Arsenal Technical High School - Arsenal Cannon Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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lla law QR OM MT Preparations for the Mardi Gras explode as Debbie Kuykendall wears down crayons, misplaces marking pens and splatiers paint in un attempt to finish a Concert Club poster. r l r w QUJIXPD Kfkll Having been caught in her evil deed and thrown into jail, Cindy Lewis pleads to her friends to bail her out. ,.,. is Brenda Bailey and Randy Brown, newly crowned king and queen, bring honor to the band and orchestra respectlvely. Above: Brenda Moore at the local FTA Barber Shop finds that shaving a balloon is harder than it looks. Left: With paper lanterns and streamers creating an uir of gaiety, the Mardi Gras provided popcorn, prizes and laughs for all. 17

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Q 9 Bourbon treet draws happ throng Laughter, gaiety and light hearts against a backdrop of autumn leaves prevailed on the night of the Mardi Gras. To begin the festivities, everyone was invited to enjoy an evening meal under the hazy October 7 sky. Upon entering the gym all were swept up in a whirl of fast-paced events. Dumping mud on some unfortunate Boys' Octette member, shaving a balloon, sending a friend to jail, having the future foretold, and racing slot cars , offered amusement to all. Patrons enjoyed the traditional autumn treats- Above: From its Telegraph-a-Techile booth, the Spanish Club, spon- sored by Mrs. Maria Lagadon, contacts missing persons via the public address system. Right: Mr. Douglas Perry suffers the perils of a new teacher as the Boys Octette sells Mud-in-the-Eye to a succession of eager rope pullers. cider from a wooden keg and crisp candy apples Victors at the 35 booths rejoiced at winning teddy bears, straw hats, cakes and goldfish. The not-so-lucky were rewarded with rubber insects, colorful leis, whistles and paper umbrellas. Potted plants, mod tiger-striped berets, jewelry, and odds-and-ends separated Techites from their tickets. Climaxing weeks of campaigning, the crowning of Miss Treble Clef, Brenda Bailey and Mr. Bass Clef, Randy Brown, by Principal and Mrs. Longshore, was a victory for the band and orchestra

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Miracle Worker stirs responsive audience The miracle Annie Sullivan brought about in the life of young Helen Keller gave a Tech audience a new insight into the world of the blind, but more than that, a renewed appreciation of the five senses. Blind and deaf since infancy, unable to speak, the rebellious Helen. enacted by a nine year old, posed a small revolution in her family. Drama Club members portraying the heart-broken mother, the indulgent fatherg the firm, persistent. embattled teacher gave the Tech audience a new experience in drama on both sides of the footlights. 54' ' at t, f - j ifa I if Q f -ar ' J 'V 4 z H. d, q. ,.r,g,3,, ,fs -.wht The Miracle Worker: Front Row-Diane Wright, Patti Wythe, Kim Anderson, Linda Chronis, Pam Phillips, blind girls and pupils of Miss Sullivan. Up the stairs: Cosette Goodrum, Helen Kellerg Patri- cia Polovick, Annie Sullivang Marsha Morgan, Kate Kellerg Mark Hanna, Arthur Kellerg Don Knorr, James Keller: Linda Cornett, Aunt Ev. Top: Mike Moore, Percy: Karol Reed, Martha: Deborah lgflaishall, Viney. Side: William Barton, Agagnosg Paul Keefe, the octor. Contributing to the success of the production, the stage crew under the direction of instructor Ray Tumer work to produce an outstand- ing set for The Miracle Worker. Shown: Michael Boofer, Richard Umbarger, Steve Durham, Le'Mont Purvis, Mr. Tumer, Steve Beck- ham, Philip Graves. Battling for control and obedience of Helen Keller, her father, the captain, and her teacher, Ann Sullivan, conflict over methods of bringing Helen out of her dark world and educating her. Ann's firm discipline won out over the permissiveness of Helen's family.