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

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Special assemblies host fun and entertainment Dr. London Smith. Free Faro, and the Ambassadors wore just some of tin diverse experiences offered in assemblies. Dr. London Smith, a noted pediatrician, drew applause and laughter as he told students his views on adolescence and sex. The doctor’s humorous approach to the problems of growing up was a welcome change from the typical staid lecture. Different types of music ranging from swing to rock were presented at assemblies. I he “Ambassadors” from Eastern Oregon College in La Grande entertained students with old pop favorites. “Free Fare” from Saint Petersburg. Florida, played current hits and put on a short comedy act. During spirit week, numerous assemblies took place, including a close faculty-student basketball game which the faculty won in overtime. 25

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Clockwise from above: Faculty cheerleaders cheer their team to a victory. Mr. Hubbard shoots a free throw to help the faculty beat the students seventeen to sixteen. Dr. Lendon B. Smith uses bis wit to humor the audience. Free Fare warms the heart of the audience. The Ambassadors join together in harmony. 24

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 Deadwood Dick” makes money “Deadwood Dick,” a tale of tragedies resolved, justice to the wicked and virtue triumphant was presented as the spring play. Set in the old west where had men were obnoxiously had and good men were chivalrously good, the play portrayed Ned Harris as the hero of all heros who along with his partner were able to overcome all odds to rescue the Blossom sisters from their troubles. With the risk of being hanged and shot, he willingly pursued his tasks on their behalf, making it possible for all to live happily ever after. “ ‘Deadwood Dick’ made a lot of money was was very good for drawing audiences,” commented Mike Cooley who had the part of the lead hero. “ I he cast was great but the audiences had a lot to do with the success because they helped the actors’ attitudes toward the play.” Clockwise from above: Teetotal I essie I Becky Bonn) makes one of her raids on the barroom. Molly Loveless (Debbie Bver) pleads with Calamity Jane (Virginia Parnell) not to reveal the secret of her past. Blackman Redburn (Larry Calson) laughs loudly at Lily’s (Sue LeClerc) plea for a good woman’s bospitablity. Citizens of Deadwood Gulch relax at Calamity Jane's Man-Trap Saloon. Suspicious that Ned Harris (Mike Cooley) is actually the dreaded Deadwood Dick, Bill Hickok (Dave Boatwright) takes no chances. Both Rose Blossom (Annette Jean) and Ned Harris are startled by the accusations of Blackman Redburn. 26