Yates Center High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Yates Center, KS)

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fjfiaifzian 0 'zeniic flfwfcfcafa cjurzioz fpftztf REMARKABLE DRAMATIC ability was shown by the Juniors in their presentation of THE LATE CHRIS- TOPHER BEAN by Sidney Howard, November 21. This drama was under the capable direction of Mr. Gene Townsend, assisted by Betty Lou Jaynes. The story evolved around several paintings that had been left to a simple :ountry doctor by a former patient. The doctor seemed to be living only for the purpose of helping others until his nagging, grasping wife tried to change his high ideals. The two daugh- ters, one lovable and unselfish, one spoiled and pampered, added zest and pathos to the plot. An honest young painter provided the necessary love interest. 'The paintings. thought to be useless. were misused. Several characters made attempts to take advantage of the ignorance of the doctor and his wife, in order to secure the pictures for much less than they were worth. But the faithful family servant, who later was discovered to be the wife of the deceased artist. saved the paintings from being sold. The cast was as follows: Wendell Wilhite, Ruth Sorenson, Margaret Ran- dall, Arthur Bacon, James Allen, Anna- belle Miller. Eugene McCormick. Bob Oswald, Betty Jo Williams. ffiziitnztu Sfjtztjamzf Effective dramatic ability. colorful scenery and choral groups setting the tempo-all these combined-held the large audience spellbound at the an- nual all school Christmas pageant, De- cember 12. Cooperation of the corn- munity. teachers, and students helped Continued on Next Page 28

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Z- CLE A GROUP OF !HRISTIAN MINDED LOYS STRIVING TO EXTEND HIGH STANDARDS 'HROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. .EFT TO RIGHT-Back Row: Mr. Mohler, Charles Massoth. Dale IcKinsey, Curtis Stoll, Charles Steinforth, Daniel Hoag, Earl Brod- ian. Bithel Lorance, Dick Plumb, Robert Beine, Mr. Creitz. First Low: Fred Guenther, Francis Campbell, Paul Gregg, Dean Engle- recht, Bob Oswald, Walter Steffen, Francis Davis. Floyd Patterson, arl Depew. Estel Horney, Bill Mills. To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and Jmmunity high standards of Christian characteru was the purpose f the twenty-five boys in Hi-Y. Local business men, ministers, and the school faculty were the uest speakers at the meetings held every two weeks. Other pro- rams consisted of discussions and entertainment provided by the lembers. The cabinet met monthly to discuss business and plan rograms. The club's outstanding achievement was the Father and Son .anquct, April 23. They sponsored an assembly, cooperated with ie G. R. in providing a children's Christmas party, and held a Qring over-night fishing trip for the members and faculty men. lans have been made to send a delegation to Camp Wood this immer. This will be the second year they have sent a elegation to the camp. The four boys sent last ear brought back many helpful hints and sugges- ons for the club to carry out in their program for -.T -,F , THE CABINET Back Row: Francis Davis, program chairman: Mr. Mohler. sponsor: Fran- cis Campbell. service chairman: Earl Depew, worship chairman. Front Row: Floyd Patterson, treasurer: Dick Plumb, student council representative: Charles Steinforth, president: Bob Oswald, sec- retary: Earl Brodman, vice president. canoeing, softball, volleyball, hiking, fishing, ten- nis. and horseshoes are among the many. One of the finest rifle ranges in this section of the country is also provided. Twelve fine riding horses are le ygay. made available to the boys. All these help the boys to live the clean, healthful, christian life the or- This camp known as the Camp of Far Horizons rovides the greatest of outdoor activities with ich boy being urged to participate. Swimming, Statg, ganization stresses. They are under the supervision of a carefully selected staff of men from over the 27

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Ugziifnzaa lake the entire program effective. Why the Chimes Rang was capably directed by Iiss Watson, who also led the singing and played a role 1 the pageant. Mr. Townsend, assisted by Miss Spencer nd Miss Faust, adapted the play from the story of the ime litle. The beautiful scenery and costumes were de- ,gned by Miss Sisson and Miss Crocker. The brass en- emble, directed by Mr. Creitz, opened the program by laying Christmas carols. Scene two, which occurred in Pedro's hut, made the :ory very realistic. The students who played the parts f Pedro and his family feelingly portrayed the sacri- ces made necessary by poverty. The choral groups lendcd their singing so perfectly into the atmosphere lat ri hushed silence prevailed. The total effect was climaxed when a small ragged oy laid his entire fortune, one penny, on the altar be- eath a beautiful stained glass window in the cathedral -and the chimes sent their clear tones through the still ir. When the angel appeared and spoke ending the ageant, the audience left with the feeling, lt is not the ift but the giver, that makes presents worth while. Qagganf ...... CONTINUED The acting characters were as follows: Sidney Brinkman, Gordon Weide, Maxine Brown, Lelia Jacobson, Norma Lee Duncan, Alvin Miller, Charles Steinforth, Bob Pingrey, Denzel Philo, Tommy Carpenter, Bernice Specht, Clarence Nigh, Mildred Blandy. Truman Field. and Pauline Kuestersteffen. ONE-ACT PLAY Fright, a one act mystery play by James Reach, was chosen as the contest play. The story was about a successful business man who was threatened with death by an unknown enemy and who had only thirty minutes to live. When the play was taken to Burlington to the Tri Valley One Act Play Contest, the clock got perverse and lazy, and stopped measuring the few minutes of life for the hero. Actors took the matter calmly but the assistant director seriously thought of removing the offending timepiece. A seventy percent rating was given by the judge on the interpretation of the play. Cast. director, and assistant director as they appear in the picture were: Dick Plumb, Daniel Hoag, Hilda Sieker, Mrs. Anderson, Ramalee Resler, Maxine Brown and Bithel Lorance. DEBATE Although the debate team participated in only one tourna- ment they made a creditable showing, winning three debates out of eight. Other teams partici- pating in the tournament were Burlington, Fredonia, Eureka and Garnett. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Joseph Kuestersteffen, Evelyn Stoll, Charles S t e i nf o r t h, Maxine Brown, Dick Plumb. 29