Austin East High School - Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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we LZ V 4 L , 7 ,,.' Q I Z V GQ : V 3 ,H ? -dm. Having a friendly discussion during play rehearsal are Yvonne Dupree, Mary Green, Patti Heath, Jerry Puckett, Nancy West, and Steve Duncan. Striking a familiar pose are stage crew members Carl Torbush, Jerry Howerton, Barry Jones, Billy Bryant, James Clark, and Jerry Puckett. Top to bottom: Mary Carter, president, Jerry Puckett sergeant at arms, Mary Dragg, secretary, Billy Bryant treasurer, Betty Wiggins, vice-president. , , fp, f +s,4,Q.f7 f 1 A 'ff I Q

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'im 4, t 55- Msg' MASQUERS a First row: Judy Hackler, Cheryl Brown, Sylvia Cullom, Anjel Steger, Brenda Gray, Maxine Thompson, Judy Bryant, Deborah Jackson, Paula Yette, Meledia Bradley, Willie Blair, Cecil Ramey. Second row: Diana Robinson, Betty Wiggins, Mary Dragg, Karen Jones, Theresa Carpenter, RaLois Barnes, Carolynne Carter, Loretta James, Deborah Fowler, Bruce Cox, Kathy Henderson, Jimmy Hardin. Third row: Avice Evans, Carrie Clark, Reginald Roberts, Pat O'Mary, Nancy West, Billy Bryant, Frank Carr, Gerald Puckett, Debbie Stout. Fourth row: Yvonne Dupree, Marion Smith, Nellie Bailey, Frances White, Mary Carter, Beverly Wilson, Marcia Satteriield, Eursal Payne. Inset - First row: Patricia Fletcher, Sylvia McFarland, Lucinda Davis, Alfred Grady, Sonya Graves. Second row: Rodney Wilson, Billy Spain, Carl Torbush, Camilla Humphrey. Hollywood Producers , Should Note Masquers Hollywood producers should take note! The clever plays and skits seen lately at Austin-East are presented by an in-group known as the Masquers. All Masquers are not actors or actresses. Usually unnoticed by the public, many members of this dramatics club work as stage hands, grease paint artists, or wig stylists. However, all the Masquers cooperate with 'the Thespians in doughnut sales which earn money for the plays and for the annual Christmas tree and decorations. Whether behind the scenes or on the stage, these students learn to appreciate good drama while adding to the entertain- ment of their fellow students. rf Wtaafuo

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Picking up doughnuts for the Thespians and Masquers to sell in order to raise more money for the Christmas ornaments is Jerry Howerton. NATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY - First row: Mary Green, Tawana Mary Green, presidentg Camilla Humphrey, secretaryg Faye Jarnigan, treasurerg Paula Roper, vice-presidentg James Clark, sergeant at arms. Thespians Create Dramatic Effects A herd of doughnut-eaters stampeding out of Austin-East usually heralds the coming of the Christmas season, and the Christmas work of the Thespians. They sell doughnuts to raise money for the school's Christmas decorations of which they are in charge. The tree is anchored in the lobby and traditionally decorated. With perfection, the outside of the building is framed with lights, and the holiday symbols of Santa Claus and his reindeer are erected on the roof. During the year, Thespian members also participate in the Tennessee Speech and Drama League Contest and the Kingsport Invitational Tournament. Rehearsing for a school play is another activity. Members of the National Thespian Society prove that there is more than one way to have a dramatic effect on school life. Jerry Howerton, James Clark, Thomas Ross. Third row: Allen Rogers, Barry Jones, Carl Torbush, Rodney Wilson, Willie Willis. Coleman, Faye J arnigan, Camilla Humphrey, Paula Roper. Second row: