William Chrisman High School - Gleam Yearbook (Independence, MO)

Page 60 text:

After members were formally initiated into Thespians, Ms. Sullivan and President Crisi Henze congratulate them. C . Fa, 3 x xy ! S-4 Thespians stay active Five travel to national conference by Kim Ward In order to earn money to attend the International Theatre Arts Confer- ence, June 22-27, Thespians presented a day of Children's Theatre, Saturday, May 15, in the auditorium. Fliers were sent to all area grade schools to adver- tise the performances which were at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Named Saturday on Stage, the performances consisted of Henny Pen- ny, The Breman Town ,Musiciansn and The Fisherman and his Wife. Children also viewed a cartoon, The Cat in the Hat, two jugglers, a ventril- oquist, a pair of unicyclists, and clown ushers. They earned 3250. Five members attended the thea- tre conference at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. They traveled on a charter bus with other students from Grandview, Raytown and Blue Springs. The conference was filled with work- shops, performances, one-acts, and guest stars. To present their awards, officers planned a Pot Luck Dinner in the cafe- teria Saturday, April 24. The awards won from the play You Can't Take lt With You were Best Actress, Chrisi Henze for her part as Essie , Best To prepare for lights candles. Thespians Design by Debbie Morman Supporting Actress, Kris Grubb for her role as Rheba g and Best Technician, Rick Cash for the lighting. Awards given for the play Design for Murder were Best Actor, Dan Miller for his role as David , Best Supporting Actor Rick Cash for his part as Moreno, Other awards included Best Thes- pian, Delisa Harris, Most Promising Sophomore, Sharon Madayg Most Like- ly to Succeed, Sherrie Kelley, and Most Likely Not to Succeed, Mike Wilson and Jim Ingram. New initiates were kidnapped at 5 a.m. April 13, in their P.J.'s and were forced to carry around unusual props throughout Independence. Then they had to play embarrassing games in front of Perkins on 24 Highway. The year started off with a picnic at Lake Jacomo. Then during Christ- mas time, they sponsored a faculty play assembly, Twas the Night Before Christmas. They earned approximate- ly S100 from this skit. Thespians also earned money be selling concessions at a basketball game and sold Gift Boutique items. From this they earned approximately 3350. the Thespian initiations, senior Sherrie Kelly

Page 59 text:

,-.--V A ,fi V 2' wtf ,ft T, Between classes, senior Sherrie Kelley satisfies her hunger by buying two packages of M 84 Ms from senior Beckey Jensen during the NHS candy sale. After receiving a donation of 5500, Missouri Senator John Danforth thanks NHS members. rvmww 1 J' ts, i NHS - Bottom Row: Lucinda Trowbridge, Katrina Williams, Shannon Watkins, Julie Wyatt tPresidentl, David Hensarling Nice Presidentj, Suzanne Ramsey tSecretaryl, Sandy Jones tTreasur- erl, Paula Gipson, Kim Burton, Kim Bessmerg Row Two: Tammy Talcott, Debi Lesh, Linn Sanders, Beverly Eelter, Josephine Cur- tis, Diane Toms, Annette Carnahan, Lisa Henderson, Becky Jensen, Linda Thomas, Leslie Foster, Phuong'Dung Le, Lori Robinson, Jimmie Wyatt, Liz Odom, Melissa Hill, Row Three: During the presentation of 35500 to the International Rescue Committee, senior Julie Wyatt accepts the thanks of Senator John Danforth while seniors Suzanne Ramsey and David Hen- sarling look on. Photos by Kelly Kilgore Chris Wollenberg, Stacie Schafer, Pam Richey, Erica Werner, Lois Jaynes, Ann Fruehwirth, Brian Nelson, Jeff Rogers, Kerri Tucker, Christa Hoffman, Jim Edson, Keith Paclen, Janet Harold, Shannon Rogers, Cindy Sherrill, Kelly Maddox, Top Row: Andrew Smith, Michael Lewis, Randall Pratt, Timothy Griffin, Brian Sells, Timothy Covey, Craig Eaton, Robert Sweazy, Jeff Radel, Scott Barnhard, Mike Wilson, Barry Williamson, Aaron Woods, Tom Westervelt, Deanna Elliott, Melanie Anson. National Honor Society 55

Page 61 text:

While working at a concession stand, junior Rick Cash and senior Jim Ingram joke around with some customers while Miss Kate Sullivan, sponsor, looks on. Duri-ng initiations new members are sworn in. Photos by Trews Hudson I 2 ,f X' 1 S X iff.. :qv- 1 r 1 THESPIANS - Bottom Row: Delisa Har- ris fVice Presidentl, Sherrie Kelley iClerkl, Jim Ingram Cfreasurerl, Shannon Rogers fSecretaryl, Chrissie Henze fPres- identlg Row Two: Paula Gipson, Kris Grubb, Sharon Maday, Miss Kate Sullivan QSponsorl, Susan Fuchs, Dawna Sue Tut- tle, Top Row: Debbie Highfill, Paula Chase, Rick Cash, Melody Carey, Karen Craig, John Black. Thespians 57