Park Falls High School - Torch Yearbook (Park Falls, WI)

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(LEFT) Your clazy donkey not lost, exclaims Chinee, played by Don Murphy, after SiSi and Si, portrayed by Vicki Campbell (foreground) and Gail Bukolt (partially hidden) relate the adventures of their little donkey (BELOW RIGHT) After having been rejected by Mule, Jenney (kneeling) portrayed by JoAnn Peterson, is comforted by Annabel (standing) played by Carol Shaw, who sings A Lot Can Be Said for Tears. Her words have special meaning as Annabel was experiencing the same trouble with Simeon. (BELOW LEFT) Larry Kennedy attempts to reassure the mule before its stage debut in the musical comedy Rough 'n' Ready. 21

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A GOLD MINE OF TALENT (ABOVE) Judge Gary Wollerman (right) explains that the Chinese term chop, chop means hurry up to twins Si (left) and SiSi (center) played by Gail Bukolt and Vicki Campbell 'Once upon a dusty trail, once upon a time. These are the lyrics which begin the musical comedy Rough 'n' Ready which was brought to life by members of Lincoln High School on March 20 and 21. The play Rough 'n' Ready portrays life in a small mining town in California which was founded by Simeon Stone, play- ed by Tom LaBlanc. When Simeon is swindled by his fiance's father, the Colonel, and the law of the United States is unable to punish the Colonel for his actions, Simeon secedes from the Union. He creates his own free and independent state known as Rough 'n' Ready. The idea of being a free state is quite pleasing, but the realities involved in re- maining independent became tiresome. The men must run the town, provide an army, and enforce the laws. They are so busy they have no time for any kind of fun such as gambling, women, and dancing. This angers the women, who take extreme measures to force Simeon to realize that they belong in the Union. (BELOW RIGHT) The Colonel, played by Pat Rollens (center), tricks Napper. played by Chris Gremban (left), and Barneby, played by Steve Vuchetich (right), into a game of cards As a result of the game. Barneby found himself $500.00 poorer and thoroughly frustrated. (BELOW LEFT) You’re purty. exclaims Jenny played by JoAnn Peterson to the confused and angry Mule played by Doug Flygt. 20

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22 (ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT) Maggie. played by Kathy Kemper Belle, played by Chris Schmidt Louise, played by JoAnn Peterson and Hester, played by Kathy Koshak sing that ‘‘Coffee. Flapjacks. Bacon, and Beans are all you need to know about cooking in order to get and keep a husband (BELOW LEFT) Rosie (on the right) played by Steph Vuchetich advises Annabel, played by Carol Shaw, to Go to Him and forgive Simeon after the claim dispute (BELOW RIGHT) The distressed Simeon sings “The More I Look at You in an attempt to make up with Annabel after an argument over the Colonel's interference.