Jefferson High School - Revolution Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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Fire alarm creates a Spanish Panic and exciting musical From the Spanish Panic to a fire Company’s production of Once Upon A Mattress was excitement. Under the direction of Warren ‘Mag’ Magnuson, the members of JTC rehearsed from 3 to 5 and danced from 5:10 to 7 p.m. everyday after school. After six weeks of practice, the lead performers Debbie Briest, Michelle Hutchison, Dave Gardner, and the 37 other members of the company, performed this modern version of The Princess and the Pea. By the fourth night, the play was running smoothly. However, and to the surprise of actors and audience, a small child pulled a fire alarm. There was more excitement generated in deciding whether or not to evacuate the building and getting everything back to normal than in the play’s feature dance, the Spanish Panic. The Spanish Panic was the most difficult and tiring dance in the play. Involving most of the actors, many hours were spent getting the choreography just right. Because it was practiced so often and was so exhausting, many of the dancers began to dislike the dance. Despite the difficulty of the Spanish Panic and the fourth-night fire alarm, Once Upon A Mattress went quite well. On a sad note, this was ‘Mag’s’ last during-school musical. For medical reasons he was forced to alarm, Jefferson Theatre discontinue directing all but summer musicals. According to student actress Laura Meredith, this is a great loss for Jefferson as ‘Mag’ is loved by those who liked watching and those who performed in the many plays he has directed at Jefferson. 28 • Once Upon a Mattress

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Page 26 — Lower left: Kim Williams seems pleased with her choice of date, Steve Berg. Top right: Dave Horn promenades with Lisa Byrne during a Sadie square dance. Lower center: John Couch and Laurie Kimble discuss the evening’s activities. Page 27 — Top: Having a great time at Sadie are: Steve Mclarnon, Ginny Luknic, Mary Miller, Bob Rykken, Lynn Tarboi, and Tony Mazzu. Center: Jaguars burned up the dance floor to “Hot Stuff.’’ Dressed in cut-offs, long-johns and suspenders, students spent their evening at Sadie in marital bliss. After a private dinner, party, or a night out at The Ground Round, Lincoln Del, or Pontillo’s, the girls brought their guys to a night of square dancing and fun. An informal atmosphere allowed students to participate in both slow and fast dances. The band “Hot Stuff’’ sang songs by Anne Murray and Bruce Springsteen. The JJ’s, who sponsored the dance, supplied free refreshments and decorations such as straw bales, hanging moons and checkered table cloths. No one seemed to mind that the hanging moons turned into easy souvenirs. Sadie • 27

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Page 28 — Top: Prince Dauntless (Dave Gardner) helps Princess Winifred (Debbie Briest) to study for her big test. Lower left: King Sextimus (Paul Koch) explains the “birds and the bees” through mime. Page 29 — Center left: Aggravain (Michelle Hutchison) places the pea under the mattresses. Center right: Sir Harry (Dave Conner) and Lady Larken (Linda Rosholt) make up after their big fight. Lower: Dave Hodnefield, Jon Knutson, Tim Pesola, Scott Silver-man, and Dave Donaldson sing “Opening for a Princess” telling of their desire for a wife for Dauntless. Once Upon a Mattress • 29