Riverside Polytechnic High School - Koala Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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fANTASTICr ' -Lr %, tadick s The Fantasticks is based on the premise — without a hurt, the heart is hollow. To prove this, Chuck Rounds, above left, has landed on the ground none too gently courtesy of Robert Brooks and Mitch Morgan. Above right, John Shannon as a mime becomes a wall separating lovers Carolyn Ott and Matt Herschler. Matt Herschler as Matt defends himself from Chuck Rounds, Mitch Morgan, and Robert Brooks. Jack Gardner gives some advice on roinancc to Matt Herschler. il5

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THEATER SEASON ENDS The second and third plays of the Poly theater season marked a change of direc- tors but the saine high standards Poly theater-goers are used to. J.B., the March production, was the last play directed by Richard Rossi and starred Mark Hersch- ler as J.B., Dave Grainilch as Zeus, Matt Herschler as Nickles, and Deirdre Nurre as Sarah, in the theatrical version of the book of Job. The Fantasticks marked the direc- torial debut of David Link. The musical traces the complications in the courtship of Matt and Louisa, played by Matt Herschler and Carolyn Ott. Others in the cast included: Mitch Morgan, Darla Eik- land, and Jack Gardner. At right: J.B. and his family. Eu i fl i 1 H I i5i «= - V • ' 4 K p ' ' r?i 2 1 M 1 L| mtf ■ ' . ' ' •-.- ' ' %;,-- v :-.y i»:- ' :v?i?: 1 m ■ H 1(4 Zeus and Nicldes wager on J.B. ' s faith in God. Deirdre Nurre as Sarah comforts Mark Herschler as J.B.

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MARCHING BEARS F ' - ' ' ...-Jl : -• - . ■ Z .x £m, -vr This ri iip ot im-lodioiis musicians liappeiis to be Polv ' s own Christmas Brass Ensemble. I ' heir At the beat of the drums you can tell that The Mighty Marchinj; Bears are at it ajjain. The band under the direction of Mr. Richard I lensley captured awards sudi as second place in the Colton lialf-time competition and also at the l.c .ter Oakes Band Re- view. These accomplished musicians have also participated in many other band festi als. Ihey are led in their march by Clinton Sandusky, the drum major. Other musical acti ities of the band include playing at the pep as- semblies, performing at arioiis ath- letic activities with especially impres- sive half-time shows, and entertaining; students durinj; lunchtime at different times throughout the year. Their in- dividual efforts combine toj ether to create a marching; band that Poly can truly be proud of. collection of sonjjs included many traditionals and old favorites. The band members n)arch silently down the sidelines a.s they prepare themseKes for yet another da zling football half-time show. At rij;ht: K.iren Haii;lit, C ' hristi Lonj;, Lisa I larris, Gwen Voun blood, and l.ei h Baker. Ihey assisted the band in jiuttiii); on remarkable shows usin music that ranjjed from Patton ' s theme song to lilton John ' s ' Pinball W i ard. These proud banner girls announce the arrival of The Marching Bears. What is this? Eviction from the band room? No, it ' s just our band in their civilian clothes giving another f.ibu- tous lunch hour concert to help Poly ' s student body get into the swing of the holiday spirit. c.-« ' . '