John Adams High School - Album Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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n Carter shines during his solo of All Good Whitney Wilson and Sarah Greene pantomine a A The cast joins in harmony as they praise the love , ' ts. ' funny version of the Good Samaritan. of God. Musical 25

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Godspell: An Experience! The Fine Arts Department had its chance to shine in Adams ' auditorium as the musical Godspell was presented on May 1, 2, 3, and 4. The cast was rewarded for their eight weeks of hard work and dedication with four standing ovations as well as a feeling of contentment and pride in each show. Chris McNamara acted and sang beautifully as Jesus, and newcomer John Newell was excellent in his portrayal of John the Baptist Judas Iscariot. The other leads provided the necessary support for a good, solid cast, and the chorus joined with great energy and strengthened harmony. The directors of Godspell should be commended for tackling such a diffi- cult show. In the words of Mr. Przybysz, Godspell is one of the best shows at Ad- ams in recent years! This show left many people feeling happy and sad — sad to see the crucifixion of Christ, and happy be- cause of the beauty of Godspell. CAST Darla Austin, Dan Carter, Lisa Cos- tello, Sarah Greene, Jenny Hanis, Chris McNamara, John Newell, Paul Radecki, Whitney Wilson, and Jill Wygant. DIRECTOR Ray Hinsey MUSICAL DIRECTORS Michael Allen and Rocco Germano Everybody craves Paul Radecki ' s sexy crooning during Light of the World. Jill Wygant and Chris McNamara kick up a storm for the rollicking finale of Turn Back, O Man. Ta-da! A neat tie up to an energenic duet by John T Newell and Chris McNamara. M m H i ■Bx n l J0BB § 5 J IbJ » -;. J tf £ i Mfi, ' A tM ji ° jv P | j1 m .m? • ' •■ 24 Musical

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Come To The Cabaret Come to the Cabaret was the inviting song which Chris McNamara sang to open the show. Everyone seemed to be having a spectacular evening. Terri Landen adds, The acts were really good, and the Caba- ret was well worth attending. The John Adams students who participated in the Cabaret displayed a wide variety of talent. Jocelyn Kapsa played the piano and sang Amy Grant ' s Everywhere I Go. Fresh- man Kasi Bolden did an excellent job sing- ing Barbara Streisand ' s Evergreen. A few other vocalists sang songs from major broadway productions such as The Wiz and Fame. Rappin ' became a brand new fad in 1985. The CIA Crue, cons isting of Alfonzo Richmond, Chris Wilson, and Brian Mi Ion ' , rapped to a tune called The Game of Life. The show also consisted of two bands made of talented Adams ' musi- cians. The group. Paisley Death, sang Stacey Slabaugh sings and dances to a routine A which she choreographed herself. Jason and the Argonauts perform Chuck Berry ' s Johnny B. Goode. Ava Hall and Diana Grundy catch the audience ' s eye with a bit of humor and their dazzling attire. Mary Had a Little Lamb and Jason and the Argonauts performed Chuck Berry ' s Johnny B. Goode. Freshman Julie Tay- lor choreographed and performed a mod- ern dance to Whitney Houston ' s hot new single How Will I Know. Ava Hall knocked them dead with her performance of Out Here On My Own. Tony Wilson commented, The show was a hit, but the mistresses of ceremony, Diana Grundy and Ava Hall really added some finishing touches. Senior Andrea Darden closed out the show singing Home from The Wiz. The J.A.H.S. Cultural Awareness Society, sponsored by Mrs. Linda Murphy, de- served to be commended for preparing such a fine show. Jocelyn Kapsa plays the piano and sings Amy Grant ' s Everywhere I Go. ' 26 Cabaret