Moreno Valley High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Sunnymead, CA)

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Superintendent Lee and Mrs Cruthers of the School Board are fast learners in the May Pole The fancy juggling is per- formed by student Steve Johnson. Many costumes are displayed by students who enjoy the atmosphere of Renaissance Renaissance singer Linda Underhill entertains small groups throughout the day as she traveled the campus Renaissance W Festival

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Dressing for the occasion, Mr. Hooper enjoyed his stay in the dunking booth. Students eagerly used their tickets to torture former friends for real or imagined crimes. Several times during the day, Mrs. Wilson instructed willing participants in the art of weaving the May Pole. One of MoVal ' s oldest traditions reoc- curred on Friday, May 9 — the Eleventh An- nual Renaissance Festival. Bigger than ever, it had to be extended into the main- quad. The community mural painting, supervised by the advanced art class, gave everyone an opportunity to display their artistic talents. Many items were for sale, as usual, such as plants, artwork, leather and metal crafts. Then there was everyone ' s favorite — food. The great variety of food included everything from oriental eggrolls to kraut dogs and ice cream sundaes Entertainment came in the form of musicians, actors, magicians, mimes, and jugglers, to mention a few. Other tradi- tional events were also enjoyed like the May Pole, parade, games, and the mar- riage booth. Because there are now so many students on campus, colored badges were issued which were worn by students in- dicating they had permission to be out of class and participate during a particular period. Tickets instead of money was so successful last year that this method was used again. The success of the festival is directly due to the hard work put in all year by the Renaissance Club and their advisors, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, and Mr. Burch. Music, Magic, We Want i vQJ Some Fun

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TCfc 0£R .O.G. Ik M Translated that meant that Guys and Dolls was characterized by a group of fine gentlemen who were always trying to run The Oldest Established Permanent Floating Crap Came in New York. Under the direction of Mr. DeWitt and Mr. Fast, the Performing Arts Department worked for four months perfecting the classic musical for a four night performance from May 14-17. The 40 ' s were definitely brought to life in the 80 ' s with the high kick and toe tappin ' feet of Guys and Dolls Big Wheel Nathan Detroit (David Ed- wards) was unable to find a location for his crap game while trying to convince his fiancee of fourteen years Miss Adelaide (Karla Coulson) that they would get mar- ried when the time was right. To finance the game Nathan bet Sky Masterson (Frank Martinelli) that he would be unable to persuade Mission Doll, Sgt. Sara Brown (Beth Rayfield) to go to Havana with him. Nathan lost the bet. Hit songs from the musical included Bushel and a Peck, Sit Down, and If I were a Bell. The play ended with a dou- ble wedding performed by Aunt Arveda (Samantha Drake) as two happy couples tied the knot. We Want