"Slice it Thin"

"Slice it Thin" a three act comedy under the direction of Mr. Harry Martin was presented by the junior class on November 17. The plot revolves around the Coleman family; the mother, her son Ben, and the daughter Carol. Their household is interrupted by James Waverly, a movie idol who has come to see Carol's graduation. He is followed by Charwanka, a Russian actress who has been pursuing him. The situation becomes involved when Waverly's agent Buzzie MacKnight appears, followed by columnist Laurella Illchester and her photographer Purchall, who are unaware of Charwanka's presence. Meanwhile Carol, who is trying to decide between a stage career and marriage to her sailor boyfriend Johnny, meets competition with Elvira, a southern belle. After several arguments, Carol announces to her family and the ever present Hollywood guests that she has decided to go to New York. Then Charwanka makes an appearance. Immediately the scene becomes a state of confusion in which Laurella tries to uncover the story. Purchall is rapidly taking pictures and Herman is attempting to keep the scandal from breaking. When Herman gains control of the scene by use of gunplay. Elvira is ordered from the house, Purchall's camera is taken away and Laurella is told what to write. Johnny and Carol make up and Ben decides to New York to further his song writing interests. To the surprise of all, it is revealed that James is the new stepfather of the Coleman children.