Adams High School - Highlander Yearbook (Rochester Hills, MI)

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it's all show biz

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'Why am I to die?" f .,,.f Q g. "Nan, I tried my best" . . . to the sublime . . . The Thespian Society presented two plays this year. The first was Woody Allen's zany comedy "Don't Drink the Water". It was preceded by a delicious Dessert Buffet prepared by the German Club. The story centered around the Hollanders, an American family vacationing in a Communist country. They are accused of spying, and take refuge in the U.S. Embassy. which they eventually drove crazy. Mr. Hollander was portrayed by Rob Jones, Kim Werkman was his hilarious wife, and their romantic daughter was Kathy Shuert. The second play was a drama called "Anne of the Thousand Days" by Maxwell Anderson. The play was a historical account of King Henry Vlll, performed nobly by Stewart Harris, and his courtship, marriage and eventual execution of Anne Boleyn, portrayed by Teri Walsh. The cast and the crew of both plays did an excellent iob. and together with Director Miss Gibson and Producer Mr. Lentz, both plays were a big success. .i.-.........,.. 1 awe I can t give him the son he wants -x,.4 fa

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unsinkable molly This year's musical depicted a girl with a dream of riches who matures enough to realize that happiness is more important than money. On April 20. 2I, and 22 Meredith WilIson's "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" appeared at the Rochester High School Auditorium. It starred Stacy White as Molly and Stewart Harris as Johnny Brown. the man who Molly loved so much that she changed her morals from love of money to love of life. Certain teachers helped the Choir members in the production of the musical. Vocal direction was given by Mr. Irish, Mr. Simmons rehearsed with the pit orchestra, and Mrs. Montgomery provided dramatical instruction. Mrs. Sicora and Mrs. Craven were in charge of choreography. When all of this experience combined with the natural talent among the choir members. it produced one of the best musicals in Adams history. Everyone involved with this year's musical deserves a "Tony Award". What a doll!" "Watch your step bu W X. i