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

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Hailing from 'ew York City. the rough and rowdy Rhonda Weiss and the RondelteS, played by Diana Colosimo. Tom Watkins, Mila Crawford, and Laurie Grimm, prepare to sing about saccharine. Infatuated with the beauty of Mary Beth LaCoste. Eliot fraindam. Idayed In Steve Ferger. drops to his nees in hopes of getting .1 date with the preppy cowl. pl.ised by Carol Smith Fusing as . cigarette-smoking, smart-talking hoodlum. Shaun Gannon takes time out before appearing in the senior men’s rendition of Of-ficer Krupke’ from the musical West Side Story. 22 Variety Show

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Santa Claus, Mr. Dave Shelby, enjoys the atmosphere anil shares a dance with Vice-principal Pal Gabelman. I’m one wild and crazy guy. asserts Bill Kloss as he strolls by with Janet Snturr. The Christmas Formal brought out the holiday spirit in everyone, typically expressed here t»y Darcy Yodkarn and Graham Carpenter Christmas Dance 21

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Valerw Clutching h r purse. Welherhull prepares ■u:«litoiimn Backstage Presents Up-Front Entertainment Opening n ighl . . . overflowing with enthusiasm, tinged with anxiety. The sounds of an anticipating audience and Ihe mellow tones of a tuning band combine to create an electric atmosphere. One truly realizes the enormous amount of talent inherent in students at I Jpper Arlington after watching an event like the variety show. Ability extended beyond the outward manifestations the audience sow on stage. The expertise of the technical and stage crews was evident throughout the show. As primarily a student production. Backstage revealed the genius of individuals, most notably student directors David Beach and Ann Eliot. Tin; variety show lived up to its billing. A myriad of acts and talents thoroughly entertained the audience. The show opened with the introduction of the “directors. played by Kate Oakley. W. R. Fox. and Steve Ferger. who provided continuity and comic relief throughout the performance The Senior Girls' Kickline, the first act to audition. set the stage for the ones to follow. Changes of pace and contrasts accentuated each act. A procession of kicklines and dance groups flitted its way across tlie stage. Among highlights of the show were the rendition of Good Bye Saccharine by Rhonda Weiss and the Rhondettes. the song and dance routine by the Senior Men's Kickline and the entire 1940's big hand scene. Backstage ended the same way it began with a kickline, this time of the junior girls' variety. The grand finale joined all the performers together in singing “Another Op'nin, Another Show. which was barely audible over the resounding applause of a genuinely appreciative and satisfied audience. Stage mother Geraldine Goldlierg, portrayed by Denise Saker. offers advice to her backward daughter Ernestine, played by Aim« Somerson