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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Assemblies proffer respite from ennui Usually scheduled many months in advance, and always screened to Insure student interest, assemblies were commonplace at Wayne. Depending on the type of assembly, these programs took place in either the gym or the auditorium. Among the entertainment type programs held at Wayne, perhaps the most remem- bered were a play by a traveling company and the production of A Day at Wayne. The play, by the Sycamore Players of Indi- ana State University, was called The Grouch. It took the better part of two per- iods and was well accepted. The production, presented at semester break by the SENTRY staff, was a promotional effort combining slides, movies and a sound- track of students at Wayne. Educational type assemblies included a week-long black history seminar, a talk by the Fort Wayne Student Police Force, and a job-hunting tips program, to mention a few. Pep sessions, a recognition assembly, and others broke the doldrums of a typical day and provided welcome relief. 1 3 2 page 22 1. Finally free from the troublesome Miami Junior High students,- members of all three classes in the senior high saunter into the gym for an assembly program. 2. Rising to meet the occasion. Booster Club mem- bers react to the stand up and holler cheer led by the yelleaders at the pep session. 3. Displaying expert knowledge of dance move- ment and speaking technique, the character of Pan introduces The Grouch to an avid audience.