Garland High School - Owls Nest Yearbook (Garland, TX)

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-1 - Q Llliid' Constrictor debuts in fall pla E lt long weeks of rehears- als led to two exciting perfor- mances for 18 cast members of You Can't Take It with You, Nov. 12-13. The weeks of labor received their reward with large audi- ences, healthy applause and much laughter. During Part of the rehearsal period, the cast was busy getting acquainted with a nonhuman cast member 4 Jake the Snake, a very large six-foot boa con- strictor, Fortunately, the cast had the aid of the snakefs trainer during this introductory period. He would come to rehearsal to teach the cast how to hold and react to Jake so the experience would not lead to fear but to mutual acceptance. The actors were afraid at first, stated sophomore Doug Brennan, who played Donald, but after rehearsing with him, they became more comfortable with him, and then it was not such a problem.'I Seniors portraying characters included Carol I.eto, Shannon Kendall, Leslie Crabtree, and Ann Alexander. Juniors were Keith Cave, Roger Kelly, Brian Williamson and Michelle Arocha. Sophomores included Joanna Harris, Brandon Marshall, Jeff Gresso and Brennan. Freshmen making their debuts were Greg Heise, Steve Reeves, Randall Caudle, Cathy Hunt and Greg Golston. A casting problem left the play short an actor. The part of Henderson, the IRS agent, was taken over by Mr. Don Long, band director. Then, just eight days before opening, Reeves found he had to change roles. L'At first, I wasn't too enthusi- astic about it, he said, But after a while, I really enjoyed iff, Cast members found that be- ing in such a production can mean other gains beyond the bright lights and applause. Crabtree, for example, felt it taught her self-discipline. She added, I also got to meet a lot of people I otherwise would not have met. The brightly colored set for the Sycamore home was built by the technical theatre class stu- dents, under the supervision of the production's director, Mrs. Dianne Leeman. After completing the last per- formance, I felt relieved there weren't any more late nights, concluded Brennan. A few days later, however, I found my- self missing the work, my friends and striving for a common goal. wi

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HOMECOMING Queen Candidates: Senior Sherrie Geyman escorted by her father, Mr. Jack Geymang Senior Steph- anie Warren escorted by her father, Mr. Bill Warren, Senior Teresa Smith escort- ed by her father, Mr. Neal Smith. blaring, cont'd.: fcontinued from page 13l Student Council president Kevin Burnett. As each girls' name was called, she took her place on the field. Smith said, I was so ner- vous, all I could do was hope I didn't trip. After last year's winner, Joni Hammond, crowned Childree the new queen, the group made its way to the Cadillac convert- ible to be driven by Head Bell- guard, senior John Hendrix. Unfortunately, when Childree stepped into the back of the car, they found the keys missing. In- stead of the traditional drive around the track, the queen was forced to walk around the field. The fans showed disappoint- ment at the end of the first half as South Garland led 0-6, but spirits were to be lifted by gamels end. The Owlls came back to win 17-6. Sounding more like a drill ser- geant than a high school senior, Drum Major David Rogers gave the command to begin the half- time show, The highlight of the band's performance came as they played uFanfare from E.T. when a puff of smoke rose from the center of the group. Out of the puff appeared E.T., Band Di- rector Don Long's son, Matt. Marching off the field to the tune of No Business Like Show Business, the band halted to play for the Debs' presentation to the fight song. After the game, students went out for pizza, went home or at- tended the victory dance. I enjoyed the victory dance music, said senior Leslie Splawn. It was basically rock 'n' roll and songs like 'Cotton- eyed Joe' and 'Beat It. ' After midnight, when the last dance ended, the tired group of students broke up into the cool night air. Living up to its theme of UA Night to Remember, the Coro- nation Ball on Saturday night was considered a success. The 308 in attendance were treated to the sight of a cafeteria undergoing a Cinderella-like transformation by the hands of Student Council. Brandy snifters with floating carnations reflected the faces of fancily dressed couples sitting at tables angled to face the dance floor. Ceremonies included another introduction of the Homecoming Court. Burnett announced each nominee who made a V, point- ing to Queen Childree. Photographers were kept busy. By the time the dance had ended at 10 p.m. they counted 164 pictures taken. KEEPING in step, senior Sheila Tram- mel, along with other senior Debs, per- forms a dance routine at the Homecom- ing pep rally. SlTTINGon the park bench, part of the decorations of the Coronation Ball, sophomores,Jason Poteet, Bobby Wake- field, and Chris Balzer converse as they relax. Homecoming

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ARRIVING HOME from work, sopho- more Joanna Harris tells Grandpa, junior Keith Cave, about the date she is going to have with her boss' son. A5 SENIOR Shannon Kendall attempts to stop him, freshman Steve Reeves gets into an agrument with Mr. Don Long, IRS agent, in the Drama Department's production of You Can't Take it With Q NOT AN UNUSUAL sight in the Syca- more household, sophomore Doug Bren- nan, as the character Donald, arrives to pick up Rheba for a date, WHILE HE WAITS for his date Alice, Tony Kirby, portrayed by junior Roger Kelly, is introduced to the Sycamore family by senior Carol Leto, the mother, lf l i NEAR THE END of the play, Penelope Sycamore's alcoholic actress friend Mrs. Wewngton, portrayed by junior Michelle Aro ha, enters the room singing after she has stumbled down the stairs. Fall Play 7