Alief Elsik High School - Ramblings Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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 Prince Dauntless (Jeff Montgomery) and the Court arc amazed at Fred’s (Tcri Thornton) extraordinary talents. N. St. Clair photo “Mattress” leaves impression The Drama Department's first major production for this year was the musical Once U pon A Mattress;” the story of the Princess and the Pea” jazzed up with music. The show was a huge success enjoyed by both adults and children. The chorus was extremely well cast as were the leads. The end of the first act featured two show-stopping numbers. One was the Spanish Panic,” an absolutely ex- hausting dance where all of the dancers eventually collapse; and the other was the “Song of Love,” in which the poor Princess had to do everything from lifting a large weight to flipping the Prince on his back. Act two featured a dance that was done by the Jester, with the help of his father's shadow. The show ran November 19-20 and there was a special half-price student matinee during which several of the middle school drama clubs attended. The entire cast and crew of Mattrcss feels that it was one of the best productions in Elsik's history.” said Mr. Neil St. Clair, director. Heidi Aydelott said, “1 loved it! it was alot of hard work but it was worth it in the end.” Rodney Cuellar, who played Sir Harry felt. The show was exquisitely cast and exceptionally directed!” Chris Lundquist. who also had a lead said. “Everyone in the cast was so good to work with.” Several administrators from the Theater Under The Stars said that it was one of the best high school productions they had ever seen. by Chris Ayres KinR Sextimus (Chris Hrubesh) watches asQucen Aggra vain (Anne Bcvcroth) gets her just desserts. Chris Evertte and Student Director Lujcan Kricsncr break during tryouts. P. KufTel photo. 116 Student Life

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Junior linemen listen to quarterback Dondra Dunaway before she starts the play. C. DuPlain photo. Jolanda Jones lookson as Lynicc Lawless reaches for Kara Kellogg’s flag and Commando Jackie Hurosky runs from the backficld. C. DuPlain photo. The senior cheerleaders flaunt new found pyramid building talent. C. DuPlain photo. Powder Puff 115 uomnr

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Princess Winnefred (Teri Thornton) demonstrates to Prince Dauntless (JefT Montgomery) her Sally Dipasupiland Brian Rivcsincostumcfor determination to pass any test. N. St. Clair photo. dress rehearsal. C. Bell photo. Drama Play 117