Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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MUSIC MAN marches into Central Singing and dancing, the MUSIC MAN marched into the lives of Central students and the hearts of the audi- ence. Although actual work on the musicale began soon after the start of school, a few plans had been laid last spring at the Thespian Ban- quet when the name of the play was announced. During the summer, work- shops were held where stu- dents learned basic dance steps. Dance routines for the coming play were also worked out. Tryouts were held the second full week of school. They were a source of fun for those who went out as well as for those who watched. The hard part was waiting for the announce- ment telling who was what character. Set construction began about the same time. Thanks to the Sceno- Graphic Company, a blue- print of the Wells Fargo Wagon and ideas for the River City main street were obtained, making construc- tion slightly easier. This may account for the fact that the sets were finished before opening night for the first time in three years. Soon schedules were filled—on Mondays and Wednesdays there were re- hearsals and on Tuesdays and Thursdays sets were hammered, glued, and stapled together. Between all the rehears- ing and building, different committees were being set up. Fifteen to 20 ushers per performance had to be found. Props were begged, bor- rowed, and bargained for. Publicity crews had al- ready started shouting show dates to the community. Ticket crews manned the ticket office before, during, and after school waiting for telephone calls requesting seats. 24 Music Man

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MIDDLE LEFT-Hill 8nd Marcellus Washburn describe the sadder but wiser girl for them. LEFT-Brigette Bickart and Priscilla Broadbent demonstrate the eye to eye Iowa stubborness. BELOW-Harold Hill and townspeo- ple contemplate the problem of a pool table in town. LEFT—The Pickalittle Ladies inform Harold of the goings on between Marian and miser Madison. MIDDLE LEFT—Hill rescues Tommy Djilas from the clutches of the Mayor and the Constable. Music Man 23

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LEFT: The barbershop quartet, con- sisting of Brian Swartzell, Jim Gos- ling, Denny Swartzell, and Richard Timms, interrupt a rehearsal of Lida Rose to say evenin''. BELOW: Oh, the Wellth Fargo Wagon ith a-comin' 'round the bend,1 lisps Winthrop as he and the towns- people welcome the wagon full of band instruments to River City. Patron workers, having perhaps the largest and most involved job, handled mon- ey, and coordinated tickets with patrons' wants. MUSIC MAN didn't boast any sellout crowds, but the house was solidly packed for each of the four Novem- ber shows. Part of the success is due to the remarkable singing and dancing abilities of Den- ny Krauser (Harold Hill) and Jane Gosling (Marian Paroo). Professional performances were given by Jeff Lint and Melanie Morgan. Both are known for their public speaking. Surprise crowd favorites were the Barbershop Quar- tet and Zaneeta Shinn (Pat Eastman). Many were sorry to see the small band march off the stage for the last time—however, there's always next year's CARNIVAL in November to consider! MAJOR ROLES Supporting cast were: Steve Henderson, Amy Monteith, Mike Pollock. Language Arts teacher, Kurt Free, Mike Cripe, Betsy Broadbent, Larry Crump, Suzy Welch, Kathy Packer, Kristin Schwerha, Kathy Dobson, Stacey LeVan, Carl Sartorius; and the Barbershop Quartet, Richard Timms, Denny Swartzell, Jim Gosling, and Brian Swartzell. The Pick-A-Uttle Ladies were Sue South, Carrie Edlund, Yvonne Whisler, Deb Snyder, and Patty Chil- cote. The female dancing chorus con- tained Nancy Buenzli, Sara Slaughter, Brigette Bickart, Linda Stone, Nancy Bissell, Nancy Dobson, Melanie Lee, Karen Weaver, Sarah Cooke, and Salli Farmer. In the female singing chorus were Carole Crump, Janet Gray, Cami Huth, Melissa Forbes, Ann Bissell, Cal lie Caton, Ginny West, Mary Treckelo, Sue Boger, Sue Battjes, Diana Huot, and Deb Duvall. Among the male singing and dancing chorus were: Rick Stouder, Jim Sharp, Mike Finn, Chris Stevens, Mike Mischke, Tim Estes, Pete Den- ton, John Slay ter, and Ed Sprunger. Music Man 25