New Trier Township High School - Echoes Yearbook (Winnetka, IL)

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Astonishecl b theater facilities Jenny Hutchinson intently rehearses the dance sequence of Lagni- appe's Hnal scene. fRauj The New Trier student usually takes for granted his schoolis truly exceptional facilities for dramatic and musical productions. A 50-foot-wide stage, 32 battens, a fantastic lighting board, and many, many interested and talented students have contributed New Trier a respected name in high .school dramatic circles. The foreign students, to whom this was a very unlikely attribute of a community secondary school, were properly astonished. Of the six, only Ida's school in Indonesia sponsored any theatrical productions, and those on a much smaller scale. During their year at New Trier, both Ida and Sefilc participated in student pro- ductions. Of course, part of the purpose of the school's dra- matic program is to provide an enjoyable and interesting experience for the participating student, but Ida and Sefilc were impressed by the almost professional dedication of the New Trier actors, dancers, and musicians. Anne-Marie gave great praise to the nearly professional performances of Lagniappe, the opera group, and the drama department. She said that the dramatic talents of German students are never given a chance to be expressed at their own high schools. As an award-winning dancer in her own country, Ida was interested in the comparison between the dance forms in her country and the modern dance techniques used in New Trier productions. She said that the American dance form is freer and is expressive in a totally different way than the tradi- tional and disciplined manner of Indonesian dance. To Ida, the modern dance form is interesting, but she still prefers the exquisite and artful control of the traditional dances of Indonesia. Ida was called upon many times to exhibit her dancing ability during the year. Dressed in traditional, elaborate costumes and holding lighted tapers, she brought a new and different touch to the 1962 Lagniappe stage. Sisters admire their convent's new arrival in Cradle Song? Left to right: Younghusband, Rap- port, Tisdall, Gepner, Taylor. fSteinbergj Q, I R 'vii Flux-p-s,

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The opera leads and chorus follow Bill Burrowls enthusiastic de- l scription of the Model T. Gteivzbergj Between opera acts, well dressed card sharks play a quick hand. fSteinbergJ 5 f la li 2 lf li E. o S , i is 5 Lf 6