Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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 Peeking through what will be a window in George Schneider's apartment. Fritz Matter pauses bri«fl during the busy process of building the set |ohn Mead s expression tells of the torment his character feels. Perhaps his pants are too tight. Prior to the final dress rehearsal, cast and crew members alike find time to be lazy extremely rare. Kate Oakley, in the white robe, leads all in a jazzy chorus of The Lord's Prayer before a performance Neil Simon: King of Comedy Faced with a new school year and a new school, communications teacher Mr. Ron Stein brink jumped right into action with his first play here. Neil Simon s Chapter Two attracted about forty prospective Thespians to auditions which were held Setpember 29 and 30. Chosen to plav the four leads were John Mead (George Schneiaer). Liz Pietr-zak (jenny Malone). Kale Oakley (Faye Medwick). and W. R. Fox (Leo Schneider). Playwright Neil Simon's largely autobiographical work .Chapter Two involves George Schneider's struggle to overcome the grief he feels as a result of the death of his wife, Barbara. He falls in love with a recently divorced actress. Jenny Malone, after a chance telephone call brings them together Pushing Jenny into the relationship is her friend Faye, w ho laments frequently about her own troubled marriage. On Georges side, his brother Leo constantly urges George to get out into the real world and find someone else. He even goes so far as to fix up some blind dates, all with disastrous results. Problems arise when George, due to his inability to forget his love for Barbara, walks out on Jenny after they get marrietl Meanwhile. Faye tries to solve her marital problems by getting involved with Leo Later, she finds that the best solution is to try and work things out with her husband. The play resolves its conflicts when George and Jenny decide time will aid their marriage and that its best beginning is to start fresh in a new home of their own. Despite their limited experience in situations such as these, the actors achieved a true awareness of adult human emotions 18 Fall Play

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Dance Features New Men's Court Couples who attended the Alpine Christmas Dance this I ms! year witnessed a new attraction — the Senior Men's Court. King Jeff Hansel and his court of Brad Bopp. Bill Dickman. Tom O'Keefe, and Stu Sickles joined the traditional Spnior Women's and Junior Girls' Courts. Senior queen Ann Chesrown presided over her court of Jill Aakhus. Gwen Montgomery', Carol Smith, and Karen Waldbillig, while junior queen Chris Cavalaris reigned along side her court of Ann Hamilton. Nancy Reid. Alvson Woods, and Darcy Yoakum. The dance, sponsored by the Senior Women's Club, was held on December 0. Entertainment was provided by the band Arrival. Eacli guest received u personalized stocking favor as a reminder of the evening. Preparations lor the dance began several weeks in advance. The Senior Women's Club organized a kickoff dinner for any girl interested in working on decorations and also sponsored hake sales to raise funding for the dance. Club officers Lori Thompson, president; Ellen Sansbury. vice-president. Janet Smurr. secretary'; and Mary McGlone. treasurer felt that the dance was the best ever. “We worked very hard on the dance, and it tv as well worth the effort. Lori claimed. Couples recklessly sway to the rock-mu sounds of the bind Arrival. Ann Chesrown swirls her silks as W. R Fox tidily on foi deal life. 20 Christmas Dance