Coronado High School - Recuerdos Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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'6My Fair Lady Enchants Coronado Audiences On the nights of March 14-16, the Drama Department of Coronado, with the combined efforts of many other departments, presented the musical, My Fair Lady. There were over 150 students involved in the cast, crew, and orchestra. Leading roles were played by Shelly Cox and Dave Rasmussen. Other principle characters were portrayed by Jane Fromme, Jeff Borst, Brian Farrington and Rich- ard Newendyke. The play was under the direction of Mrs. Linda Johnson. Mr. John Buck and Mr. Craig Harms were in charge of the musical aspects of the program. 1 s Cast members rehearse for upcoming musical. 1 I 1

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uScrooge,' Helps Brighten The Christmas Season Scrooge', was the second play put on by the Coronado Drama Department for the 1977-78 school year and it was part of the Christmas activities for Christmas week. It had two very successful performances on the nights of December 6 and 7. The main character, Scrooge, was played by David Simpich, Cratchitt was played by Mark Morland, and Scrooge's nephew was played by Dave Rasmussen. The play was about an old man, who after years of bitter- ness, received a visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet-to-Come. Their visit helped Scrooge discover the true meaning of Christmas. The Cratchitt family awaits Christmas. Ron Miller wishes Scrooge QDavid Simpichj a Merry Christmas Michelle Bramley and Tim Landt gaze lovingly at each other.

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Students Do Their Gwn Thing In This Year's Talent Show Eighteen entries entered this year,s talent show, with all the acts doing their own thing in front of the student body and six judges. The entries included a wide variety of singing, acting, and comedy routines, Dave Rasmussen overall winner did a piece called Nothing from the play Chorus Linew and his ren- dition was full of singing, acting, and smiling. Second place winner, Shelly Cox, sang Do You Known from the show Mahoganyf, Both finalists earned a spot in the All-City Talent Show sponsored by the area Stu- dent Councils. A favorite act of the capacity audience was Mike O'Dell and his song Joy to the World. Admission to the program was a can of food or fifty cents. These collections were used to help needy fam- ilies of the region during Christmas time. Colleen McNamara coordinated the show and the Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Alex Herrera. Debbi Bryam showed talent by singing Midnight Blue Alex Herrera enjoyed hosting the show. Y ga? H -is Dave Rasmussen, first place winner, gets into his music.