Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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Left—A battle ends when Annie hurls a pitcher full of water into Helen’s face. Below—Helen utters her first word, the key to unlocking her world of silence. Left—Reunited with her family, the world of communication is opened up for Helen. all} A tree Far left—After being isolated for weeks from her family, Helen is overjoyed to see some- one from her home whom she knows. - merge fF ' ae me °

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A superb performance was pre- 1 sented by the cast of the Miracle Players recelve Worker on the nights of November . : 15 and 16. Virginia Del Prete as standing ovation Helen and Margaret Miller as Anne ? Sullivan astounded everyone with : their brilliant portrayals of the deafening cheers stricken child and her teacher. Though a very difficult play to perform because of the numerous set changes, the crew performed like professionals. Among the many ex- cellent props were a water pump that worked, developed by Mr. Roe- her, and an enormous barking dog named King Woofer. When the three-hour play ended, the cast received a standing ovation amid deafening cheers. Cast included Virginia Del Prete, as Helen, Mar- garet Miller as Annie Sullivan, Marcia Bachert as Kate, John Myrland as Capt. Keller, Laurie Gillies as Aunt Ev, Larry Gosa as Percy, Debra Rembert as Viney, Diana Pierce as Martha. Others in the cast were Aksana Burak, Sally Chap- pell, Mary Herzberg, Susan Ivy, Jean Zimmerle, and Paul Porter. Director was Mrs. Strain. Stu- dent director was Pam Gardner. Right—Not realizing Helen’s illness has left her handicapped, the doctor reassures the Kellers that she will live. Seq MEEHAN VTA TTAOS Below—Getting acquainted with her new teacher, Helen dons Annie’s clothes. Vill Above—“The sun won’t rise and set for her all her life, and every day you’re telling her it will,’ Annie says, temper boiling. taebe

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Right—Kicking up their heels, Theresa Edsel, Cheryl Miller, Elizabeth Wolph, and Judy McDaniel dance the Charleston. Below right—Flapper Alice Wiley adds a little razz-ma-tazz while doing her thing. Below—Complete with an old fur coat and a garter, the Jazz Age is recreated by Bess Ann Miller and Robert McDowell. ) From 3 x 23 Skidoo, EHS math Tough 69 mob, geniuses deduced the 69 Skidoo. Elkhart High seniors switched from mild “ O sissies sever (sndi cue such ’20’s lingo as “so’s your old : man” and “cat’s meow’. show for parties A long line of cars pulled up in front of the Senior Division and from these emerged 1920 flappers escorted by their white-tied gang- sters. Sauntering into the cafeteria speak-easy, senior guys and dolls proceeded to Charleston, do the “Big Apple” and “Black Bottom.” Not to be out done, sundae- lovin’ juniors enjoyed themselves at the Frozen Moo-Juice Freakout. They stuffed themselves with such delicacies as the “Blazer Special” and the “Junior Mess”. And besides enjoying the old- fashioned homemade ice cream sprinkled generously with syrup and nuts, juniors also did their things to beat of a junior dance band.