University of Alaska Fairbanks - Denali Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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The hidden life of a small town was brought out in the October 30, and five following productions of Spoon River Anthology. The author, Edgar Lee Masters, apparently realized that there is more to life in a small town than farming and fiddling as portrayed by the drinkers, gamblers and shady characters as well as the respectable citizens of the mythical town of Spoon River. There were six performances given by the cast of seven. The 75 roles were divided up among the players which included: Workshop Director Lee Salisbury, Ron Wilson, Janet Bradner, Renee Morgan, Jim Ricketts, Richard Ussery and Rowena Currington. The program also included folk songs by Jim Bartlett and Jane Haycraft. Janet Bradner displays an air of determination while performing In Spoon River Anthology . A close up of Richard Ussery in one of his roles. Ron Wilson and Janet Bradner, two of the stars of Spoon River Anthology . 43

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ii ' [v.JA ' . ' : ,v... ' , ■■ ' ■ ' •, JL« 1 jm f B Ti 1 The cast from Spoon River Anthology included: Jim Ricketts, Janet Bradner, Richard Ussery, Rowena Currington, Ron Wilson and Renee Morgan. More than ' ' fiddling and farming Jim Ricketts has a sinister air about him as he contemplates a move. 42

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UA firemen on 24 On the job 24 hours a day, the U A firemen not only serve the campus, but the entire College area, and in extreme cases, points beyond. The fire hall is managed by Chief ' Buck ' Whitaker with the aid of twelve students whose GPA must exceed 2.0. They are required to work a minimum of ten hours a week, for which they receive free room plus $60— $70 a month. These 12 men are split into two groups: Engine 1 for rescue and ventilation and Engine 2 for direct attack. The former is manned by Captain Tom Monk; Engineer Randy Pitney; Asst. Engineer Jay Morris; Nozzlemen Jerry Colp and Terry Cowart, and Plug- man Doug Wood. Engine 2 is manned by Captain Dick (O.D.) Odsather; Engineer Charlie Carey; Asst. Engineer and Utility man John Sweet; Nozzlemen Lee DeSpain and Bill Hao, and Plugman Eric Rice. Si nee the departure of O.D. Odsather, Charlie Carey has become captain of Engine 2 and Arlon Woodlee has become the new fire hall recruit. A seven-day drill, instructed by specialists from around the state, is required for these men prior to fall semester. Every Saturday morning during the year a three-hour intensive practical exercise session is held. During these periods, first aid instruction, fire fighting techniques, practical drills with the dorms and driver training are conducted with the goal of efficiency and speed always in mind. John Sweet plays the unconscious victim during rescue techniques practice. Equipment is frequently being checked and maintained — here by Tom Monk and Doug Wood.