East Detroit High School - East Detroiter Yearbook (Eastpointe, MI)

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Drama Club Stages Shaw Satire ATTEMPTING to befriend a lion, played by Jim Seppey, Androcles, a sorcerer, portrayed by Bill Osburn, removes a thorn from his aching paw. CHRISTIAN persecution by the Romans was the theme of the fall production Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw, presented by the Pit and Balcony Drama club. The two act comedy-satire directed by lVlr. Raymond E. Beard, utilized two sets, one a forest, and the second the entrance to the colosseum in Rome. Leading roles were portrayed by William Osburn as Androcles, a sometimes sorcerer and Christian, who befriends a lion played by James Seppeyg Rhonda Long, the wife of Androcles: Daniel St. Laurent, the emperor: Greg Zurro, a disturbed gladiator: Judy Barich, a Christian of high birth, and Jon Sprecher, a Roman captain. Eva Schumacher served as student director with Nancy Schaible, stage manager, and Michael Nloody, technical director. Student crews constructed the sets, designed and sewed most of the costumes including the lion's head. 18 COSTUMES and sets added to the mood of the play. Ken Barrand complains about unfair fighting by John Grimes as Tom Timlin watches.

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ENCOURA GIN G fans at Memorial field, varsity cheerleaders Linda Vesey and Julie Dalak lead cheers for the East Detroit gridders. EDHS Cheerleaders Create Team Spirit BOASTING the largest and one of the best cheer- leading squads in the state, East Detroit high has the trophy to prove it. The 14-girl squad attended a state-wide cheerlead- ing camp this summer in Hartland, lVlich., sponsored by Michigan State university. The girls brought home four first place ribbons awarded them for their cheers. skits, and routines. The squads were judged on overall quality and from this judging the EDHS squad took the third place trophy. This year's squad was expanded in an effort to give more girls the opportunity of becoming cheerleaders. Originally some 105 girls turned up at practice, 60 of whom entered the actual tryouts. Judges made a final selection of 14 girls based more on enthusiasm and sparkle than on skills, ln addition to cheering and organizing pep meetings the squad painted banners announcing the games. TENSE expressions show in the faces of Roberta Williams, Lora Bruder, Nancy Meyer, and Brenda Coldwell at the Grosse Pointe game. 17

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FEELING that he let Christianity down by using his sword in the arena, Greg Zurro is consoled by Christian Judy Barich. 3 1 5 - ri , -9 ,1 ,ve- A . . A :gf CALLING the people to witness, the Emperor, Dan St, Laurent, bravely poses over the tamed lion as Androcles stands near, CAPTAIN of the guard, Jon Sprecher, gives instructions to cap- tured Christians, Judy Barich, Lynn Groesbeck, Mariann LaSota, and Beth Groesbeck. Centurian Gordon Nieman stands guard. 19