The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-03-10
SCHOOL NOTES

presented by capable company, has
missed part of the enjoyment which
his heritage, as a citizen of our fair
country, entities him to and he may
congratulate himself that he has still
one more evenings enjoyment COM
ing to him in life, for if he never has
been known to smile at any time dur
ing his existence, he has several
audible grins coming his way when
he sees this show put on by the local
high school a month or six weeks
from this date. After considerable
delay and trouble the play was Sc
cured by Supt. Lewis for use here
and rehearsals have been commenced
and active preparations are on for its
staging. The many entertainments,
farces ETC., which have been given
under the auspices or the high school
in the past have proven excellent
training for the young people and
considerable talent has evinced itself.
In selecting this plays caste, the pop
ular stage favorites have been chosen
for the parts which their personality
best fits them for and although SONS
switching of parts has been necessl-
tated, the finished article will un-
doubtedly be one of the best produc-
tons ever given in Kennewick. The
following students are taking part:
Stephen MISREPRESENTATION. oxford ....
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Merrill RawSon
col. Sir Francis Chesney-Late indian Service
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Rodney SOth
jack CbeSney .................... Geo. NllEams
Charley Wyken ham ................. Earl Larkin
Under graduates st. Ole college
Brassett-College scout Parker Audrian
Donna Lucia DAlvadorez--from Brazil 80.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Fern Leisure
Kitte Verdan - SpettigueS ward. ......
.......................... Rosetta Hamilton
Amy Spettigue - Spettigue's niece
.........,...........Qn Slaugenhaupt
Ella Dellahay an orphan 49,. Lyndelle Lundy
Lord Fancourt Babberiy, st. ole College oxford
Observation-Disclosures. Geo Richardson
The play will be directed by Supt.
Lewis and Miss Wetmore and judg-
ing from the excellent results which
they have secured before this time in
working with local material, the sue
cess of the undertaking is assured
Supt. Lewis says that the play may
be put on in three week time if the
caste is willing to work hard and
memorize their parts Immediately,
and if this course is followed by those
taking part, the play will be out of
the way before the final rush of work
at the end of the semester.
The Senior class completed Tenny-
sons Princess last week after a
two week intensive study of the Sc
lection which has proved an interes-
ting and profitable under the guidance
of Miss Paul.
Supt. Lewis has received word
from Dr. Mathes, principal or the
Bellingham State Normal School,
stating that he will visit the schools
here Thursday morning. DR.. Mathes
is one of the leading educators of the
Northwest, whose opinions on school
matters are recognised authority and
it is hoped that he will address the
school here. He speaks to an audi
ence in the Pasco high school audi
forum Friday evening.
Jessie and Serene Jamison, recent
ly from the Whatcom county schools
are now numbered with the pupils
here. Jessie enrolled in the fifth
and Serene in the eighth grades.
Miss Nellie Hoadley will be un-
able to attend school in the afternoons
during the remainder of the semester
on account of failing health. She
hopes to be able to continue a part oil
her work successfully without over
taxing her strength.
H. f. Groom was forced to make
a short trip to his home in Hermis-
ton, Oregon Friday and Saturday Of
last week to look after property in
! tereSts
Miss Showers little pupils at the
Christian church gave her little sur
prise party during the last afternoon
period Friday. At recess, the clever
little conspirators inveigled theil
teacher into going to the High schoo
building for few minutes to confer
with Supt. Lewis, and upon her re-
turn she found a spread of good
things to eat awaiting her. Game,
were enjoyed during the re mainder
of the afternoon
The children of the schools are
cooperating with the Library Board
in securing the sale of tickets for the
matanee and evening performance
which is to be given for the beneh,
of the library at the Princes Theater
Friday. Teachers and pupils fee
that they have an interest in the en-
terprise and are doing all in their
power to make it financial success
Meetings of the Senior class and
the faculty were held Tuesday to de-
eide how the graduation honors should
be awarded and tO make arrapoemen+r