Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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l l ,Abam Mr. Spence, Mr. Cobbs, Diane King and Mike Hart discuss the proce- dure of painting the backdrop to be used in the musical. Hebm Jerry Tibbs demonstrates his physical agility as Steve Wilson and Linda Crostic watch in amazement. Jerry composed the majority of the choreography for l IO in the Shade. Students Set Stage For I IO In The Shade During the entire month of April, students could be found at MHS practicing for the operetta, I IO in the Shade. A calendar was provided for each cast member which showed the rehearsal schedule. The props committee had much work to do. The scenery was built on movable flats. Much work was required to transform the phys. ed jeep into Starbuck's wagon. Costumes were rented from the Virginia Museum Theatre. Triptych Boosters were sold to finance printing the pro- gram. The Publicity Committee's widespread activities in- cluded selling ads and boosters, distributing posters to area schools and businesses, sending announcements to radio stations, and selling tickets. MHS teachers and county dignitaries were invited to the first presentation of I I0 in the Shade , the invitational dress rehearsal, held in the MHS Theatre. Telegrams were re- ceived from area schools and groups associated with the production wishing the performers good luck. 32

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Chosen To Lead l968 SCA After the nominees for the offices in the Student Coopera- tive Association had presented their campaign speeches, the candidate's actual campaigning took place. On the following Friday night, they held the SCA Spring Dance, Happiness is Spring where the outgoing officers announced their replacements. At the next assembly, a candlelight ceremony was held for the installation of the new SCA officers. The guest speaker, Mr. Ross Mackenzie, spoke on Youth Today. After the oath was given to the I96S-69 officers, Muncie Russell, the new SCA President, presented his plans for the coming year. Lcfh Chaplain, Pat Sellers and secretary, Debbie Coghill participate in the candlelight installation ofnew officers during an assenbly. Briana Paul Edens administers the oath of office to Muncie Russell, who will succeed him as SCA president. 31

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,Mom The entire cast of I I0 in the Shade sings the closing number, The Rain Song, during a dress rehearsal. klgfib lndus- trious Lancers, Ann Oakley and Steve Wilson, paint scenery for the production. Kahne Mr. Cobbs applies make-up to Doug Wat- son preceding a performance of I I0 in the Shade.