Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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From ' Dolly to ' GodspeW BELOW — Ms. Ann McDougall presents John Quinn with an award for his many per- formances in musical theatre at Elkhart Central High. I Hello, Dolly was just the first major accomplishment of the theatre department this year. Soon after the musical, there were inductions held for all those students who had earned enough points to become a member of the International Thespian Society. As the year progressed, there was the annual Qiildrens ' Theatre pro- duction. Alice in Wonderland was chosen as the play that 1400 ele- mentary students came to see. Gayle Weaver had the lead as Alice. Wait Until Dark was the ser- ious production of the year with Ann Bomeman playing a blind girl in a story of terror. Harvey was next as a hiunor- ous play starring Brad Barden type- cast as Elwood P. Dowd. In a two day combined effort, the Thespians sponsored the talent show, Ham-n-Cheese; and the drama festival the next day. Included in the festival were GodspeU , Sand- box , Impromptu , and Diary of Ann Frank . The year ended in a banquet in which awards for the year were pre- sented. Ron Montandon (for his work with lighting) and Trudy Scamehom (for her lead in Hello, Dolly and her work as president of Central ' s Thespian Chapter) re- ceived the highest award possible: best thespian. Outstanding contribution in the- atre awards were presented to Joel Digirolamo (sound engineer). Mel- ody Owens (costuming of Hello, DoUy ), John Quinn (performance in musical theatre), Elizabeth Na- quin (choreography of God- speU ), and Barry Weaver (achievement in acting). Also on the agenda at the ban- quet was the election of the new of- ficers, a light show, and a slide show of the year ' s highlights. Plans are already being made for next year ' s musical, Camelot . ABOVE — Cast and crew members from many years have autographed the false prosceniums during rehearsals and performances for pos- terity ' s sake. BOTTOM SERIES— Elwood P. Dowd (Brad Barden) places a picture of Harvey above the fireplace and later ends up at the psychia- trist ' s office with the nurse (Sandy Elting), attendant (Bruce Andresen), and Dr. San- derson (Denny Krauser). Later the attorney (Jeff Lint), Myrtle May (Becky Broa fl)ent), and Dr. Chumley (Bop Sipe) try to straighten the whole mess out. It is the cab driver (Lee (]ongdon) who finally convinces Elwood ' s sister (Beth Batten) that Elwood is perhaps more sane than any of the normal charac- ters in the play. 23

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LEFT SERIES— Mike Talman {Barry Weav- er) threatens Suzy Hendrii (Ann Bomeman) because she won ' t tell him where she hid a doll containing a half million dollars worth of heroin. Suzy gets rid of Mike but Harry Boat Jr. (Mark Szobody) comes for the doll and, after some pers uasion, she gives the doll to him and backs up for a knife. After she stabs him, the story ends as the policeman (Kurt Free) arrives and she runs to her hus- band ' s (Joe Thompson ' s) arms. BELOW — Soon after Hello, Dolly , inductions were held for the new thespians. Also included in the ceremony was a reading and the showing of slides from the musical.

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RIGHT— Central Blazer. Jim Morningslar. carries the ball as he looks for an opening in the line with a Memorial Charger in hot pursuit. BELO ' Bill Phillipson and Dennis Donovan congratulate each other on a well fought con- test. Last year they were teammates instead of opponents. ABOVE— A Charger is an old broken down, beat up, sway back nap. This and other Mem- orial jokes were told by Mr. . 1 Bias at the pep rally. ABOVE CENTER— Mr. B. (Clenn Artley), and Rhonda Miller, followed by Kathy Col- lins, display their Blazer spirit even in the clothes they wear. RIGHT— The proud Mangy Lion is uncover- ed with Dr. Richard Wilson, Mr. Palmer Mart, Mr. James Holland (artist), Mr. Wil- liam McBride, Mr, Glenn Sileolt, and Mr. Keith Dougherty presiding.