Belle Plaine High School - Tigerian Yearbook (Belle Plaine, MN)

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Senior Class Play Patti SKaughnessy pretends to be a grown-up lady and fools Diane Baumann and Leon Zellman in the process. Humor Prevails at Comedy, “Act Your Age” Act Your Age , a comedy by William Davidson was presented by the Senior Class on November 3 and 4 under the experienced and helpful direction of Miss Rachel Stradcutter. The Seniors presented the story of two fourteen year old girls, Angy and Gerry, played by Susie Barlage and Patti Shaughnessy, who became en- gaged by correspondence to two sailors, Gadget and Jim, portrayed by Leon Zellman and BUI Miller. To mate matters worse Gerry's aunt, played by Lila Malz, is the daughter of the commander, p'ayed by Jim Fogarty. Diane Boumann and Alice Stiles portrayed two lady wrestlers and Pat Carney played the part of the Western Union messenger, and adds more enjoyment to this fun and frolic play. The Seniors rehearsed many long hours for this play and it was shown by the high quality of acting. The audience showed enthusiasm to this comical play and qave acclaim by their applause of approv- al and commendations. The seniors will agree that this was quite a play and unique and unforgettable experience.

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Junior Class Play SEATED. LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Zellman. L. Knoben, B. Bau- mann. BACK ROW. STANDING: D. Fogarty, C. Tordsen. J. Stradcutter. L. Wiese. R. Wagener. D. Kahle. J. Otto. K. O'Brien. D. Wagner, C. Redman. Jrs. Captivate Audience With Comedy “Harvey” The Junior Class Play was one of the highlights of the year 1968. In their play, Harvey”, a comedy by Mary Chase, the juniors presented the story of a middle aged man, Elwood P. Dowd, played by Denny Fogarty, who is a best friend of a six foot imaginary rabbit. Elwood's sister, Veta Louise Sim- mons, portrayed by Linda Knoben. tries to put him away in an institution. She succeeded but changed her mind at the end of the play. Other characters in the play were: Mytle Mae Simmons, played by Barb Baumann, Miss Johnson, portrayed by Joyce Otto, Mrs. Chauvenet, played by Kathy O'Brien. Linda Zellmer portrayed Nurse Kelly and Joe Stradcutter played Duane Wilson. Ross Waqener and Lowell Wiese portrayed the part of Dr. Sanderson. Craig Tordsen portrayed the part Dr. Chumley and Mrs. Chumley was played by Debbie Kahle. Judge Omar Gaffney was portrayed by Dave Wagner and Chuck Redman was the Cab driver, E. J. Lafnren. This cast of hard- working Juniors made the play a very successful project that will not be forgotten. Under direction of Miss Mary Vollmar, the long hours of rehearsal were rewarded by the audience’s laughs and applause of approval. Medical assistant Wilson forcefully persuades boisterful El- wood away from embarrassed Veta Louise. 18

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Prom Juniors Transform Gym Into “Sea Fantasy” The Junior-Senior Prom was held on May 4 with President Layton Zellman of the Junior Class lead- ing the traditional Grand March. The Juniors worked hard around their theme, Sea Fantasy . Many under water creatures could be seen decorating the gym in different sea flow- ing colors. The sunken ship, King Neptune's throne, and all the other “Sea Fantasy , help make the gym more real and sea like. The modern beat of Michaels Mystics filled the gym with sounds of the mystic sea. Couples could be seen dancing from the beginning to the very end of the Prom Dance. Again this year a buffet table with many differ- ent and delicious sea foods was served during the dance. Sophomore girls and boys dressed as pirates helped the serving of the food and punch. During the dance intermission, Senior Class rep- resentative, Diane Baumann, read the Last will which was written by a committee of seniors. Layton Zellman, Junior Class President, read the Class Prophecy composed by the juniors. The 1968 Prom was a very successful one and the juniors will remember the long hours of fun and hardships they had in making this a Prom to remem- ber. Sea Fantasy will live on in the minds of many as the years go by. Gene Flakus escort Roselle Schulz into the Grand March as Jim Brenke and Joanne McConnell follow.