Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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‘I’LL NEVER FORGET THIS,” Andrew Keyse (Tony) tells A1 Renn (Doc) after recieving some get-away money for him and Maria. JETS GATHER round their leader: Rob Clark (Action), George Bostic (Snowboy), Brandon Erlacher (Diesel), Rick Me Glinchey (Riff), Derek Krabill (Big Deal), Mike Messick (Baby John), and Marlon Smith (A-Rab). CONCENTRATION IS THE KEY Michelle Forgey demonstrates as she plays the difficult score. TEACHER LYNN GARRARD as lieutenant Shrank. JET GANG MEMBERS sing the crowd pleasing Officer Krupke. MUSICAL 9

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i Islklinrf Central Theater Presents Never had the school tried any- thing so ambitious. West Side Story, is a musical that de- mands more than any other musical from the directors, cast, crew and or- chestra. But under the direction of music department chairman Dennis Phipps and drama director Kevin Ong, the cast worked for eleven weeks to put together three electrifying per- formances. Special commendations should go to choreographer Jackiejo Brewers and orchestra director Leslie Keeslar for extra efforts in their areas. The musical also featured adults in the adult roles, with science teachers Lynn Garrard and Steve McManimie as the police officers, social studies teacher Bob Johnson as Gladhand, and Mr. A1 Renn, a senior citizen from the YMCA, as Doc. Seniors Andrew Keyse and Carri Bostian carried the roles of the young lovers Tony and Maria. They were supported by excellent performances by Monica Method as Anita, Scott Marjason as Bernardo and Rick McGlinchey as Riff. Even though the set has long been removed, the lights have dimmed, and the instruments silent, the mem- ories will live on vividly in the minds of all who had a part. IN THE SPOTLIGHT Carri Bostian (Maria) sings the haunting melody, Tonight. “I LOVE PUERTO RICO, sings Lisa Campagnoli (Rosalia) to a skeptical Monica Method (Anita). I MUST HAVE A GOOD TIME at the dance. Carri Bostian (Maria) explains to Scott Marjason (Bernardo) and Monica Method (Anita). ANDREW KEYSE (Tony) dies in the arms of Carri Bostian (Maria) in the emotional conclusion to the musical. 8 MUSICAL

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We may not have Patrick Swayze, but Cen- tral has plenty of students who become wild and crazy at dances. It may not be Dirty Dancing like the popular movie of the same name, but it is unique. Each person has his own style: from impersonations of Bad by Michael Jack- son, to dancing with friends on the bleachers, (and sometimes on their shoulders), to slowly swaying to a slow song with a special friend. There are dances for everybody’s taste, from the Thespian’s annual Generic Dance, complete with toilet paper decorations or NHS’s semi-formal win- ter dance, decorated with ribbons and brightly wrapped packages. No matter what kind of dance it is, all are good for having fun. STANDING ON THE BLEACHERS Bob Martin, Jeff Kronemeyer, Mike Mulgrew, Brian Boiinger, Matt Thompson, Craig Ramsey, and Mike Deputy dance to Oak Tree at the freshman class’ Hot Nights in Hollywood Dance. DRESSING IN DRAG is how Shannon Rembert, Scott Patton and Mike Brokaw showed up for Spirit Club’s annual Halloween Dance. 10 DANCES GETTING THEIR DATES SOME PUNCH at the Winter Toyland dance, Shane Brown, Dax Corns, and Tony Russo meet at the refreshment table. JULIE MILLION AND HER DATE dance to a fast dance at NHS’s Winter Toyland dance.