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

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Posing as Mrs. Curator, junior Holly Hoof- nagle rehearses her part ‘eer —- yo The performers felt the thrill of ... BEING ON STAGE Joining the Drama Club, spon- sored by Mr. Karl Hollander, in- volved such aesthetic experiences as attending a November Kennedy Center Theatre Workshop and performing in a March dramatic festival. The highlight of the year’s club events was presenting three one-act plays on GM’s stage on November 17th, 18th, and 19th. The first play, ““Mrs. Curator’s Proposal,” starred Jennifer Con- way (Jane), Rod McLeod (Stan,), and Holly Hoofnagle (Mrs. Cur- ato). The second play, “The Inter- view,” starred John Ratliff (Abra- ham Moscowitz) and Nina Tosti (Jamie Shannon). According to John, a junior, ‘Theatre is a lot of hard work, but you’re so glad to get to performance.” Nina, a ju- nior, added, “A real audience is nice to have.” The third play, “Doing a Good Job For the Red Man,” starred sophomores Andrew Smith (Indi- an) and Roger Camp (Leonard). Ju- nior Cathie Caprio was Grace. Before their performance Cathie Caprio, junior, and Roger Camp, sophomore, practice a scene, At the make-up light, junior Nina Tosti transforms into Jamie Shannon. One-Act Plays 13

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At the end of their performance, freshman Jennifer Conway, senior Rod McLeod, and junior Holly Hoofnagle enjoy the applause. Facing the audience, sophomore Roger Camp, junior Cathie Caprio, and sopho- more Andrew Smith prepare to take a bow. a all After the last performance, senior Rod McLeod prepares to cart away some props. Before curtain call, junior John Ratliff mentally goes over his lines. 12 One-Act Plays

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Proudly, senior Denise Shuster and Marty Walsh (M.S.) hold up the exemplary flag. = lA A at B EXCFLLEWE qe ONE OF ‘‘THE BEST’’ Distinguished guest speakers, music, presentations, and a reception made Celebration of Excellence a gala event. ‘I thought the kids were excited bers, and former staff members at- Ms. Margaret S. Marston, a mem- about it. It was nice to have out- tended this special event, which ber of the Commission on Excel- standing people come to our was the school’s highlight of Na- lence,and U.S. Secretary of Educa- school.” These were the words of tional Education Week. It began at tion, Dr. T.H. Bell. Ms. Betty-Jo Dawkins after the 8:15 a.m. in the auditorium and Dr. Bell presented the exempla- Celebration of Excellence assem- ended withareceptioninthe me- ry flag to SCC Presidents Denise bly, held on November 15th, dia center. Shuster and Marty Walsh and the G.M.’s community day. On stage were G.M.’s adminis- plaque to Ms. Joyce Lowry and Mr. G.M. students, staff, parents, tration, faculty, student councils, C.S. Rockwell, teachers. city officials, community mem- the chorus, and two special guests, Singing ‘‘Who Am I?’’, the High School Chorus performs at the Celebration of Ex- cellence assembly, led by Ms. Valarie Picini. Junior Katie Jacomet was the accompanist; Nina Tosti, junior, was the soloist. 14. Celebration of Excellence