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Show Remember Mama Scheduled First Play of 1961-6- 2 Season I With a great deal of woik spie ed with laughter over lines and actions, the cast ot I Remember Mama, under the direction ol Mr. Lynn Benson, is getting ready for their performances on No ember 16 and 17. Producing a three-ac- t play at the beginning ot each school year, the drama department is annually imolved in late night rehearsals. This year they have invaded College Hall with robust Noiwegian humor and the human comedy found in all real life situat ions. I Remember Mama is a story a of Norwegian family who lied in the late m San Francisco 1800s. The family consists of Mama- - M.a r t a Larsen, Papa Lars Hansen, Nels, Katrin, Chris- -- tine and Pagmar. The story is manner memories of her early recalling life. It tells about the struggles which arise in every day life that show insight into the char- told by Katun, in Kris Kmidsoa aeter of the members of the household which center around Mama who is the most important person in the life of her family, But this group is just a part of the whole family. There are also the undauntable Uncle Chris who acts as the head of the household, and Martas sisters Aunt Trina, Aunt Sigrid and Aunt Jenny. Mama, however, is the person who understands is the individual members and blends- them into a harmonious family. Taking the leads in this play are: Marie Tvler as Mama, Gene Faux as Papa, Ralph Woodward as Nels, Alisyn Webb as Aunt Trina, Peggy Crockett as Aunt Sigrid, and Mary Lynn Robeitson as Aunt Jenny. Double casting was used for the parts of Katrin, Christine, Dagmar, and Uncle Chris. Those taking these parts are Karen Taylor and Claudia Coleman who wdll alternate in portraying the lead role in Katrin, Carol Babcock and Cynthia Benson who alternate as Chi Patricia Packer and Nancy Curtice who double as Dagmar, and Joe Clark and Brian Raw- - a - lings who play Uncle Chris. Commenting on the play, Mr. Benson stated that this was going to be an outstanding production. He further added that any student wishing to attend would ex-perience a great deal of enjoy-ment, and find their time well 1 1 spent. Judy Ilansen Chosen Queen As Homecoming Ends Kris Homecoming Week started out with an explosion ot pretty gills adorning the walls ol B.Y. High Monday, Oct. 23. The Letteimen had divided into live gioups, each sponsoring one of the Homecoming Queeen candidates with a chairman over each. Monday at noon the candidates were piesented to the Tuesday and Wednesdav other activities were and skits On held at the noon liouis. Thursday was the big day for the candidates. The voting took place in home room classes, and the Queen and her attendants vveie announced at the pep rally that night. The student council and class presidents had planned for trucks to gather wood. The classes were to be put in twos, 7 and 12, 8 and 11, 9 and 10. and sent on a w;ood scavenger hunt. Because of the rain, they met in Main Hall at 6:30 and enjoyed skits. The Lettermen put on the skits and tne cheerleaders drummed up school spirit, The Queen was announced as Kris Knudson. Her attendants are Acting well the part often requires a little extra push and a few helpful hints from Mr. Benson. Harvest Ball Planned The Thespian Club this yeai bly and the dance there will be has the honor of sponsoring the special activities each noon. These Harvest Ball and Assembly for social events will be held to en1961. courage the studentbody to vote The Ball will be held at the for Mr. and Miss Thespis. The Smith Family Living Center on title was derived from the founder of the Thespian Society whose Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 8:30 pan. name was Thespis. The dress is The chairman of the Harvest The assembly will be held on Ball committee is Judy Barker. November 17, the Friday before Other members of the committee the dance. Every member of the include Neal Whiteford, Steve Thespian Club will be given a Grow and Karen Taylor. part on the assembly. Judy Yorgason is the assembly On the Monday, Tuesday and chairman and Kent committee Wednesday between the assem- Bunker, Pat Stewart, and Helen Gardner are also on the commitsemi-forma- The alumni assembly was held tee. Organize Wednesday, Oct. 25. Roy Taylor an alumThe new was in charge of finding all the ni and plans for appearances older folks and then trying to aretea, all taking their part in the drum up some talent new reshaping of Brigham them. Youngs B.Y. High has missed the talent Ruth Ann Magelby leads the of such people as Dennie Wood new girls as President, while and Marion Bentley, though they Claudia Keeler, vice president, all got to see these old pros of ?ue Ann Elliot, secretary-treasurer- , and Janet Cowley, historian, comedyy on the assembly. back her up. Unfortunately, some of the an entirely new group, With people who made last year so ex- these girls, Gina Grow, Helen citing were