The Guide

Curtain Going Up on 'Teahouse of August Moon' at Southwest High

By JOY CHERRY Correspondent Southwest Miami High School's auditorium will be overflowing with laughter March 1 and 2 when the Drama Department, under the direction of Mrs. Mrs. Lou D. McLean, presents "Teahouse of the August Moon." This hilarious comedy by John Patrick depicts life in an Okinawan village, Tobiki, where American soldiers are trying to demonstrate the American way of life to the Japanese. The officer in charge of Plan "B," Captain Fisby, Doug Gault, influenced by the natives, adopts a tradition of the Far East culture, a Teahouse. Col. Wainwright Purdy III, Don Wright, in hopes of becoming a general, makes great plans for Tobiki. Serving as interpreter and moderator, Sakini, played by Harold Saive, adds spice to the comedy. The main plot centers around the building of the teahouse. The villagers feel that since they have a geisha girl, Lotus Blossom, Joy Cherry, a teahouse would be more appropriate than a schoolhouse, which the captain has been ordered to build. When Col. Purdy hears of the strange happenings in Tobiki, he sends a psychiatrist, Capt. McLean, played by Bill White, to analyze Capt. Fisby. Others in the cast contributing to the humor are Ruth Ann Hellwig, John Falcone, Ed Ball, Madison Kelley, Vivian Bonifer, Crystal Hill, Cecile Griffin, Ford Mason, Phil Tatum, Jimmy Hirni, Don Laiken, Barry Haber, Richard Holland, Kathy Saunders, Janet Ferguson, Sunny Peterson, Janet Ives Site Cresap, Deborah Romoser and Julie Heisser. Deborah Romoser is the student director for this major production.

"OPERATION AMIGO"

When the plane from Ecuador carrying 40 exchange students lands at the International Airport today, it will open the second "Operation Amigo" program in the United States. Friendship between students north and south of the equator will be the keynote as the Royal Lancer band plays a rousing welcome to the visitors who will spend two weeks with Southwest student hosts. The program is sponsored by the Miami Herald. Every phase of democratic American life will be shown the Ecuadorians in the hope that they will take back home a true picture of the average American citizen's life. The steering committee is headed by Carol Lindstrom. Representing the classes are: Luke Crawford, seniors; Marty Ketcham, juniors, and Robert Kelley, sophomores. Greeting the visitors at the airport will be the hospitality committee consisting of Juliette Heisser, Kathy Russe, Kathy Valletta, Halen Hancock, Rusty Smith, Sheila Reed, Fran Zambaco and Robin Mason.

CAREER NIGHT

Last night (Wednesday) free of charge, Southwest students and their parents were offered assistance in planning their career. Sparkling displays from various trades, industries and businesses, showing job tasks, qualifications and trends were shown in Room 7 and Room 42. Dr. Seymour Wolfbein, deputy assistant secretary, U.S. Department of Labor, was the guest speaker at a kick-off assembly. Small group meetings were held at which students could hear speakers in various occupations in Dade County answer questions about salaries, duties, advantages and disadvantages, requirements and necessary qualifications for employment in many job fields. This was the first time that such a program has been offered to students who plan to go immediately into business after high school.

SW HOMEMAKER NAMED

Top homemaker at Southwest High is Louise Walsingham who achieved the highest score in the examination on homemaking knowledge and attitudes taken by senior girls last Dec. 5. Yesterday morning, Dr. Lee A. Aber, principal, presented her with a gold, heart-shaped pendant. She is now eligible, along with other high school winners, for the title of "State Homemaker of Tomorrow" sponsored by General Mills. The state winner receives a $1,500 scholarship and the runner-up receives $500. In addition, the state runner-up and her sponsor participate in an expense-paid tour of New York City, Washington D.C., and Williamsburg, Va. At the latter, the 1962 All-American Homemaker of Tomorrow" will be named. The national winner will receive $5,000 with the second, third, and fourth place winners being granted scholarships of $4,000, $3,000, and $2,000 respectively.

ARMED FORCES DAY

Armed Forces Day will be observed at Southwest March 15. Representatives from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard will be located in the lobby during lunch to answer questions for all students and will talk to interested senior boys during sixth period. Armed Forces Day is held to help boys decide which field of service will be most beneficial to them, and the field for which they are most qualified.

TWO RECEIVE HONOR

Two students received honorable mention for their essays on "What makes America Great." Henry Ford and Linda Pruseff will be entertained at a dinner at the Miami Springs Villas March 12 by the Miami Business and Professional Women's Club, sponsor of the contest. Runners-up in the finals were: Julie Testa, Sandra Peyer, Janet Ives and Donna Lowry.

INDUCTS 20

Eleven girls and nine boys were inducted into the Math Honor Society by Donald Stark, sponsor. After the ceremonies refreshments were served in the cafeteria. New members are Laura Beckwith, Imogene Beckwith, Ray Bowman, Merrill Carroway, Joann Cohenstein, Timothy Cole, Don Elliot, Barry Gammond, Helen Hancock, Margaret Lee. Amy Leonardo, Donald March, Ronald McGlade, Peggy McVeigh, Beverly Pollack, Adrianne Schwartz, Constance Scrimshaw, Michael Selzniek, Diana Smolenyak and Jennifer Wallace.

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Suniland Helps

The merchants of Suniland Shopping Center, at their monthly meeting last week decided to donate $100 to the Earl Johnson Fund. Officer Johnson often worked in Suniland.

MYRON BIMONTE, 14-year employe of Food Fair and manager of their Westchester store, is the new president of the Westchester Shopping Plaza Merchants Association.

Bootery Opens On Coral Way

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