The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-31

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back of the pyramid formation Of
seniors. Their blue robes made
quite a pretty contrast with the
gray Of the seniors caps and
gowns. The ROTC band under the
direction Of 1t. Lacock played the
professional and h e occasional.
Various members of the gradual
ing class took speaking parts on
the program. Douglas McKoy and
Lon Ussery gave the opening in
vocation. Others taking part on the
program were Bill Peters, Harry
Wellott, Dot Fales, Worth Hewett,
Mary Elizabeth Westbrook, James
futile, Margaret Glover, Francis
Chadwick, Jane Reynolds, Sue
Norton, Hampton Frady, Mauney
accompanied the Glee club.
Joe Gray read the diploma list
while Mr.. Hamilton presented the
certificates to the seniors. The
girls rose first and went forward
to receive their diplomas. The
boys followed after them, most of
them looking mighty relieved that
they were at last at the end Of
the first road Of learning. At the
close of awarding the diplomas, a
very appropriate memorial serv-
Ice for those members of our High
school who have died in the serv-
ice OF their country was held with
Mac Ayres, Jimmy Hanson, the
color guard, and the trumpet
section of the ROTC band taking
part. The addition of the drum
rolls after the names and the use
Of taps for the conclusion of the
service made it very impressive.
Even in the midst of our rejoic-
ing, WI remember those of cur
friends who have given all that we
have such things as a peaceful
graduation. Can we ever forget
those who have died for us?
CLASS NIGHT
Although the performances may
not have been perfect, another
senior class will really have to go
some to beat the Class Night pro-
duction, st h e Changeling" given
by our class of '46. The theme Of
the play was that Of a gypsy
campfire, and the members of the
cast were appropriately dressed in
the costume of the gypsies. King
Vanya, portrayed by john Hearn.
was seated in the center of the
stage, and the skit took place
around him. Sarah Anne left the
memory Of her melodious voice
forever stamped in u hearts with
her rendition of The Gypsy" and
Gypsy Life" And Melrose
Straughn m e you get that
mighty funny feeling when she
sang Poor Gypsy" In the midst
of the play, Bettina Marable came
riding in, breathless from hurry
ing to be on time, on a bicycle
marked collins" in memory of
Miss Eliza Collins, an English
teacher at school. Highlights of
the play were the reading of the
class history by Jane Head, the
reading of the Last Will and Tesla
ment by George Darden, and the
presentation of the su~perlatives.
John Hearn was to render a heart
searching solo to Sarah Anne, tell
ing her not to believe the words
the gypsy men would tell her, and
ne was doing fine until, well,
something just happened, and ida,
da, de, da' finished the solo nice
ly. But all in all, it was a swell
production. And I'd like to thank
Miss Peggy Snow for the excel
lent staging, Mrs. LeGrand for the
skit, and Miss Sarah Robinson for
the music. And I'd like to say that
the senior class looked mighty fine
(from a crack in the curtain on
stage) as they assembled for the
class night activities.
VANDALS
Lots of things happen that we
all enjoy, but some things happen
that make most of us very much
ashamed. One of those things hap
pened this past Tuesday night.
Yes, they called them vandals,
and after all, aren't they? For
who else would purposely mar a
building that they own no part of
so as to ruin its beauty? It's swell
to be graduating, and the event
calls for something extra special,
but nc one needs to throw bottles
of paint on the building and cause
lots of work and worry for other
people. 'Nuf said!
l for one have thoroughly en-
joyed every single minute I've
spent in MINIS and would love to
have my life to lead over again
SC that many fine times at school
could be relived And I know 1
speak for every senior when 1 say
we're really going to miss all of
you teachers-and underclassmen.
Our High school lives have meant
a lot to us, and we are proud to
be members CT such a splendid
group - the graduating class of
1916!
So long!
FARMERS TO GET COAL
WASHINGTON, May 3o.-R-.