Hammond High School - Dunes Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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The, TmJifmJim “The Torchbearers” a hilarious farce, was chosen as this year’s play. Much work and effort goes into produc ing a finished production — by Miss Oza Cunningham, director; committees and the cast. The plot involves a group of wealthy amateur actors and actresses who attempt to put on plays under the direction of their friend, Mrs. Pampinelli. The results of their efforts are the subject of the play. Left — Why doesn’t the curtain come up so I can take my bow? demands Mrs. Pampinelli (Miriam Fogleman) Sharon Thomson, Diane Kirsh, Anne Rodems, Phoebe Rhodes, Mark Sick, John Monberg, Tom Moser and Dave Zarth are worried, and afraid to tell her the cur- tain-rope broke. STAGE HANDS Stage hands make a finished production a reality; they are experienced in all forms of stage-craft. L-r — S. Green, R. Faust, B. Smith, K. Hinemann, B. Ealker, M. Wade. Page Thirteen

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OmMa pmetd A small surprise for Mrs. Ritter, Jenney, Mrs. Pampinelll (Miriam Fogelman) tells the Ritter maid Susie Peterson. Teddy (Allen Gurevitz. enters and tells Mr. Spindler (Mark Sick) at right, that a very important article needed for the play to be presented at the Hootchie-Koochy is missing.

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Qfude di yoy wofik and p fay The Sophomore doss, sponsored by Mr. A. T. Bolt ond Mrs. Mar- garet Mertens, presented the first party of the spring. Hawaiian Luau was the theme of the dance, which was held in the cafeteria. The sophomores danced, and were also entertained by a miniature charmer straight from the beautiful islands of paradise. These students composed the Oil Panel, which is sponsored by Mr. Norman Beyer. Members speak on the topic of oil — its uses, refining methods, history, and future. Seated, l-r — Maureen O’Hern, Barbara Blackmun, Connie Bulkley. Rebr — Bill Berg, Robert Ericson. One sure sign of spring was the appearance of girl’s baseball. In their physical education c ' asses, the girls learned the fundamentals of America’s favorite game; in balmy spring weather, they put their knowledge into practice. Page Fourteen