Albany Union High School - Whirlwind Yearbook (Albany, OR)

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double cast presents o’henry play “The Ransom of Red Chief' opened the drama season for AUHS audiences. This comedy by O’Henry was presented by two casts, directed by Dave Morgan and Mr. Carstens. In the course of the two act drama Johnny Dorset, the town brat, was kidnapped by Sam and Bill two amateur crooks in hopes of acquiring a large ransom from Ebenezer Dorset, Johnny’s wealthy uncle. Much to the horror of the assailants, Johnny enjoyed their company and had no desire to be res- cued. Furthermore, Ebenezer was glad to be rid of him. Rather than pay the ransom, he demanded that Sam and Bill pay him to take Johnny off their hands. The two desperate crooks final- ly yielded to his demands, and left in search of honest employ- ment. Mary Alice......................Marlene Miller, Janey Paulsen Bill Driscoll....................................Walt Haight Sam Blake.........................Larry Webster, Gary Ballou Constable Jones.......................Mitch Higgins, Ed Scott Red Chief (Johnny)....................Kevin Greig, Rick Smith Mrs. Rudge .......................Becky Russell, Darla West Ebenezer Dorset ..................Dave Morgan, Jeff DeVine Mrs. Miller....................................Carey Affolter Miss Oliver ......................Linda Pace, Rosemary Kropf Miss Russell......................Mary Volm, Kathy Donovan Susan.............................CeCeCutsforth, Ann Kern Jane Chandler.....................Michele Pond, Lois Beight Abigail...........................Mary Ayers, Shari Jefferson Ellie.............................Karla Wald, Heather Tripp

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prom mirrors Christmas sparkle Merry Christmas was said in a special way this year as AUHS resounded with the sights and sounds of Christmas. The cafetorium was transformed by the class of “71 into a wonderland for the Christmas prom. Flocked trees, lamp posts, and a city skyline created an at- mosphere of “Nights in White Satin while the Gresham Stage Band provided music. The coronation of Miss Merry Christ- mas, Jennifer Flunter, was the high- light of the Girls’ League all- school as- sembly. Claudia Hanke, AFS student, was given several gifts to add to the en- joyment of her American Christmas. The Girls' League Christmas play, the drama skits, and the Acappella choir completed the assembly program. Clockwise from above: Bill Lilja carefully hangs silver balls to form a sus- pended centerpiece for the prom. Couples mingled on the dance floor at the Christmas prom. In a skit, elves picket Bad Santa's computer. Jim Leedy presents Claudia Hanke with a present from the Senior Class. 25