Wayne High School - Sentry Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Difficulties appear when cast attempts play performances On May 4th and 5th, the Fine Arts Depart- ment officially made known their existence with the musical comedy, Li ' l Abner un- der the direction of Mr. James Purkhiser. Without a doubt, the Friday night perfor- mance was the better of the two as the cast received a standing ovation for their work. The cast included Warren Hoffman as Abner, Linda Lee as Mammy, Kevin Hinton as Pappy, Karen Rondot as Daisy, Dave Lee as Marryin ' Sam, Doug Mills as Bullmoose, Dave Seiy as Earthquake McGoon, and Greg Weaver as Phogbound. The play itself was plagued with numerous problems including the absence of a stage to rehearse on until 3 weeks beforehand, the absence of cast members for track meets, and nearly the absence of Mr. Robert Tay- lor, orchestra director, for the birth of his son. 1. Marryin ' Sam, Daisy Mae, and Pappy Yokum question Mammy Yokum on her strange and fear- ful vision of danger to Li ' l Abner ' s life. 2. The cast laughs hideously as the Government Man chokes and gasps for air after tasting some of Romeo Scragg ' s good ol ' Mountain Dew. 3. Confusion increases toward the end of the line as junior Judy Kenworthy, right, demonstrates choreographic movements for one musical number. 4. With Phogbound, Fleagle and secretaries look- ing on. General Bullmoose threatens Ap|3assionatta with results of her failure to catch Abner. 5. To the elation of all except Earthquake Mc- Goon, Li ' l Abner unexpectedly but proudly claims Daisy Mae Scragg as his desired future bride. 1 4 2 5 3 page 20

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Community affords non-school activity to individual athlete Throughout the year, there were a number of Wayne students taking part in activities outside of school. These pastimes included anything from swimming every morning from 5:30 to 7: 00 for swim team practice to skiing in Michigan whenever the opportunity presented itself. Often, students who appeared to have no interest in sports, excelled in their own fields without the help of inter- scholastic competition. Even those who were not on teams of any real sort or organization learned more about and became more experienced in their interests by simple participation. Directed by the common drive to be free to do what one wants, by ones own choice, and many times in any fashion which seems fit, Wayne High School students could in many instances be given credit for trying to beat the rap and keep out of the de- pression and boredom rut which quite often leads to trouble. In school and out, the Generals were often leaders among peers and in the communities. mx

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