Nova High School - Nebula Yearbook (Redding, CA)

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Beyond The Footlights 1. Justin Record ties the laces on an oversize boot while Liz Evers dictates instructions. 2. FRONT ROW: Susan Blankenship, Lisa Pierce, Lisa Richison, Jeanna Springer, Debbie Overstree, ROW 2: Mr. Chuck Southard, Dena Pope, Sarah Kelly, Marc Karreman, Travis Waters, James Johnston. ROW 3: Becky Negus, Mary Good, Darren French, Danielle Fogle, Jackie Woodhams. BACK ROW: Jackie Pressley, Denise Holt, Jeanie Petrise- vac, Liz Evers, Jackie Bearquiver. 3. FRONT ROW; Hurley Baird, Dee Dee Berry, Alyssa Knapp, Ubon Bascom, Jenny Brummett, Ginger Shoup, Venus Kidd, Selena Wilson, ROW 2: Mr. South- ard. Kristy Adams, Dorothy Rix, Jen Harris, Connie Petrillo, Shylo Keeley, Amy Hawkins, Steve Sturm, Andy Poole, Bob Stratton. BACK ROW: Fred Valentine, Brent Sloan, Brian Howell, Phyllis James, Kamela Flinn, Ariah Ad- ams, Shauna Otis. Carrie Batt, Nicole Shoop. 4. Travis Waters and Becky Negus practice a scene. A1 30 Drama

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Classes Competed To Be Super Nova has had many competitive events, but one stood out among the rest, the Super Class competition. This contest, organized by Mr. Mike Martin, was mad uc of many events that fourth and fifth period classes competed in at lunch time. The events included volleybill, a toilet paper wrap (where four people wrapped another person completely in toilet paper), and an orange relay (where eight people passed oranges back and forth under their chins). By competing, each class received a sum of points, depending on how they did in the event. During the last week of competition the four classes with the highest scores were chosen as fina- lists. Their past scores were forgotten and three final days of competition took place to see who would be the Super Class. One of the final events was where the class lined up in a single-file line, put brown paper bags over their heads, and threw a volley- ball at a garbage can a few feet away, hoping to make it in. The final win- ners were, fourth place-Mrs. Debbie King, third place-Mrs. Phyllis Skel- ly, second place-Mr. Ed Wilson, and the class that got to wear the S ' s on their chests was Mr. Bill Asnicar ' s fourth period algebra class. Each class received a plaque made by Mr. Ed Wilson, and $150 to first place, $100 to second place, and $75 to third place. The money was given to the class to do whatever they wanted as long as it had some educational mer- it. A 6 A 7 Super Class Competition 29

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Drama began as a way for people to express themselves religiously. Early man worshipped by way of imitating nature. He would make motions to signify what he wished things would do. For example, he would leap into the air and cry, Grow, grain, grow! and expect that the grain would fol- low his steps and grow quickly. From these imitations of nature, came dances, and then stories and dia- logues. There is drama in almost all cultures. Chinese drama and the Japanese Ka- buki drama are intended for a popu- lar audience, while Japanese No plays contain rituals and ceremonies. Indian drama is also divided into two parts: the outdoor festival which celebrates the lives of kings who be- came gods, and the palace drama which is religious and poetic. An- cient Greek drama has had more of an influence on the course of modern playwriting than the drama of any other culture, Greek plays were ei- ther tragedies or comedies. The main theme of Roman drama was the life of Christ, and performances were given on church holidays. American drama is widely diversified, and ac- tors can play a wide variety of roles. Shakespeare is often performed, but musicals are also quite popular in the United States. Drama at Nova is an introduction to the world of theater, its history, fam- ous names, and places. It gives the students a chance to express them- selves in various ways such as acting, make-up, simple set construction, costuming, and other aspects of dra- ma. Drama is a class which is available in most schools and is often quite popu- lar. Drama is not just for people who want to act, but also for people who want to learn to express themselves better or overcome shyness. Drama is a class for everyone. A4 Drama .11