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PROLOGUE: OUR 100TH BIRTHDAY
A brilliant and colorful spectacle in which the Centennial welcomes visitors from every comer of the State. Surrounded by the beautiful ladies of her court of honor, sailorettes, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, National Guard, Civil Air Patrol and trumpeters, Her Majesty, "Miss Centennial", arrives in her Coronation Finery.
CAST
BROWNIES: Phyllis Seuzenean, Jennie Santinelli, Vallon Seuzeneau, Johnny Green, Mary Lagarde, Lillian Travirca, Laura Piazza, Patricia Thornton, Georgia Necaise, Linda Koch, Valda Pitcairn, Diane Banderet, Becky Prevou, Sarah Dale McFarland, Piji White, Jan Osoinach, Mary Perkins, Ellen Western, Jane Ann Perkins, Kathleen Scafidi, Paula Favre, Kathy Oliver, Nancy McDonald, Diane Carpenter, Donna Ann Garriga, Gaylynn Asher, Jacquelyn Asher, Louise Beal, Martha Rutherford, Margaret Schwall, Patricia Green, Beverly Stechmann, Brenda Artigues.
AMERICAN LEGION JUNIOR AUXLIARY: Beverly Murphy, Cynthia Dedeaux, Suzzette Brown, Elaine Manieri, Patsy Elliott; Sue Ann Buehler, Janice Beal, Dianne Carver, Pam Pfeiffer, Melva Lee Luke, Lyndall Schindler, Sheila Ann Favre, Margaret Moreau, Jeannie Rutherford.
GIRL SCOUTS: Peggy Monti, Marilyn Piazza, Dianne Presuell, Danria Johnston, Phyllis Oliver, Patricia Wimbish, Jean Scafidi, Jo Mary Artigues, Linda Dunn am, Judy Compretta, Delora Thornton, Janet Crow, Irene Thomas, Linda Koch.
SAILORETTES: Gloria Kimmel, Vidalia Schultz, Kathleen Schaefer, Carol Western, Diana Henley, Becky Cospelich, Mildred Parker, LouisBufkin, AlineHobbs,HelenLafontaine, Barbara Fayard, Alice Banderet, Mary Pavolino, Andre Graham.
CIVIL AIR PATROL: David Levy, Alfred Watts, Ashton Carver, Rose Ann Thomas, Dale Ann Sellier, Kenneth Pepper dene, Norvin Penrose, Jr., Robert Van Calsem, Tommy Ward, James Ferry, Ronald Ladner, Eugene Ferry.
COLOR GUARD; Bay St. Louis American Legion Post and Boy Scout Troop 208.
EPISODE ONE—IN THE BEGINNING
The dynamic story of Hancock County didn'tbegin just 100 years ago. Here the Choctaw Indians pitched their tepees long before the white man came from the old world; and the smoke from many council fires drifted above the Bay of St. Louis. But all this will soon end in a "Trail of Tears”. The French explorers are on their way. The White Man is at hand.
CAST
SPANISH SOLDIER: Toulme Netto.
INDIAN CHIEF: Tommy Karl. Jr.
INDIAN BRAVES AND SQUAWS: Allan Noona, Petro Noto, Alvin Bourgeois, Richard Fayard, Gerald Freeman, Norvin Penrose.
INDIAN MAIDENS: Carol Western, Kathleen Schaefer, Becky Cospelich, Diana Henley, Linda Wimpish, Barbara Fayard, Louise Bufkin, Aline Hobbs, Vidalia Schultz, Gloria Kimmel, Mildred Parker, Gwen Heitzmann, Alice Banderet, Mary Pavolino.
INDIAN GIRLS: Becky Adams, Mary Ladner, Ellen McDonald, Sarah Dale McFarland, Mary Pagano, Marilyn Piazza, Valda Pitcairn, Dale Russell.
