Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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“We re gonna learn to read and write. sing Molly and Johnny as they decide to go to Europe Never dreaming of a large wedding present Molly is astounded when Johnny gives her $300,000 Frantically trying to escape Johnny's hold, Molly screams for help from Christmas Morgan Bursting uninvited upon Mrs MaGlone's dinner party. Molly and Johnny scandalize the Beautiful People of Denver Deb Kelsey, Ray Statler, Ten Higgins. Cheryl Crume. Susie Miller. Randy Springer. Mary Sue Miller. Mark Taylor. Lorraine Holcomb. Mindy Keiter. Katie Homan. Jan Loisch. Elaine Fair. Ray Zimmerman. Shawyna Brill. Marianne Pippenger. Mark Leib. and Lori Wolgamood. as the orchestra provides the music Molly Brown 13

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Cast of over fifty compete with large set, orchestra, installation of sound system and proves to be unsinkable in The boys from Leadville seem more interested in the saloon girts than Monsignor Ryan and Mrs MaGlone Molly s determination listen rather unwillingly as Molly's By Betsy Davis father states his position F from the majestic mountains ot Colorado My Home'' to the royal elegance of the Club Monte Carlo. THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN bellied up” to its audience effectively, receiving a standing ovation each night. • % Despite the fact that over seventy students tried out for the play, the cast numbered over fitty, more faculty members helped with the show than ever before, the home economics class got involved with making costumes for the first time, and more than seven hundred people attended the opening night show, the musical was not as uniting within the school or the cast as in previous years. Cynthia Hill commented. I felt there wasn’t enough feeling of a family in the cast. We all didn't get to know each other as well as before. Miss Cheryl Menzel, director of MOLLY BROWN. found three major problems in putting together the show. First the size of the cast being so Showing their admiration for Molly, members of royalty Janele Hackman. Steve Gruber. Paula Yoder. Brett Cripe. Betsy Davis. Kip Phillips. Perin Dubash. Stacy Summers. Ted McAleer. and Cynthia Hill sing Happy Birthday ” fragmented into three different choruses was a hindrance; the set itself was also very large and took a great deal of time to prepare; thirdly, the installation of the new sound system hampered several rehearsals, shortening practice time. Directed by Mrs. Leslie Keeslar, the orchestra provided the lively background music for the play, with such tunes as “I Ain't Down Yet and Dolce Far Niente. Along with both the positive aspects of the play as well as the hardships, Janele Hackman sums up the general feeling of the cast and crews by saying. I thought the show was fantastic!” 12 Molly Brown

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Good times abound as Central students A saying that filled the halls of Central during the 79-80 year was Go for it , and the Big Blue was always going for it!” especially when it came to having fun. Whether it was a dance, a football game, or just plain goofing around , ECHS students always managed to make the best of every situation. During spirit week, roles were switched and while the girls were clawing it out on the field in the football stadium, the guys were cheering it up on the sidelines. Then it was Sadie time and couples dressed up like LiT Abner and listened to Blue Grass Music. Marrin’ Sam (alias Mr. Hull) recited the marriage vows of Ladies and Gentlemen, Hobos and Tramps, Crossed-eyed mosquitoes and Bowlegged ants. Christmas time brought about Noel-O-Grams and room-decorating. Class after class competed to get top honors of a pizza party provided by Student Council. The winning room, F211, was created into an old Cathedral with columns and stained-glass windows. December 15,1979 marked a special date for couples and helpers at the Old Fashioned Christmas Dance”. A glance at the dried up corsage or a peek at the picture in the old sleigh would spark up the memory of the night in Bristol's museum. Check out those legs! Central powder putt cheerleaders Rick Koerting, Todd Pairitz, Gary Harris, Pete Pyfer, and Eric Waumbaugh demonslrate the arl of high kick Lunchtime chatter occupies the time of these Central students Stuffing his face in the donut eating contest is Frank Johnston By Lynne Rozema Kate Helm