VOL. 6, NO. 4
NOV. 6, 1964
Maine-ly personalities

Stars of 'Ginger' gain the Spotlight
Mary Leonard, one of the most talented students here at Maine, transfered here her sophomore year from Crystal Falls, Michigan.

Mary is the lively brunette with sparkling brown eyes who has one of the leading parts in the Senior Class Play, Time Out For Ginger.

Her reaction when she found out that she was selected for the part of Ginger was "I was excited but not nervous, not yet anyway. This is my first play, and I hope to help it become a big success."

Her favorite pastimes are her piano and clarinet. She performs in the concert band here at Maine which adds to her full schedule. Mary's father has a jazz combo called the "Starlites" which may account for her musical inclinations.

Presently Mary is studying English, government, democracy, French, and drama to fill in her last busy year at Maine West.

Mary has no pet peeves that really bother her. Offhand she feels, "The school is just the biggest, and the faculty is just the greatest."

When people who know Mary talk about her they refer to her as being the funniest person they ever met. She is just the most wonderful and humorous girl they know.

After graduation in June, Mary plans to attend either Roosevelt or DePaul University in Chicago.
 Dave Humphreys, alias Howard Carroll, is the owner of a masterly profile, blue eyes, and brown hair that will probably be three feet long by play time. Dave is playing the male lead in Time Out For Ginger and has been ordered not to get his hair cut. His current favorite expression is a line from the play, "I've been had!"

Of course when it comes to outside activities the play ranks first with Choraliers, an occa-sional Tri-M meeting, and a certain junior girl, following close behind.

He feels this year will be his best because of his role in the play and the coming production of South Pacific in which he hopes to have a part. He says that music and plays are helpful because they help one learn to budget his time.

Dave spent this summer touring with Mr. Nettinga, a private voice instructor here at Maine.

Among his repetoire of little known facts is the rather ironic one that in sixth grade he didn't make the school's glee club.

Dave lived in Huntington, West Virginia until about two weeks before his freshman year began.

His pet peeves include a strong dislike of stacked heels on girls, ratting - funny hairstyles, too much makeup, and "people who criticize but don't come out and try to do better themselves."
 Well, for crump's sake! If it isn't "Bobbie" Wells (commonly known as Bob, Bruce, or even Roberta by a few teachers.) Where on earth could she be running to? Excuse me . . . excuse me

"Not now, I'm late for rehearsal."

Rehearsal? Rehearsal for what?

"Why, the Senior Class Play, of course!"

While she isn't on stage, she is sitting in the front row biting her nails, a common habit. Excuse me, now may I ask some questions?

"Oh, sure, fire away!"

Well, what do you think of teenagers today?

"Oh, they'll get over it."

And school spirit?

"It's pretty good."

This isn't getting us anywhere; just tell me about yourself. Where were you born?

"Let's see, Evanston hospital. I'm one of three daughters of Robert A. Wells, assistant principal of Maine West. They named me after him; they just squished Robert A. to Roberta.

"This summer I worked as secretary for Mr. Kuite, and I feel I've learned and experienced a lot from it. I think my senior year is my best at Maine. I'm looking forward to South Pacific; the Senior Class Play, V-show, and concerts and recitals - everything that has to do with the music department.

"Well, is that enough information?"

Yeah, that'll do. Thanks! I'll get the rest from your friends! Bye, now.