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

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21st 'Shenanigans' Has New York Theme PLAYING before capacity crowds, Shenanigans '69, an original musical comedy show, lit up the East Detroit stage for three successive nights. This was the 21st edition of Shenanigans directed by Mr. John Enwright who was assisted by Mr. Al Marco who arranged the music and directed the band. and Mr. Raymond Beard who was in charge of stage design, sets, and properties. This year's show revolved around two girls, played by Julie Jarkey and Cindy Hand, who went to New York to look for work in the theatrical field. Other leading roles were performed by Robert Horek, Howard LeBeau, John McCullough, and Michael Elliott. More than 150 singers, dancers, and musicians took part in the big production. Some of the featured performers were: Robert Britt, Dan St. Laurent, Bill Wishart, Dale Hurt, Kathy Murphy, Jon Sprecher, Tom Timlin, Louise Matteucci, and Cindy Suchocki. Choreographers were: Karen Osantowske and Gale Porter along with EDHS alumnae Carol Getty, Karen Kukuk, and Sue Radtke. Michael Moody served as sound and light manager and Judy Barich was stage manager. Tarey McGuire and Louise Matteucci were student set designers. Profits from the show went into the treasuries of the yearbook, band, and Pit and Balcony Drama club. SlNGllVG about her feelings, Cindy Hand, playing one of the leading roles, confides why she likes her new friend played by Howie LeBeau. BELOW, people on Christopher Street sing lt's Today. 26

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STUDENT director, Debby Hemme, presents director A! Marco with gifts from the band members during the Winter Concert. Despite Cuts Band Earns Top Ratings ENROLLMENT in band classes was cut in half this year because of curtailments caused by successive mil- lage defeats last year. Nevertheless 80 musicians comprised the Concert band and presented concerts and, after an absence of one year, participated in the District Band festival held at Royal Oak high school. Students who could not fit band into their schedules under the new cut-back program met three nights a week after school with director Al Marco to continue their musical studies. A volunteer Marching band was also formed and took part in Western Michigan university's homecoming festivities where it was honored with a second place award. The band also presented colorful half-time shows at the football games and marched in the Veter- ans and Memorial day parades. Soloists who contributed their talents to the two scheduled concerts were: Ron Rose, french horni Sharon Chabot, flute: Dave Regan, trumpet: and Debra Hemme, oboe. Performing as a trombone trio were Richard Bichel, Ken Barrand, and Gary Graham. With the passage of the millage proposal in January, the Wind Ensemble is scheduled for reinstatement next year, providing two bands as in past years. 'fi 25

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COMEDY was provided by Bob l-lorek who portrayed a rather eccentric landlord, here concluding a transaction with Julie Jarkey, one of the lead characters, LEFT, Bob Britt ac- companies Dan St, Laurent as he sings By The Time l Get To Phoenix. ff 'V' -ru.. K an-5 '34OUARlUS, a song from the Broadway show Hair, was one of the musical and staging highlights of the evening, Visible in 'hippie attire above are: Mike Elliott, Dan St, Laurent, Linda Robinson, Lynne Wayne, Tom Timlin, Bill Wishart, and Cindy Suchocki. 27