George Mason High School - Mustang Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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To Kill A Mockingbird Cast of Characters (In order of appearance) Jean Louise Finch . . . . . . Jan Edmondson Scout . . . Phyllis Tenney Little Boy . . Howard Parnell Maudie Atkinson Toby Lazar Calpurnia .... Belinda Wade Heck Tate Kevin Bailey Judge Taylor Chris Faith Stephanie Crawford . . Joan Perry Mrs. Dubose . . Mary Beth Betts Jem . . Robert Pritchard Mrs. Sykes . . . Linda Honesty Mayella Ewell Anne Dexter Bob Ewell Kevin Allan Dill Jody Bell Nathan Radley Jeff Cronin Atticus .... Harry Walker Walter Cunningham . . .... Trey Hastings Mr. Gilmer Chris Miller Helen Robinson .... Sharon Chase Tom Robinson . . . Reggie Bembry Arthur (Boo) Radley . Jeff Cronin Townspeople . . .Ora Greene, Lucia Engel, Holly Hoover, Anne Schwind, Andy Margelos, Margaret Miller Director . . . Marilyn Abbey Technical Director . . . .... Bonnie Butler Student Director Anne Peret 27

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The three performances of To Kill a Mock- ingbird in November reflected the hard work and many hours the cast, crew and directors had put in to make the play a success. Because the play had an unusually large cast, requiring students from all grade levels, many of the cast members were new to dramatics. In performing such a familiar and emo- tionally powerful story, the cast had a big challenge to face. Through special efforts, unity of the cast was built up to bring out the closeness of the Finch family and feeling of prejudice in a small southern town. The play managed to reach its peak the weekend it was performed for the public. The set constructed for the play was another factor contributing to its success. Most of the stage crew consisted of Miss Butler’s stagecraft class. Five houses were built, complete with roofs, picket fences, screen doors, and porch lights. A lifesize tree was also constructed out of chicken wire, two-by- fours, and papier-mache. The play was generally well-received by the audience, and an enjoyable learning experi- ence for the students and teachers who put it together. 26

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Carnival Regally Moves Indoors Threats of rainy weather on October sev- enth demanded last minute changes in plans for Carnival ’72. On Friday afternoon before the carnival, students, under the supervision of the carnival chairmen, prepared the gym and cafeteria for the following day’s festivities. Boothes for games, shops, and white elephant sales were assigned to the gym while the food booths were set up in the cafeteria. Months prior to the carnival, faculty sponsors, Mrs. Helen Bohart and Mrs. Barbara Pickering were hard at work making plans for the day. More rides were in operation this year, including a merry-go-round, ferris wheel, train, plane, aerial swing, a fire truck, and ponies. Special guest appearances were made by Ronald McDonald and Sgt. Joe Cifala. Raffles were held for a used car and a motorcycle, courtesy of Falls Church Chrysler- Plymouth and Cycles Inc. The soccer team gave demonstrations all day on the muddy field outside the school. Assorted goodies were sold by various clubs including French and German pastry, tacos, foreign breads, and pizza from Hector’s. Most of the classes, clubs, and organizations did not make the financial profit they had in past years. However, the weather failed to dampen the spirits of carnival -goers, and ev- eryone seemed to enjoy the day. 28