Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

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CAST Clockwise: Victor Shannon: Mike Trust; Debby Rawson; Sara Scully; Neil Murphy; Cindy Bonner. MAKE UP Part of any play is putting on the grease paint. Marc Talbot assisted Victor Shannon with his makeup. DUET “All for the Best’’ brought out the best efforts of cast members Victor Shannon and Marc Talbot. DRESS REHERSAL Getting the details to fall into place was a goal of the final rehersals. Stacie Blackwell, Cindy Bonner and Lori Talbot pul in a last day of prac- tice. Godspell returns drama to BHS

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©CdSPell Stesurrects EUS Drama I t hadn’t happened at Braintree High for years, but a little bit of Broadway and a whole lot of talent brought BHS back into the drama scene. Music teacher Jose Coronado brought “Godspell” to town. On February 3rd and 4th, students auditioned their tal- ents: singing, dancing, act- ing. Two months later the ten cast members performed “Godspell”. After weeks of rehearsing from 2:30 to 5:00 four days a week after school, the cast members, from all four grades, with different inter- ests and talents, had become a family. “I didn’t know any of the other kids,” said junior Michael Trust, “but after just a short time, we were friends.” The congeniality of the cast was evident on and off the stage. Sophomore Stacie Blackwell said, “It was fun working with people 1 didn’t know well.” Added freshman Neil Murphy, “The thing I liked most about the play was working with all the people in the cast.” And the company, includ- ing Marc Talbot, Lori Tal- bot, Victor Shannon, Sara Scully, Debby Rawson, Ar- wen Hawes, and Cindy Bon- ner, did more than just shine under the lights. Quipped Sara, “It was interesting cre- ating a show and having to do everything from con- PRF.PARF. YF. After finishing his solo “Prepare Ye” Vic Shannon preached to the disciples of Jesus while Mike Trust and Sara Scully observed the action. WORD Portraying Jesus, Marc Talbot preached the word of God to the dis- ciples as they prepared for the mag- ic of the gospel. structing sets and perform- ing, to recruiting our own au- dience.” And it was fun, so much fun that most would like to do it again. “I loved it,” said Debby Rawson. “I would do it again in a minute.” Victor Shannon agreed, “All the work was worth it.” Everyone had their own reason for wanting to be in the musical, brought to final form with help from student director Jil Donahue and the lighting crew. Victor liked the singing. Arwen said, “I like acting a lot.” Even though the applause was great, the personal mo- ments were even better. Said Marc, “1 learned a lot about myself and about others. GREASEPAINT Stacie Blackwell had some help with part of her makeup — a Star of Da- vid. CHORUS One of the most popular songs of Godspell brought out a rousing ef- fort from the chorus in their rendi- tion of “Day by Day”. 6 Godspell returns drama to BHS

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FREE AT LAST!!!! •HASTA LA VliTA, BABY! A nd what will you miss least about Braintree High School when it is just a fading memory and you have gone on to college or a job? Your favorite teacher, your favorite course, those lunch- room menus, the big yellow school bus? What will it be for you? Final exams in the gym, the narrow little lock- ers? Or how about a gym class on a cold fall day or having to tramp home in a snowstorm? “Trying to find an un- locked bathroom. Pam Rih- bany “Having to get up at 6:30 in the morning.” Beth Lydon “Going to gym First period on Mondays!” Kim Spador- cia “Everyone bumming butts.” Jane Robbins “The Smoothies.” Lori Collins “Cut slips.” Kimi Tsuji “Seeing Mr. LeRoy every day.” Missy Carlino “School itself.” John Gar- vey DANCING Ms. O’Neill and Ms. Beard were dancing for joy on the last day for seniors. The seniors were more than well behaved as many exited the school prior to the senior meeting held last period in the auditorium. KING KONG, GRRRR Delivering balloons to lucky seniors in his monkey suit allowed Steve Barron to remain unknown for most of the last day. “Getting detention for be- ing late every day!” Cathy Malinowski “Sneaking into the bath- room to have a butt.” Suz Stafford “Mr. Weiner saying ‘Got your note Joanne?!’” Joanne Teliszewski “My nickname- WINGA!!!” Lorrie Wing “Pow-Pow (Bow-Wow) and Company.” The S.A.G.’S And what you can hardly bear to leave?? What terrific memories will you be leaving behind forever? “Leaving the school with the P-CREW trying to find the party!” Julie Linscott “Officer Frank.” Mike Daiute “Nothing - this school is a soap opera.” Mark Presutti “I’ll miss finding out were the party is by 2:15.” Chris- tine Anastasio “Hoppy.” Tara Hatch “All the rumors.” Michele Sousa $ Seniors’ Last Day