Bloomington High School, The Gothic, 1959, Page 32

Description:	™Top row: Melinda Baganz, Mary Ann Bales, Nancy Hauck:Janet Hill, Marian Pressler, Evelyn Whaley.elected as junior ** elected as sophomoreBottom row:Act well your part, there all the honor lies.This quotation from Alexander Pope is the mottoof the National Thespian Dramatic HonorarySociety. Named for the renowned Thespis, inventorof Greek tragedy, Thespians represent the finestin the dramatic arts. Thespian Troupe 142 wasfounded at Bloomington High School in 1929 byMrs. Laura Childs. Election to Thespians is anhonor cherished by all students interested in dramatics. A total of thirty-five points earned by participation in any plays produced by the drama department is the minimum requirement. Actingand technical work must each be represented bya minimum of ten points. The aim of Thespiansis to acquaint both its members and audiences withmany forms of drama.ThespitansThespians did not have regular scheduled meetings duringthe year; this, however, did not limit their activities. Thisyears activities included the production of two one-act plays,one for a student convocation in April and the other forDrama Night in May. At their annual formal banquet nearthe end of the year, two loving cups were presented to theoutstanding Thespians. These people are chosen not only foracting ability but for co-operation, character, and service tothe organization. At this banquet, the new members wereinitiated. Nancy Hauck was elected to membership as asophomore. Melinda Baganz and Mary Anne Bales wereelected last spring in their junior year. This year Janet Hill,Marian Pressler, and Evelyn Whaley became members ofThespians. Leading the club as officers for this year wereMary Anne Bales, president; Melinda Baganz, vice-president,and Sally Rugg, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Sharon McNaughtonsponsors Thespians.Thespian officers: Melinda Baganz, Mary Ann Bales, and Sally Rugg.32This page sponsored by ROY BURNS WHOLESALE GROCERYs=<S=a*«». -..,.., -.«-
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