Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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r ' fS fcv iJ 5 tv v . A» IA Laughter jabs play TOP: Starry-eyed LAURA MURPHY (Ann Deever) considers the proposal of amorous MIKE WEBBER (Chris Keller). ABOVE: CHARLIE DOWNS, stage manager, adds fin- ishing touches to the Keller’s porch in prepara- tion for opening night. 22 The old saying, “a bad dress re- hearsal means a good show and visa versa, seemed to hold true for the drama department’s fall presentation, “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller. The audience re- action to the serious drama ruined the show though, for those who could not ap- preciate the play laughed at the serious parts. Being the first effort of new Thes- pian sponsor. Mr. Carl Young, the play was directed with the assistance of stu- dent Cathy Plunkett and the technical management of Miss Marge Gonce and Charlie Downs. Miller’s play involved a troubled family after World War II. The realistic setting resembled that of a back- yard in a typical American town. Since the auditorium was being used for classrooms until the middle of November, rehearsal had to be held in the commons. Only two weeks on stage preceded opening night. This, along with only four weeks total practice time, made nightly and weekend rehearsals long and tiresome. Food from Mac’s, obscene let- ters, trying on old costumes from past shows, playing “Concentration” games and plans by the cast to turn the melo- drama into a comic farce helped alleviate the boredom. A last minute rush to find a place for the cast party and a set strike on the Saturday night after the performance wrapped up another semi-successful drama endeavor.

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Diversions shatter monotony Sandy feet and sunburned faces, Friday night parties, wild weekends, or just time with friends became ways of avoiding the monotoney of everyday school life. After six hours in the class- room, students hurried home to relax from their trying day by grabbing a bite to eat and setting themselves infront of the “boob tube.” As Wednesdays rolled around, the walls began to close in and suffocate the students. Weekly pressures built up and weekends could not come fast enough. But when the weekends did come, they passed so quickly that those long-awaited Saturdays at the beach and ski-weekends became just memories. The anticipation of the “big weekend” was shattered as Monday morning was upon us. Hot or cold, wet or dry, out-of school activities still persist. FAR LEFT: An overnight snowfall promotes an impromptu face-washing for PATTI DECOLA by friend SHERIE PARKER LEFT: Keeping in step. MIKE SURUFKA lets his thoughts wander with the music. ABOVE: In their last year for dressing up for Halloween. DAVID CASE and JOHN LYLE creep behind the bushes to scare oncoming trick-or-treaters. Student Life 21

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LEFT: ROW 1— L. Marden B. Sweeney. D. Brubacher, G. Kroll, L. Waxman. K. Mundro- niak. D. Mansueto, J. Hasse. ROW 2— A. Easter, L. Longhauser, K. Crary, N. Orlich, C. Downs, J. Mansueto, M. Ruman. C. Wampsher, G. Ko- pacz. ROW 3— R. Helwig, C, Angel. ROW 4-K. McKenna. S, Sala, K. Moynagh, D. Hinchion. N. Riffer, M. Webber, L. Murphy. B. Crary. C. Plunkett, C. Young. BELOW LEFT: NANCY RIFFER (Kate Keller) refuses to acknowledge the death of her son. BELOW: An inquisitive CRAIG ANGEL (Bert) questions the validity of a jail in RICH HELWIG’S (Joe Keller) basement.