Delta High School - Deltonian Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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Riggin Produces Second Successful Musicalg l Waiting to get their hands on Harold Hill, salesmen talk with- out knowing he's in their presence. l l 24-student life Prof. Hill, Dave Tanner, and Marcellus, Steve Tirey, find out 'The Sadder But Wiser Girl's the Girl for Me.' 'One Grecian Urn' appears to be graceful as the pick-a little ladies perform at the festival. The people of Iowa are very stubborn as Terri McKinley and Terry Applegate sing their version to Iowa Stubborn.

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Man I-loursg Plans Make Successful Musical Before going 'onstage,' Sally Howell receives the final touch- es from Mrs. Black. Satisfied with Mrs. Angel's new-found talent, Robert Moore listens for his pitch in the quartet. Hair is no problem when headbands can hold it back as Tim Smith Ends out while Molly Huffman applies his make-up. The expression 'too many cooks spoil the broth' can not be used in the preparation of 'Music Manf Without the added help of the student body and faculty alike, Mrs. Riggin's illness might have stopped the production of the school's second musical. Mr. Jones assisting with the direction gave each student the 'feel' of his part. Mrs. Angel and her talent on the piano aided the quartet to overcome unsatisfying blends. Mrs. Black guided the make up crew so that each student looked the part he portrayed. Gary Lewellan and Anne Hosford's talents back- stage were shown by assisting Mr. Jones and Mrs. Riggin through the weeks of practice. Under the direction of Mr. .lollilfe and Mrs. Riggin, the pit band practices 76 Trombones with only one trombone. student life-23

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Tanner s Music Man Under the excellent guidance and management of Mrs. Riggin, Meridith Wilson's famous hit, The Music Man, became a reality to many. Af- ter several months of difficult planning, organi- zing and working, the opening night crowd of over 3,000 made it all worthwhile. Over 200 people ranging from seventh grade to twelfth grade were involved in the huge cast. The lead roles of Marian Paroo and Harold Hill went to Cynthia Bettegnies and David Tanner. Two junior high students, Stephanie Gaunt and Danny Moore, received the two Children's leads. Other people and groups, such as the 140 piece Golden Eagle Marching Band strengthened the already enormous cast. Helping to make the musical a success were many oh'-stage crews and commit- tees. Skillful work was applied to prepare cos- tumes, make-up, and scenery on time. After the performance, 150 students attended a party at Cynthia Bettegnies' house. In the library scene, Dave Tanner, far left waits for Cynthia Bettegnies to take interest in him. Kim Riggin, head indian, does her version to 'Wa Tan Ye' with the help ofsome little squaws. Shipoopi! is the cry from the dancers as the spectacle ends in the gym scene. Chatting behind the curtain, band members calm their nerves before appearing in the grand finale. student life-25