Zanesville High School - Comus Yearbok (Zanesville, OH)

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Seniors Present Murder Mystery This year, for the first time, the senior class of ZHS presented a play. In the fall rehearsals for “The Night of January 16” started, and for four weeks members of the cast worked hard to perfect their parts for the performance November 20. The comedy-drama, di- rected by Mrs. Bonifant. was rather unusual, for besides revealing courtroom proceedings, the play re- quired audience participation as the jury was drawn from the spectators. The setting was a New’ York courtroom where Karen Andre was on trial for the murder of the investment giant Bjorn Faulkner. Whether his lovely secretary killed him or whether he committed suicide was the question. The verdict for this performance was “not guilty.” Members of the talented cast were: Prison Matron, Sharon Keefe: Bailiff, Jay Griffin; Judge Heath, Bob Shinn; District Attorney Flint, Virginia Price; Her Secretary. Lana Reid; Defense Attorney Stevens, Ray Douglas; His Secretary, Carol Fraunfelter; Clerk of the Court. Jim Carskadden; Karen Andre. Karen Up- ton; Dr. Kirkland, Tom Knowlton; Mrs. John Hutchins, Susan Puryear; Homer Van Fleet, Wally Offinger; Elmer Sweeney, Gordon Jackson; Nancy Lee Faulkner, Nancy Wiggins; Madga Svenson, Carol Pinnick; John Graham Whitfield, Bob Merriam; Jane Chandler, Judy Smith; Ingebord Jungquist, Linn Gale; Larry Regan, Doug Spangler; Roberta Van Rensslaer, Sally Cole; Stenographer, Rona Coganow.

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Ifka Dance Senior Ifka again sponsored the annual winter semi-formal at the YWCA gym. This year the theme of the dance held January 9 was “Snowland.” Music was provided by the Hay Rich Combo. Photos by Larry Merriam The main feature of the eve- ning was the coronation of the king and queen who reigned for the dance. King Jim Robinson and Queen Joyce Tarrier en- joyed the royal positions with their court. Attendants were Lana Reid and Bob Shinn, seniors; Judy Stilwell and Larry Moyer, juniors; and Eileen Swick and John McCarroll, sophomores. In the top picture the royal court poses for a formal portrait. Left to right are John McCarroll. Judy Stil- well, Larry Moyer, Queen Joyce Tarrier, King Jim Robinson, Lana Reid. Bob Shinn, and Eileen Swick. The election was held at the dance after a slate of nominees had been prepared. In the bottom picture several other couples pause to chat with friends while others brave a crowded floor. 11

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'The Night of January 16 I object! In one of thr many verbal Hashes, Vir- Kini.i Price as Attorney Flint and Ray Dougla as Attorney Stevens argue a point. This is a tense moment in which each lawyer attempts to prove his own case infallible while trying to tear down the opposing case. Controlling the courtroom is Boh Shinn as Judge Heath. I see him! Madga Svenson testifies for Attorney Stevens while others concerned with the case take note of what she says. As a witness her testimony can determine the verdict. I yell! Attorney Flint appears disgusted as the jovial private investigator Homer Van Fleet tells his version of the story. Not all answers to questions help the case, and at this time Van Fleet seems to the confusing the issue. ■ Top left: Ray Douglas receives extra attention to his make-up from Mrs. Boni- fant and Linda Bridwell. The problem at the moment is how to add a few distin- guished gray hairs. Top right: Carolyn Paynter serves as usher for the evening. Bottom left: Crew members I rry Humm, and John Thompson discuss the stage set- up with Boh Merriam and Boh Shinn. Bottom right: Back stage on the big night is quite confused as cast members wonder whether they will he made up in time. Here Liz Mann prepares to help one of the cast. 13 Photos hy iMrry Merrtam