Estes Park High School - Whispering Pine Yearbook (Estes Park, CO)

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Stars and music take the stage “You Were Born on a Rotten Day” was presented during the first week of November. The play concerned a high school physics teacher, played by Greg Austin, who lived a double life as an astrologer. After only a brief two weeks of rehearsal, the play, directed by Mrs. Claudia Irwin, came off as was expected due to the limited practice, but was saved only by the cleverness of the cast. The cast members did surprisingly well in their roles and showed a great deal of maturing in dealing with situations such as forgotten lines and late entrances. When the occasion demanded, they delivered snappy and witty improvisation. All involved certainly learned a lesson from the experience: practice makes perfect. Students presented the third annual variety show in May Another Mrs. Irwin production, the show went on without benefit of a single rehearsal and was a success thanks to the efforts of the students involved. Unknown to Mrs. Irwin, students staged their own secret dress rehearsal in the theater the night before the production. The talent show, with sophomore Larry Tyson as M.C.. was a collection of musical numbers, instrumental and vocal, dancing, and jokes and imitations by Tyson. SCHOOL BOARD LADIES. Karen Cooper. Cherri Moore, and Kelly Dermody discuss educational issues before the backdrop designed by Mike McCarey. ATTENTION CLASS Carol Slizeski GOOFING OFF Teacher Greg Austin watches intently as his pupils throw paper airplanes. explains a law of physics to her class in a scene from the play. 14 Fall Play

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CARTOON CAPERS. Melanie Murphy’s humorous cartoons of the football game win first place WELCOME WARMTH. The traditional in hall decorations for the juniors. burning of the outhouse provides a spark of cheer. UNDER THE UMBRELLA Reese Cheney is ready for any kind of weather as he celebrates hat day. ROYALTY NOMINEES Attendants Cherri Moore and Eric Carvell smile at the crowd during Saturday's homecoming parade. Homecoming 13

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FOLK SINGERS Mindy Smith sings emotionally as her brother Brad accompanies her on the guitar. SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Sandy Gugler and Brian Hillyer perform a dance to the disco music from the movie. Variety Show 15