Curtain Rises on “Arsenic and Old Lace” DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER MADHOUSE | Ben Lomond High School’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace,” written by Joseph Kesselring, will be presented tonight in the Scot’s auditorium at 8 p.m. The play takes place in an old house inhabited by two lovable old maids who enjoy killing single men. Members of the cast include: Dave Archibald, Joel Brown, Steve Christelli, Rebby Fleming, Ron Hursburger, Russell Johnson, Scott Jones, Robert Keyes, Arlette Linford, Steve Malan, Benson Sloots, Ann Thomas, Ken Vanderdoes, and Craig Watts. According to Miss Choules, drama instructor, the scenery, constructed by Mr. Hansen’s shop classes, should contribute to the success of the play. Tonight, students will be admitted by their student body cards only. Friday, the fee will be &Ce and adults 75c. Tickets will also be sold in the ticket booths tonight and tomorrow night. BEN VOLUME LOMOND HIGH OGDEN, UTAH, THURSDAY, 11 SCHOOL NOVEMBER 21, 1963 NUMBER 5 B.L. HAILS HYPNOTIST ; | : : : : Mr. Lythgoe, an electronics engineer by profession, entertained two Ben Lomond student body audiences with the magic of hypnotism November 12, 1963. His program consisted of the three main parts. First he explained that hypnotism consists of three main departments: light, medium, and deep. Second, he called for eleven volunteers from the audience to particiate. He explained that of the six main ways of putting a person under hypnotism, he would use three. After placing the eleven students in a sleep, he performed Juniors Vow several simple decide which experiments to depth each stu- dent had entered. He also conon ents seating arrangement, revolution- ary to Ben Lomond High School. As planned by junior script writers, boys and girls will sit alternately during the Ps SS production of “Vive l’Amour!” The juniors taking part in the Ann Thomas, left , and Rebby assembly will attempt to show the audience at this evening’s the effects of a social disease as it sweeps the nation. Bob Anderson and Rebby Fleming will act as commentators during the hour-long performance. Distribution of programs, anDance Clan wishes to inform other unprecedented assembly its members and other students activity, will list those students interested in the clans that they participating in ‘“‘Vive l’Amour!” must obey the school rules Student writers include the while attending the dances on junior class officers, Mike Wim- Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. mer, Rosanne Smtih, and Cheryl The Red Cross Clan wishes to Burton, in addition to Karen remind the studentbody to fill Black, Richard Emmert, Tamara their Christmas boxes. Quick, Susan Wahlquist, Clark The Inter- Clan Federation Walker, and Linda Watts. once again informs all clan secMr. Bailey, Miss Gibson, Mr. retaries that they must submit Grover, Mr. Hawkes, and Mr. a schedule of their plans startStringham advise the student ing the first week of each committee. month. The McKnit Clan members are displaying the sweaters they knitted under the direction of their officers: Hazy Jones, Presi- Sons Fleming, right, plan mischievious murders performance of “Arsenic and Old Lace”. to thrill and delight Clan Activity In Full Swing Improvement Era Prep Alignment Criticized By Dr. Drechsel The Utah High Schools Activities Association’s new realignment of the state’s high schools ,a measure bitterly opposed by local schools, came under fire recently by Ben Lomond’s principal, Dr. Lionel G. Drechsel. Dr. Drechsel said that all of the representatives of our region voted aaginst the proposal. He also said that he is very much against the realignment, stating, “I agree with the association that something must be done, but this isn’t it, and it doesn’t meet our needs.” The realignment proposal comes up for protest in December. Continues at B.L. dent; Connie Furniss, Vice-President; Penny Steiner, Secretary, and Mrs. Cory, advisor. The clan Ben Lomond High School has meets every Monday from 2:30 begun its eleventh year of exto 3:30 p.m. -istence this semester. It has, The G.A.A. plans to play the however, only recently begun Intermountain Indian School to reach its climax of architecand possibly Ogden and Weber tural development. Sidewalks in front of the on December 19 in a Volleyball Tournament. Ben Lomond’s school have improved its appearance. No longer must stuteams will consist of all-star and other pedestrians players selected by the girls. A dents tea will be held after the com- compete against traffic for use of the road. petition for the members of the participating teams. The road itself now boasts a The Inter-Clan Federation of- . paved surface. ficers wish to thank Mr. Hawkes Four tennis courts will soon for the use of his stereo at the increase the athletic facilities Halloween Dance. of B.L. A fenced, regulation black-top and a pinging board number among the features of this project. Another cafeteria door will undoubtedly relieve congestion during lunch periods. November 21 and 22....School Play Remodeling in the library will November 277.............-..-- Junior Class Assembly also make access to B.L. conNovember 277...........-..---- BLHS Thanksgiving Dance veniences easier. November 28 and 29....Thanksgiving Holiday Several rooms have undergone November 29...............--- Basketball—Bear River at BLHS some changes. The vacant lanDecember _ 2...............--- Report of Failing Students guage “closet” between Miss December _ 5.............-...- Home Economics Dept. Christmas Moyes’ and Mr. Engberg’s classOpen House sponsored by Girls’ es will now serve as a remedial reading room, while the present Association reading room next to the liDecember 11.................. National Assembly, 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. brary will become a- place for December 12.................- Wrestling, Bear River at BLHS debate practices. December 11, 12, 13....School Christmas Play According to Dr. Drechsel, December 18.................. Christmas Musical Concert painting of all wings but the December 19.................. Next Issue of HIGHLANDER new ones will mark this year’s building accomplishments, SCOT mm a trance. the auare He iT awoke SCHEDULE nto the majority of them in one easy step the exceptions separately. and He ended with giving the students who had volunteered a post-hypnotic suggestion. Some examples of this are that one student ,after awaking, grabbed the stage curtain with her left hand and could not release her hand until he had touched her hand; another could not remove his feet from their position, and one boy, after returning to his seat in the audience, stood and frankly yelled “Shut up!” After a roar of laughter, Mr. Lythgoe ended his performance with these words, “It has been said that a hypnotist can cast spells. If so, I want to cast a spell of happiness upon each and every one of you. Thank you!” SCOT SHORTS Nick, Dick and Doug will provide an evening of entertainment for Weber High’s F.F.A. Sweetheart contest on November 27. * s ¢& Pins and tie clasps with Ben Lomond’s emblem are in the making and will be on sale in the future. * * The Senior Class held its second party of the year on November 15, entitled “The Thurffer’s Thomp.” The Senior Class officers of Ogden, Bonneville, and Weber were invited to the affair, * + & The Junior Class officers have received several offers recently to attend other schools’ class parties. * * Ben Lomond news will now be heard on KLO every Sunday night at 10:30. =