Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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by Me Me Chung Z 4 tCi t Disco craze and hokey-pokey catches on Dance, Dance. Dance. Keep on dancing! was the main objective of many people as they boogied through the year. Discomania became a craze as more and more stu- dents strayed from rock-n-roll dances to discoing. Guys as well as girls stepped to the beat because they were able to follow and enjoy the more structured dancing. This new spirit of moving to the music was uplifted through dances sponsored by the Senior Class and Pep Club. The Sadie Hawkins Dance sponsored by Student Council brought couples dressed in matching multi- patched Lil-Abner and Daisy Mae costumes ready to be hitched by the light of the silvery moon. Christmas Enchantment” shimmered of girls encased in flowing semi-formal attire with tbeir dates equaling them in appearance of suits. Christ- mas dance couples also boogied romantically to Runner in a winter magic atmosphere. A new but old-fashioned type of footstom- pin' reverie was introduced to the Central students by the Senior Class in the form of a square dance. Guys and gals promenaded their way through a fun-filled night. For many people the hokey-pokey brought forth an all around feeling of togetherness and just plain fun! Disco Trent Bias and Valerie Komecki get on down as they dip to the music. 24 Dances

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by Mary White Cante and yet it cUu} Total effort makes 'Finian' successful play The ‘Old Devil Moon shone brightly over Central auditorium as an inexperienced but close” cast presented E. Y. Harburg and Fred Sardy’s “Finian’s Rainbow.” “A total effort is what made the show go. It’s not just the leads, or the chorus, or the stage crew, or the technical crew, it’s all of them put together,” stated Miss Menzel, first year director. Following week after week of the sometimes gloom and doom set building, line learning, dancing, and singing that made up rehearsals the show finally came together as opening night approached, that’s one of the most exciting parts,” commented lead Vicki Atwater. The last few days of rehearsals when everything falls into place makes all the work worthwhile.” Yet, before the cast members knew it, the long hours of hard work were behind and opening night was upon them. As the auditorium filled, the actors chased away nervousness at the cast meeting where Miss Menzel played the role of coach and “fired everyone up for the show. From the time the orchestra struck the first note the play unfolded into an evening of fun for audience, stage and technical crews, and cast alike. Things don’t look right until you get an audience, stated Larry Crump who played the comical role of Og. They’re what make the actors sparkle.” Mike Tetzloff as Finian, Vicki Atwater as Sharon, Tom Stewart as Woody, Sheila Bracken as Susan, Larry Crump as Og, and Ryan Burdin as Senator Rawkins portrayed the major roles ably and enthusiastically. Forty-three students who helped with set construction and worked on the stage crews, light and sound crews. We were like one big happy family,” stated Miss Menzel who was often referred to as Mom by many of the cast members. It was a great experience,” claimed Vicki Atwater, “not only because of the play we worked so hard to put on but because of the lasting friendships made.” Despite the aid of the three sheriffs. Joe Shanholt, Kevin Frisby. and Jim Schneider, and Sharon. Woody is unable to get up after being hit on the head. Finian’s Rainbow 23

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Silting among the hay and animals are Patience Sanders and her farmer hoy date. Parley man right and left” is what Kathleen O'Connell. Brad Stahl. Tami Mellinger. Jeff Birred. Nina Free. Jay Cavitt. Jodi Douglas and David Heinhuis attempt to do. (Middle left) Adequately dressed, jean Schurwonn and John Singleton promenade to caller Lemar Newman. A period of relaxation is spent by Dave Thomas. Mike Inkhen. Tracy Ledman and Linda Stephenson. With a flip of the wrist. Craig Starkweather twirls Linda Ewing into a disco move. Dances 25