North Side High School - Legend Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Junior Gerry Strack of beginning drama takes time to act out his part in Harvey. He played the organist, E.G. Cofgron. Advanced drama students Tom Lindsay and Rose Herber take a break from the set as Cheri Miller reads over her script. Reading part of a play in beginning drama are Sophomores Kathy Schramm and Debbie Gaunt. Every student did a skit in front of the class.

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Approximately 90 students were involved in Drama and Stagecraft headed by Mr. Douglas Stark. The Stagecraft made props, helped with costumes and found out what went on behind the curtain while a play was going on in front. Drama was divided into two classes. Advanced drama was for students who wanted to better their ability in acting. Beginning drama was for students just learning about the history of drama and learning how to act. Mr. Stark stressed show- ing enthusiasm whenever they acted. Mr. Stark and students put on four plays throughout the year. The sea- son began with Harvey, presented in November and Story Theatre in December. Then in March came the musical, On a Clear Day, followed by the last production The Price presented in May. The students put many hours, day and night, into the plays they pro- duced for the school. ■p Enthusiasm: main UrflmS goal of students Sophomores Anita Salazar and Vickie Sourers of first year drama, act out part of a play on stage. Beginning drama students put on plays in class and studied the history of drama past and present. Mr. Stark, head of drama, points out to Lee Seeger when he comes in for a skit presented in class. Senior Steve Smith and Junior Lori Red- wandki rehearse for their parts in the all school play, Harvey.

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, - - 1 Students improve skills; Speech Uebate gain confidence The speech department has flour- ished under the guidance of Miss Claryn Birk. Advanced speech class, consisting of ten members was very enthusi- astic and had a good attitude toward their special talent. They tried to make full use of their ability, learn- ing to take the wins right along with the losses and knowing satisfaction in what they did. The goal? To enjoy what they did and become aware of competition. The 46 beginning students learned self-confidence and poise when speaking to the group. They were re- quired to hand in two speech assign- ments in each nine week period. Miss Birk was truly excited about the class. I ' ve never had a chance to work directly with competitive stu- dents in this type of situation. The atmosphere is more relaxed. Acting as audience, Joan Skordos listens to Dave Bennett rehearse his speech. The speech and de- bate team helps students achieve the ability to speak in front of other people with ease. With the assistance of Leonard Wood and a tape recorder, Steve Smith records the morning an nouncements. By recording first, Steve can make any necessary improvements or corrections. Speech teacher Miss Claryn Birk tells the class some important basics when speaking to audiences. 24 Speech Debate