FRENCH SOLEIERS AND PRIESTS: Earl Lizana, Joe Kern, Jim Favre, Alvin Favre, Carl Thibeaux. INDIAN SQUAWS AND CHILDREN; Ethel Raymond, Rosemary Bergeron, Mrs. P. M. Allison, Jeanette Santinelli, Ilia Mae Lutrick, Ena Lutrick, Mary Lou Gavagni, Virginia Saucier, Joe Ann Rappold, Jay Anseley, Dennis Raymond, Donald Gavagni, Judy Raymond, Margaret Gavagni, Eleen Saucier, Ellen Allison, Jo Ellen Kemp, Dennis Arnold, Lewis Kemp.
EPISODE TWO-ON A NEW LAND
Hie pioneer spirit leaped forward. On came the ships and covered wagons bringing the pioneers and their worldly possessions. Over the hig seas they came into the unknown. With determination and fortitude they gathered courage to face an uncertain future.
CAST: (Sponsored by the Rotary Club)
PIONEERS AND TOWNSPEOPLE: David McDonald, Mrs. David McDonald, Bernard Firpo, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Loreifeen, 'im McDonaldPatMurphy,C.C.McDonald, Jr., Marilyn McDonald, Mary Ellen Murphy, Nita Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, Joseph B. Miller, Jr., Allan Graham, Guy Graham, Mrs. Janie L. Dolan, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schupp, Jim Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wise, Octave Delph, Howard Adams, Gary Staufflet, Mr. and Mrs. Ozzie Anderson, Reta Luxich, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cardin, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poolson, Charles Miller, Vester Ladner, Mrs. Larry J. Smith, Mrs. Myrtle Kingston, Mrs. Eunice Anderson, Mrs. Carl Banderet, Howard Thornton, Anita Miller, Mrs. Clarence Moran, Norma Garcia, Joseph B. Miller.
SQUARE DANCE CALLER; Wm. "Bill'’ Luxich.
OUTRIDERS: Bohby Camors, Bruce Bordelon, Wm. D. Burrows, George Rhodes.
WAGON DRIVER; Mrs. C. D. Blair
EPISODE THREE-------STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE
In the early years France, Spain and England waged many wars in their efforts to control this new land, but the hardy pioneers desire for freedom and independence triumphed and in 1303 the Louisiana Territory joined the United States of America.
CAST
BRinSi SOLDIERS: Milton Favre, James Favre.
UNITED STATES SOLDIER: E. J. Marengo.
EPISODE FOCR—THE PATH OF THE CROSS
The strength of the pioneers and their persistence in the face of overwhelming odds, was founded on simple but enduring faith in God. Settled by the Catholics, the town of Bay St. Louis now boasts of many beautiful churches.
CAST: (Sponsored by Christ Episcopal Church Axuiliary)
PIONEERS AND TOWNSPEOPLE: Ripple Rausch, Nita Kay Erwfn, Mrs. Baker J. Turner Jr., Alfred Watts, Chuck Breath, Warren Carver Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Garner, Flo Lehleitner, Mr. and Mrs. Howard LeTissier, Sammy Allison, Sue Porter, Sally Porter, Dottie Rausch, Henry Osoinsch, Kathleen McAuley, Mrs. Emilv Rausch.
MINISTER; Mr. Baker J. Turner.
CROSS BEARER; John Gottschalk.
PRIEST: James Raymond.
ALTAR BOYS: Dennis Arnold, John Scafide, Ray Chiniche, Jimmy Chiniche, C. J. Favre, Leon Favre, Tim Kemery.
COLORED GROUPS: Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Robinson and family.
BUGGY DRIVER AND RIDERS: Judy Taillac, Sybil Taafe, Delano David.
EPISODE FIVE:—DAWN OF EDUCATION
Dear old Golden Rule Days. Schools were some of die first'institutions founded in Bay St. Louis; for although most of the early settlers possessed a limited education, they realized the importance of education in the lives of their children. Here we see a whimsical and humorous portrait of a “school of yesteryear”.


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