Arlington High School - Colt Corral Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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‘Barefoot In the Park’ Astounds AHS Audience arguments as the crew scurried in the background, painting and hammering and trying to look invisible. Cooperation also arrived from AHS Homemaking Department, who whipped up an Italian meal for the gastronomic delight of the audience. The Journalism Department got into the act , also, by producing the show's printed program. The final show was celebrated with a much-needed party, as cast and crew relaxed with Fritos and Bob Dylan. (A) Melinda Foster and Nancy Urban prepare for the dinner theatre. (B) Brenda Franklin and Mary St. Clair cook spaghetti. (C) Phil Nelson considers popping another knichi. (D) Jennifer Mattox listens as David Hudson learns of his first case in court. (E) Dinah Dal- ton unwraps wedding gifts. (F) Jennifer wel- comes Jim Pool. ACTIVITIES 29

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ruilM Room 219 smelled of Latex and car- nations. while a tempting spaghetti-ish odor wafted from the cafeteria. Marksa- lotted scripts were carefully positioned for ready accessibility and studied every three minutes with a fervor easily attri- buted to the impending performance. Beards and blow dryers were conscien- ciously applied as the actors muttered vaguely to themselves. Suppose I forget my lines? What if I miss my knichi? Think the flat will fall over?” The AHS drama department girded its hair oil and carried off a spectacular performance of Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park. Starring in the show were Jennifer Maddox as Corey Bratter and David Hudson as her husband Paul. Filling the role of Corey's mother was Dinah Dal- ton. with Phil Nelson playing the part of Victor Velasco. The cast was completed by Jim Pool as the electrician and George Watson as the delivery man. Though the cast was made up of only six people, the play required a united effort on the part of the whole depart- ment. The set required a complete overhaul, meaning for weeks the cast played out tender romances and juicy

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Marching out in formal dignity, they faced the giggling audience and lifted black notebooks with a trace of a smile. The male coaches, trying to look incon- spicuous on the back row. shuffled their feet and raised agonized eyes heaven- ward. Choir director Cleo Keith, waiting for everyone’s eye contact, cleared her throat and tapped her baton. Thus prompted, the Faculty Choir sang, mak- ing their annual debut at the Christmas Choir program. The teachers were soon joined by choir students and AHS exes, and the stage overflowed with carefree carolers. Skits, dancing, and a barber shop quar- tet followed, with a serene Dinah Dalton singing ‘0 Holy Night.” Christmas brought ski slopes and Colorado vacations to many AHSers. While skiing connoisseurs deplored the shortage of snow, easy-to-please Tex- ans whizzed contentedly by in their startling discovery of cold weather. AHS Basketball triumphed over other teams in its winningest season ever. There’s no place like home.” sighed' 30 ACTIVITIES