busy doing something Wakefield, Susan Fuhriman, else. The main problems were Reimschiissel, Silvia McAf-fee- , college and the army. Eileen Sheffield, Diane Hills, The assembly showed that the Janet Dixon, Merlene Shaw, Pam alumni havent lost their talent Hicken, Mary Beth Reins, Colette for doing things right. It gave the Anderson, Martftk Johnson, MarLana Jackman, and remaining students, who hope to sha Teichert, Kolendar are planning a graduate, a chance to talk to Charla tremendous year starting out their old schopl pals. Some say tea. This tea was alumni with an is world that life in the outside three years all for alumni The proved very hard. was held afand back, it Friday, Ocdidnt least at that it isnt, tober 27. It was held in the Home fect them. Lu-An- n tug-ovvar- I g over it. Forensic Club Prepares Year Mr. Bensons 6th period debate class is working hard to make this year the best B.Y. High has ever had in Forensics. B.Y. High debated Provo High a couple of weeks ago. Both teams gained much needed expei-iencfor their coming meets. Dr. Reid recently talked to the debate class on fedeial aid to education. Having boon asked to speak on the aftiimative side, lie gave many ideas to help the students improve their cases. The general subject for this year deals with Fedeial Aid The class is to Education. e led-era- tion. We have twelve Dogpatch customs are sometimes changed to keep pace in a modern world as demonstrated by Sharlene and Jerry. Dogpatch Invades Hl-Stepp- ers Judy Hansen and Karen Tavlor. On Friday at noon the fir.M field day ot the year began. The students assembled on the tield west ot the Fieldhouse m classes where roll was taken. Uxcitmg games such as relay laces, chair , vv heelbai l ow s, relavs, wen and otheis plaved Apples were sei ved as the crowning glory of the day. Then the stodents all marched ol to see BY win the Homecoming garni' against Pleasant Grove. Friday night at the Smith Family Living Center the Homecoming Dance was held with the Queen and her attendants leign-in- working on the third question l which is: Resolved that the should equalize government educational opportunity bv means of grants to the states tor public elementary and secondary educa- l. Alumni Return For Assembly Karen Taylor Watch out for the week of Noand circle it on your vember because this is the big calendar, date picked for the Dogpatch Hollow Week at BYH. This exciting event is being sponsored by the Yearbook Staff. In conjunction with the Dogpatch theme, an assembly will be released on November 8. This type of assembly has never before been presented at the BYH and is sure to be a big surprise. On Thursday noon the Yearbook Staff will announce the Dogpatch characters. These characters will be chosen by the staff and will wear appropriate attire for the occasion. At noon time Economics room from 5:00 to 7.30. Brigham Youngs are practicing two hours now, instead of the usual one hour to get acquainted with their new drills and to get ready for all their coming plans, which we are not authorized to disclose as yet. BYH each character will participate in a Dogpatch Skit. Hold yourself and be prepared for some real laughs, because Friday at noon there will be a greased pig chase, one for the senior high and one for the junior high. Climaxing the whole week will be the Dogpatch Carnival. Each organization is offered the chance for a real money-makinproject by securing a booth in the carnival. One of the highlights will be the big car smash, where the fellows fill be able to show off their muscles. Students are invited and welcomed to the carnival. They are also urged to wear clothing signifying some Dogpatch character to the carnival. Yearbook salesmen (the ones with the red garters) will be selling yearbooks all that week and all balances on down payments and contracts are due at that time. g and a half teams this year. They include Janice Gerber and Ann Simmons, Pat Stewart and Mary Ellen Stewart, Beverly Burrup and Marcia Ann Nelson, Steve Grow and Steve Gulbrandsen, Paul Van Wagnon and John Peterson, Phil Swensen and Helen Gardner, Paul Dehnam and Paul Evans, George Taylor and Francis Rogers, Mary Babcock and Marybeth Ravnes, Judy Yorgensen and Jan Sylvester, James Kirkman and Brent Yorgensen, Roger Porter and Mark Riddle. Dennis Clark is the fill in man if anyone is absent. BYH Second In Traffic Citations A new safety council has been formed for this year. Its representatives are Bill Hidley, Charla Kolander, Mary Nielson, Richard Bohn, Carol Rilley, Bryan Rawlings, Virginia Pond, and Max McKinnen. The purpose of the council is to make the students of B.Y. High aware of the value of practicing safety. The chart below shows how B.Y. High compares with its competitors. Place to date Citations to Date 1st Place St. Francis 0 1 2nd Place B.Y. High 3rd Place Pleasant Grove 3 As can be seen we have had a good record up to now, but it is up to you to keep it that wray. |