Jefferson High School - Revolution Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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Skillful acting, lighting makes Our Town outstanding Magnuson, the 35 member group presented the play December 13,14 and 15. Instead of props, lighting was used to set the mood of the play. The performance opened at dawn and progressed to a dark and dreary setting. The antecedent information was provided by the stage manager, who was played by Dave Conner. The stage manager also acted as some of the characters, one of the most comical being the elderly owner of a soda fountain. Some of the actors were interspersed throughout the audience, which helped the viewers feel as if they were participants, not just onlookers. The play required viewers to use their imaginations to make the play seem realistic. Our Town received only a mediocre reception from the student body. Over half of the audience was made up of adults of the community and parents of the actors. Perhaps the play was not advertised enough or the play itself was not of interest to the average student. Band concerts and sporting events have often overshadowed the efforts of the theatre group. A club was formed called The Jefferson Theatre Family that helped with the production of the play and its promotion. Participants of the club were busy recruiting members at each of the three performances. Our Town 21 In the midst of the rush to get Christmas presents and worries over the price of gas, simple living was the theme of the holiday production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town by the Theatre Company. Under the direction of Warren

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PAGE 20 — Top left: Narrating the play was the job of the stage manager. Center right: Lacing the shoes of her costume was a hassle for senior Amy Stead. Center left: Breakfast time brought the Gibbs family together for discussion. PAGE 21 —Top: Just after dawn Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Gibbs talk over important matters. Lower: Before the show senior Dave Gardner carefully applies his make-up. Back row: David Hodnefield, Kyla Ware, Scott Silverman, Jeff Rugel, Jon Knutson, Lori Alger, Brad Schiel, Jeff Bailey, Lisa Von Busch, Tim Pesola, Glenn Cornish, Pete Sorenson, Olaf Weldy. Front row: Laurie Pride, Amy Jo Stead, Clark Rundell, David Gardner, Dave Conner, Joan Winters, Paul Koch, Debbie Briest, Dean Van Amber. 20 Our Town

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Snow abundant not enthusiasm Everyone expected it, it came and then it was over. A look of apathy seemed to spread across the faces of those who attended the winter royalty ceremony January 8. Students were excused from their sixth hour classes to see the crowning, but several headed for home instead of the gym. Despite the fact that many students had no real interest in the winter formal itself, they were curious to find out who won the royalty competition. A large group of guys from various athletic teams led a boisterous campaign to elect Scott Brown King. Kathi Kotula was elected Queen. With new costumes and a new routine, the JJ’s were the highlight of the program. Winter Wonderland was the theme of the dance on January 9. About 68 couples bought tickets for this event sponsored by Student Government. Brazz, a popular local band, provided the music. The dance offered students the opportunity to get to know each other in a non-academic setting. In the midst of the apathy surrounding the event, many couples with a more positive attitude enjoyed themselves immensely. 22 • Winter formal