Berkner High School - Ram Yearbook (Richardson, TX)

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S. 1513. So much to do and so little time seems to be a motto among the actors, techies, and directors when a performance is drawing close. As this year's theater department proved, time is what one makes of it. This year started off with the Best Little Play About Texas, a celebration of the Texas Sesquicentennial. The cast performed it on October 21, 22, and 23 for elementary schools. The biggest hit was our grand finale when we gathered around a 10 foot tall birth- day cake and sang Happy Birthday to Texas, said Meredith Healey. After the Texas show, preparation for the fall musical Hello Dolly was underway. This musical, set in the 18905, is a com- edic look at the match- making of Mrs. Dolly Levi, played by senior Stacey Parry. Performed on Decem- ber 11, 12, and 13, Hello Dolly was a huge success. With a cast of over 75, the fall musical was quite a production. On a smaller scale, came the one act play Trip to Bountiful for U.l.L. competition. With a more heavyhearted tone, this play is about a tired old woman's quest to see her home one last time. Competing on March 18, this cast of 15 broke from zone into the district competition. Bountiful was se- lected as the alternate to g o t o t h e a r e a competition. The cast did not walk away empty-handed. Several of the cast members won top honors. At zone: Stephen Tomac 4 Honorable Mention Castg Shawn Skruggs, Niki Davis, and Parry - All Star Cast. Then at District: Debbie Pagan, Davis - Honorable Mention Cast, Brad Schwall - All Star Cast. Parry won Best Actress. An Evening in Paris, Texas, performed on May 7 and 8, consisted of three one act plays. The first play was Places on the Magdalena Flats. This was performed exclusively by Theater I students and directed by seniorSkruggs. Then came This is the Rill Speaking, the second play, offering yet another look at small town life. Finally, came the grand finale of the evening. Trip to Bountiful was per- formed forthe first time on the Berknerstage. The year in theater was capped off with the annual Theater Arts Banquet, held at the Harvey House Hotel. Copy by - Lisa Claussen Layout by - Lisa Claussen tssss A . ' ' ..., fs Q. -if-ts-.' - . . Q . Y tv . gg.. f -A g 5. I x 1 3 . . , lust think - As the character Minny Fay in Hello Dolly, junior Donna Bloom walks across the pasarella while Iperforming1 her o ening monoogue. lP oto by R. Hoegeei 45 Are you feeling faint ma'am - Thelma, Debbie Pagan and Mother Watts, Stacey Parry carry on a pleasant con- versation in the Houston bus station. Trip to Bountiful, performed in U.l.L. competi- tion, advanced from zone to district, where Stacey won Best Actress and Debbie made Honorable Mention Cast. iPhoto by R. Hoegeel Boo! - The flirtatious character Keith played by senior Carlos Arroyo, tries to persuade Allison, played by junior Melanie Allred, to go for a ride in his car. This is the Rill Speakingl' was the second one act play in the spring performance: An eve- ning in Paris, Texas, tPhoto by R. Hoegeel PlaysfOpening

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24 Bartender's Academ changed my life - Playing the character Wanda in Places on the Magdalena Flats, sophomore Cheryl Abele makes her speaking role debut on the Berkner stage. As the first one act of the spring performance, Flats was per- formed by Theater I students. iPhoto by R. Hoegeel I The chicken cordon bleu looks good - Viewing the Harmonia Gardens menu, Ambrose, Thomas Morris recommends his favorite dish to Ermergarde, He can't have his party! - Disappointed that their friend can't ave his birthday party, the young boys Willy, Stephen Kathee Boone. This couple is to be married at the end of the play with the help of Mrs. Dolly Levi's wild schemes. iPhoto by R. Hoegeel Tomac and Tommy, jason Galbraith find out it's because he was caught smoking. iPhoto by R. Hoegeel Well hello Dolly - As Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi, by senior Stacey Parry, makes her grand entrance at the Har- monia Gardens Restaurant, while the waiters anxiously wait to welcome her. At the Theater Arts Department Awards Banquet, this was recognized as Best Scene. iPhoto by R. Hoegeel Look, I can dance! - During the performance of this year's fall musical, Hello Dolly, juniors Rob Kolar, Cornelius Hackyl and Melanie Allred, Irene Molloy display their singing and dancing abi ities in the scene Now I'm Danc- ing. Hello Dolly was per- formed on December 11, 12, and 13. iPhoto by R. Hoegeel OpeningfPlays Lean to your left - After a chaotic fight at the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant, the peo- ple have all come to the cour- troom to see the spicy trial. Cornelius Hackyl, Rob Kolar and Irene MoIIoy, Melanie Allred musically testify that It only takes a moment to fall in love. iPhoto by R. Hoegeel N X I R.. 1 wi ',. ., Eg A m e Q s r ' I Xi Y -..: 1 T :AAP ,.,.. . ....... ....... . X .11 Xi' .1 ...... 77 .I if s 5 x

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l 16 is my luck number - Overcoming the obstacles presented by a broken arm, junoir Christie Gannon prepares for the March cheerleading tr outs. The hard work paid og as Gannon qualified to be a 1987-88 var- sity cheerleader. iPhoto by R. Hoebeej No pain, no gain - Working it out in the school weight room, junior David Bowman tries to get the maximum benefit from bench pressing weights. Weight training has become an important part of the athletics program. iPhoto by B. Culverl I love to ump iron - Barely brealiin a sweat, senior Sandra FeFdman does a little bit of lifting weights in her spare time. Health clubs are a popular place for teenagers to go to burn off those extra calories and to build up those muscles. iPhoto by B. Culverl Four more - Not ony do Mrs. Molly Cannon's ance classes have to learn intricate dance routines, but once a week they have a heavy body, aerobics is a popula aerobic workout. Nowadays, way to shape up and slir as a healthy body is the best down. iPhoto by M. Pearsonj l 275 f 4 a Q 0 ' J I 1, . ,i 4- ,, .... Openingfworking Out KQ- M9 ,sc Q. t .-I 'N ' l vw-g.A