Deerfield High School - O YAD Yearbook (Deerfield, IL)

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Pausing to smile at the crowd, juniors Debbie Du- Brow, Susan Winter, and Denise Igolka take a breather during their routine to Lights Out by Peter Wolff Balancing gracefully on the beam, Colleen Brant- man prepares to do a cartwheel. Smiling proudly, president Maria Lombardo has a great time performing to K'When You Close Your Eyes by Night Ranger. Gymnastics Show Student Life

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Gymnasts In Concert l'Daddy, Honey Bun, Beam Lovers' Cross, and Warrior were just some of the acts in this yearls gymnastics show- Gymnasts In Concertf' This year's theme featured tunes from the twenties through the eighties, consequently, there was something for everyone to enjoy. The nine members of senior club devoted much of their summer vacation time to choosing a theme, choreographing several routines, and assigning tryouts. Many people were worried about the large number of freshmen on the club, but senior club was pleased because the freshmen would pro- vide a good foundation for future years. With only two months to prepare for the show, the gymnasts had to work hard. Fol- lowing tryouts during the second week of school, the gymnasts practiced every day. The thirty girls and sponsor Carol Myers combined their talents to create twenty-four exciting acts. For instance, Magical My- Even with a knee brace, junior Maureen Roemer demonstrates her mastery ofthe beam, Striking a pose, gymnasts tl. to r.l Elyse Cohen, Gail Pierson, Collen Brantman. and Shelly Coleman demon- strate perfect synchronization during their balance beam routine to Lovers Cross by Jim Croce, Gymnastics Show Student Life stery Tour was a rhythmic gymnastic rou- tine which involved hoops, ribbons, and balls. 'iAt the Hop featured gymnasts flip- ping off the mini-tramp and springing over the vault. And, Vahevala included a chase around the gym during which all four pieces of equipment were utilized, After the show, some of the more daring gymnasts participated in a flip-flop-a-thon to raise money for leotards. Although it was fun, it was also a lot of work. Many of the gymnasts had trouble walking the next few days, but endured the discomfort as it re- minded them of the wonderful time they had. Overall, the gymnasts produced an enjoy- able, fast-paced show. One gymnast summed up everyone's feelings when she said, Performing in front of cheering family and friends made all the weeks of practice worthwhile. l only wish we could do it again. fir

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One Summer ight DHS's enthusiastic theater-goers were treated with a spectacular performance of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream on December 6, 7, and 8. The first dramatic fare the Fine Arts Depart- ment produced was a huge success. Accord- ing to sophomore Larry Finer, I didn't think Shakespeare could be that funny, but it was hilariousll' And the play was just as much fun to put on, according to sophomore Brad Morris, lt was fun, but I wish someone would have told me that l would have to wear a dress! A Midsummer Night's Dream was Shake- speare's tale of four star-crossed lovers, wandering through a forest full of fairies, in search of lost love. The four lovers were Demetrius, Helena, Lysander, and Hermia lplayed by David Ottenfeld, Katherine Stone, Eric Morris, and Julie Rosenfeldl In the forest where Hermia and Lysander plan to meet, there resides a group of spirits that like to meddle in love affairs. One spirit, Robin Goodfellow, also known as Puck lpor- trayed by Brian Morrisl, is told to get a love potion so as to make Demetrius and Helena fall in love. But Puck mistakenly puts the love juice in Lysander's eyes. In the end, everything is set straight by Puck's masters and King and Queen of the Fairies, Oberon lJay Gurevitzl and Titania lStephanie Hell- erl. With the furious farce, culminating in a gigantic wedding, and the fine performances by all, A Midsummer Night's Dream suc- ceeded in bringing the brilliance of Shake- speare to the students of DHS. Fighting for their true loves, Julie Rosenfeld and Katherine Stone battle it out on the stage. Grlnnlng with excitement, Brian Morris tells his master, Jay Gurevitz, of his delightful pranks. Fall Play Student Life .X - , ,x .. . N --. f W k