Columbus High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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11 aspects studied in theater Theater I and II classes provided students with the opportunity to explore the many aspects of the theater arts. Theater I class studied basic play production procedures from writing a play to acting out a play. There were also units in set building, lighting, panto- mime and makeup. Theater II classes concentrated mostly on performing a one-act play for the public. Sixth Period performed “I Know I Saw Gypsies” and “Family Jew- els” while Eighth Period performed “Mike’s Case”. “I Know I Saw Gypsies” was a col- lection of prose and poetry written by many high school students. Their work discussed the good and bad times of growing up. “Family Jewels” was a farce about a rich family and its attempts to secure the family jewelry. The plot was filled with twists and turns, mistaken identi- ties and caricatures of wealthy people from all corners of the earth. Mike’s Case” was about the at- tempts of a high school student to ex- plain to the audience his daily frustra- tions of high school life. With the help of fellow students, he staged a variety of scenes which tried to show why he was so frustrated at school and at home. Students were given a choice be- tween being part of a backstage crew or part of a cast. According to Instructor Miss Ruth Schlobohm, “Performing the one-acts helped many students build up their confidence on stage and made them more comfortable in front of a large crowd.” Steve Preston explains his desire to find the fami- ly jewels to Lorie Graham. Mike Nelson and Shelli Smith. Etohhin Geier checks for loose teeth as she looks for light cues in the script. Jeannie Krueger relates to the audience her strifes of childhood. Sara Baird makes sure her makeup is perfect for opening night. Karen Lincoln recites a poem describing the good and bad times of a teenager. 22 Theater

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Robin Laney illustrates her imagination in this sculpture. Jean Spall shows the nature of ducks in this pencil drawing done from a photograph. Jean Gaspers’s sculpture shows hands holding a sasparilla bottle. An example of using pastels is created in this drawing by Tony Lindquist. Randy Kelsey’s sculpture demonstrates hands breaking away from a pair of hand- cuffs. Joe Garza’s drawing shows an abstract view of a human being. Art 21

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Mike Nelson presents an emotional poem. The search for the family jewels is on for Steve Preston. Lorie Graham. Shelli Smith and Millie Kuncl. Michelle Schmid fixes Lorie Gra- ham’s hair opening night. Jenny McKee and Millie Kuncl share the enjoyment of a good comic book. Tammy Kralik recites a poem. Academics 23