East High School - Quill Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Comedy Revealed In ' Learn Baby Learn ' Miss Minick (Julia Healy) and Dr. Joplin (Keith Peterson) discuss the problems and mischievous antics displayed by Put-on ' a character played by Bob Yacko. Mrs. Adams (Mardeen Cassell) tries to encourage Stubby (Tom Rowat) to pay more attention to his studies rather than to spend so much time playing basketball. William F. Davidson ' s production of Learn Baby Learn was the spring play presented April 9 and 10. With Mr. Waller as director, the plot revolved around a group of high school students who planned to overthrow a decision of the School Board (cancelling their game) by plotting mis- chievous events. The comedy featured both black and white actors, along with a modern setting of the 70 ' s. Tryouts were held for those who wanted to participate in the play. The cast was chosen on the basis of their acting ability. Helping make the play a success was Mr. Heckel, technical director, and Debbie Gather- cole, stage manager. East High School Presents Spring Play Learn Baby Learn Directed by Mr. Waller Cast Mr - Fu V Tom Reich Miss Minick j u | ia Hea|y Mrs Adams Mardeen Cassell Sf bby Tom Rowat £ ll,son Debbie Kain Pu -° n Bob Yacko ylS .„ Lynn Parker 2 rv, e Mike Thomas E r - J °P ,,n Keith Peterson Fl ° Becky Kennedy Diane Fankell m,, y - Maryre Thomas Joan Rogers Janis Goddard osetta Jo Anderson ™ f y Michelle Macaulay et ° Nancy Font B ° rbra Judy Clinton ' Gary Gervais Mr. Poppen-Berger Dave Erickson Vo,ce Barbara Gritton Nansi Font, Michelle Macaulay, Becky Kennedy, Jo Anderson, Judy Clinton, Maryre Thomas, and Gary Gervais discuss the upcoming decision of the school board. — 19—

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Drama Explodes In ' All My Sons Charlyn Kutchen prepares Brad Simpson for his perform- ance in All My Sons. ' ' Bob Hale (center) portrays George, who ccmes back to pay a visit to his friends. Left is Nancy Bowler; right, Odessa Llamas; and Brad Simpson. FALL PLAY CAST: Bob Hale, Tom Rowat, Jo Ann Rieck, Odessa Llamas, Brad Simpson, Sheron Brown, Wayne Baumon, Pip Croker, David Fuchs. Not pictured: Nancy Bowler, Mr. Heckel (director). East High School presents fall play All My Sons, directed by Mr. Heckel. CAST Joe Keller Wayne Bauman Kate Keller Sheron Brown Chris Keller Brad Simpson George Bob Hale Dr. Jim Bayliss — Tom Rowat Frank Lubey David Fuchs Ann Deever - - — Odessa Llamas Sue Bayliss - Pip Croker Beth Jo Ann Rieck Lydia Lubey Nancy Bowler On the evenings of November 14 and 15, All My Sons by Arthur Miller, was presented as the fall play. Under the direction of Mr. Heckel, the story portrays the problems that deal with tha Keller family, the neighbor, and the corporation which they own together. The story also revolves around the problems that a war can cause and the people who attempt to profit from war. The play, a commentary of our times today, reveals such things as social conflict, money as a main concern during a war, and the generation gap. Helping with the play were Mr. Waller, who was in charge of the set and technical equipment, and Miss Whitford, who produced the play. — 18—

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Let Our Steppers Entertain You! Let the Scarlet Steppers entertain you! Some of the assembly and half-time entertainment in- cluded a dance routine to Mame, toy soldiers, flashlight drill, and an Indian routine. Routines are planned and directed by the co-captains. The Steppers were requested to perform their flash- light drill at the Grand View basketball game February 20. Mrs. Dowd and Mrs. Spoerl, spon- sors, supervise morning and sixth-hour practices. Girls wishing to try out must have a 3 grade average and an ability to march. Looking a bit worried and tense over the outcome of a Stepper assembly are Co-captains Barb Rice and Stephanie Lemon. Bob Fever marches onward as Tom Seize her! was the command from the Queen of Hearts. The Steppers Lewis and Jim Simpkins find other things close in to capture the invader in Scarletland, Debbie Beal (center), to occupy their minds. STEPPERS, Row 1: Marci Danley, Nancy Sturdevant, Virginia Fuller, Becky Desing, Barb Rice, Stephanie Lemon, Sandy Smith, Peggy Powell, Debbie Johnson, Kathy Borg. Row 2: Mrs. Spoerl (adviser), Jill Brooks, Cindy Stuchis, Vickie Schooley, Debbie Beal, Terri Gruber, Dixie Wambsgans, Chris Peitzman, Vicki Carr, Jane Frost, Mrs. Dowd (adviser). Row 3: Sue Smith, Nancy Beghtol, Linda Lavins, Connie Rietveld, Carol Tellis, Denise Perkins, Toni Forret, Terri Brown, Karen Bengtson. Row 4: Barb Goff, Lynne O hAara, Connie Taylor, Prudy Ringquist, Cyndy Sayles, Laurette Cushingberry, Deanna Cox, Ann Carlson, Pam Johnson, Ann Maurer, Cathy Lettington, Diana Southern. Not pictured: Stephanie Koontx. —20—