Altus Senior High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Altus, OK)

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Gamblers through and through, the characters por- trayed by Brett Willey, Robert Hildinger and Trey Rustmann discuss where to conduct the next crap game. In order to get a part in a musical, one first had to audi- tion. Shannon Herbert tries out for General Cartwryte but is willing to take another part. Members of the all school production orchestra had to be willing to give extra hours. Tom- my Ferenczhalmy plays the trumpet in the orchestra. Tommy Ferenzchalmy Being a member of the orchestra for the school musical “Guys and Dolls, ’ ’ was a fun yet challenging experience. The whole thing seems kind of crazy when you first think about it. One might ask, “Why would anyone want to work four or five weeks, three to four hours a night on music that is hardly legible and sounds almost Greek?” I did it because I get a lot of satisfaction from performing music. Also, I did it because it broadens my music capabilities as an instrumentalist. 24 'clioof production

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At visitor entered the band’s Haunted House, they encountered fearsome creatures such as Greg Peck. Greg is ready to put fear into the hearts of all brave enough to pass his way. s a member of the red team, Brian Bobo tries to pro- tect his balloon from Charles Dickerson. He was able to avoid Charles, but eventually lost it to Jeff Jackson. However, Brian’s team won the event. At the Halloween Carnival, the jail may have been the largest money making event. Valeria Hackler and Tracey Carrell serve their time as Loryn Tolbert, Mrs. Linda Wiginton and Susan Haseltine keep guard. Persons could have their friends and enemies put in jail for just 25 cents. J4o(idaifi 2

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etting the stage no time to Spare Immediately following the Christmas vaca- tion, tryouts for the all school production were held. Results were posted at the end of the week and rehearsals began immediately. The next few weeks were a blur as orchestra members began furiously learning new music. The singers had to learn their songs and everyone had to memorize lines and cues. Flats and props were dragged out, spruced up and made ready. The news stand, telephone booth, and other props were built by wood working students. Mrs. Janet Diltz did most of the painting on the sets. After the cast members had frantically learned their lines, the play had to be blocked. Mr. Kenneth Cox and Mr. Maurice King helped to add the professional touch to the students’ performance. The entertaining crap shooters’ dance proved to be one of the highlights of the pro- duction. It called for the transformation of awkward boys into capable dancers. Mrs. Gloria Rustmann made sure that the dancers executed their somersaults and handsprings Out for a stroll on Broadway, Jason Wall as Sky Mastcrson tries to persuade Kerri Brinkman as Sarah Brown that she needs excitement in her life such as a trip to Havana. Her agreement will insure he wins another bet. As the cast takes a break in the action, Mr. Maurice King gives Robert Hildinger instructions as to how to play the role of Big Jule. without landing on top of each other. Melissa Patterson, General Cartwryte, said, “They were my favorite part. I can’t believe how well they learned the dance and how well they did it.” Getting costumes together presented another hill to climb. Most could be rented, but Kerrie Brinkman was in luck. Mr. Cox dug her Save a Soul Mission uniform out of the prop room. Unfortunately, her hat was slightly crushed so she had to carry it throughout the play. “These are the best costumes I’ve ever had,” said Ronda Shepherd. As Miss Adelaide, Ronda got to sport chiffon, furs and sequins. Late night practices forced students to do their homework in snatches. The strain took its toll on some members as they succumbed to a bout of the flu. On Friday, Vicki Bellizzi was so sick she had to turn in her hoe and skip the “Bushel and a Peck’’ dance. Traci Vaughan lay down on the clothes racks between appearances on stage. The rest stifled their sniffles and continued practicing for the first performance. After more than a week of late night practices members of the cast were able to go to sleep just about anywhere. Elizabeth Lowell and Erica Rydjord catch a wink between appearances on stage. As gamblers who will take on a game of chance anywhere, the crap shooters practice throwing dice and money and at the same time performing an acrobatic dance. behoof Production 25