Altus Senior High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Altus, OK)

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DURING A SOCIAL GATHERING one late night after choir rehearsal. Myrtle Webb (Robin Keene) and Julia Gibbs (Beth Lewis) listen to Mrs. Soames' (Jill Thacker) opinion of the shameful organist at the local church. Obviously. Mrs. Soames wants her dear friends to realize just how terrible this scandal really is. But like the typical women’s conference, there will be slight disagreements, then the three life long friends will go merrily along their way. WITHOUT THE CONTINOUS EF- FORTS of various committees, no play can be totally successful. With Anita Felty and Ann Honeycutt working at ticket sales. Kathy Flood as prompter, and Kathi Duck- worth as an assistant stage manager, a great deal of work was done within a short period of time. BILL HARTSELL PORTRAYS THE ROLE of Mr. Charles Webb, which calls for a much older appearance than that of a highschool student. In creating this “older look”, the hair style and coloring are of ma- jor importance. Therefore, Bill’s hair is parted down the middle, as was the style in 1901, and his hair is streaked with gray coloring to fit his character age. THE FACIAL MAKE-UP IS ALSO of major importance in creating each character’s appear- ance. After all. each character must feel and look his role in order to carry through in acting it. Mrs. Debbie Thomas paints the facial highlights as well as the aging lines on John Reimer. who plays the elderly role of Mr. Frank Gibbs. Performance

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Speech, drama classes perform in ‘Our Town’ With practice during class, as well as night rehearsals, the cast of OUR TOWN was able to study the unusual but fascinating composure of the theatre. Mr. Maurice King and Mr. Larry King, speech and drama de- partment faculty members, select- ed the play because of its wide au- dience appeal. Unlike most plays, OUR TOWN created its set without a design, which impresses audiences. There is a strong concentration on the ac- tion and lines, leaving the scenery to imagination. As each cast member began studying his role, he recognized that concentration required by such a stage design demands a stronger interpretation of the roles than on conventional stages. As was once stated of OUR TOWN.........“It’s the life of any town, or any human, from the cra- dle to the grave.” The OUR TOWN cast and crew included Renny Fanning, Stage Manager; John Reimer, Dr. Gibbs; Daniel Cobb, Howie Newsome; Beth Lewis, Mrs. Gibbs; Robin Keene, Mrs. Webb; Craig Stobbe, George Gibbs; Dana Wooten, Re- becca Gibbs; Rob Alexander, Wal- ly Webb; Ann Blonien, Emily Webb. Other cast members include Steve Dennis, Prof. Willard; Bill Hartsell, Mr. Webb; Roy Pittman, Simon Stimson; Jill Thacker, Mrs. Soames; Kevin Crowley, Reene Dixon, Renee Deford, Kathi Duck- worth, Assistant Stage Managers; Kathy Flood, Angela Ailles, Un- derstudy and Prompters. WITH THE STRONG SUPPORT OF the stage manager, portrayed by Renny Fanning, the atmosphere and mood of OUR TOWN is set. Throughout the play, Renny’s deep inter- pretation of human existence creates laughter within the audience as well as tears. Even though the way deep within each character draws out his true meaning and purpose in life. ROY PITTMAN ADDS a little comedy to OUR TOWN as he portrays Mr. Stimson. the intoxicated church organ- ist. Regardless of his condition, Mr. Stimson is always able to carry through with his nightly choir rehearsals, even though the town ladies consider his drinking a disgrace. Performance THE TYPICAL FAMILY Mrs. Myrtle Webb (Robin Keene) prepares breakfast and chats with her daughter Emily (Ann Blonien) and son Wally (Rob Alexander), before sending them to another day of school. On this fine morning, the family ties seem to be satisfactory, but in the years ahead Emily comes to a sad realization that the family closeness was much less sacred than it should have been.

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Students celebrate first Winter Sports Homecoming ONE OF THE events of Spirit Week was “inside out” day. Winner of this event was Andy Oden, wearing an inside out shirt, jacket, jeans, and inside out socks. MIKE ABWAY, Student Council presi dent, awards Mr. Roy Lamar. ANOTHER EVENT in the Winter Home- coming was blue and white day. Mike Ab- way. Student Council president, recognizes Mike Crawford for first place, and the dy- namic duo, Pam Kastner and Tina Cross land, as second place winners.