Colt Special February 10, 1961
By Charyl Markin
Death took a holiday before an audience of approx. 700 people on the nights of February 2 and 3 at 8:15 p.m., as 13 students under the direction of Mr. Seth McClintock presented the first all school play.
Major Characters Excellent
Jim Johnson was superb as Prince Sirki, alias Death, the being who had never known human emotions and assumed the form of a mortal to explore their worlds of love, fear, grief and tribulation.
Sara Reidel gave a brilliant performance in the role of Celeste. Her portrayal of a girl that was torn between her love for a mortal and her fascination of Death was excellent.
Norman Godfrey did well in his role of Diego, the boy who hopelessly in love with Celeste, who was ultimately claimed by Death.
Ronald Hood not only looked the part of Baron de Cesarea, a white mustached and white bearded old man who generally managed to find the humorous side of life, but did as find a job portraying him.
In the more serious roles, Bob Bird, as the distraught Duke Lambert, and Connie Smilth, as a regal princess with a deep love and concern for Celeste were outstanding performers.
Minor Characters Outstanding
Minor characters that presented excellent portrayals were Willene Runnsick, as the beautiful Alda; Pat Smith, as Rhoda Fenton, the typical English girl, both Alda and Rhoda being attracted by the mysterious Prince Sirki: Gary Girard, as Eric Fenton, Rhoda's brother and deeply in love with Alda; Charalotte Moore, as Duchess Stephanie, Duke Lambert's wife; Melvin Martin, who well represented the fearless Major Whitread; Fred Bursack and Susan Fye, As Fidele and Cora, servants in the house of Duke Lambert, who acting was the first bit of drama to set the mood for the play.
Play Cast, Crew Frolic
The cast and production crew of "Death Takes a Holiday" and their dates ended up the last show on Friday 3, at Jon Kiles house. Pop, chips and chip dip, and sandwiches were the guests' fare. Records, eating, dancing, and general conversation entertained the participants. For added interest ask Jon about his coach and all the weight.
Page Three
Chest Expansion Contest
A chest expansion contest was held in Journalism class to see which one of the boys had the most air and here are the results:
Larry Lewis 5"
Tom Ashleman 3"
Merle Robinson 2 1/2"
Richard Baker 3"
Jim Holmes 2"
James Ziener 3"
John Calkins 3"
Hub Rainbolt 4"
Linda Haymond and Minnie Sweeden declined to match their chest expansions with the boys. How do the rest of Colts' chest expansions compare with those listed above?
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