coleridge-Taylor The Hammock..........................................Gladys Pitcher De New-Born Baby, Spiritual...............................Noble Cain God Gave Us Song.......................................Irvin Cooper Sweet Betsy from Pike...............................Robert A. Choate The Arion Award, the highest award given in Secondary School for music was presented to Marion Sal 1 ah by President Robert Bachand of the Winooski Eagles, who were the sponsors. Marion is to be congratulated upon her splendid work in music. Mr. Saucier was very proud of the club this year as usual. It received a rating of “ Excellent’’ at the Festival. The critic mentioned especially the posture of the students, their platform appearance, Mr. Saucier’s work in directing and Mrs. Long’s accompaniment. It was a very active club throughout the year. A banner was purchased, thanks to Mr. Lull, our Superintendent, and the kids were very proud to march at the Festival parade. Miss Aline Hatin, president of the Glee Club for the past three years, has been a most efficient and an untiring worker. She will be greatly missed by the club members, by Mr. Saucier and Mrs. Long.

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