Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

Page 33 text:

Top ’63’s High School Years After the last curtain call, the senior play cast poses around Harvey. From left to right they are Mike Miller, Carol Lonberg, Ed Jacobson, Bernice Amundsen, Mike MacDonald, Harvey, Nancy Hoagland, Jeanyse Reith, Jay Hendrickson, Beth Lockwood, Bill Lovell, Jackie Smith, and Mike McSwain. Bonnie Colaiuta, one of the many back-stage helpers, puts finishing touches of make-up on cast member, Ed Jacobson. The morning of November 15th brought no hint of the catastrophic events which were to come later in the day. That night saw the cur¬ tain rise on Harvey, a three act comedy by Mary Chase, which was presented by the Senior Class. The reliable old firm of Chumley ' s Rest, world-renowned ding-a-ling ward, had solved many weird cases in its day, but never before, in all its history, had it seen the likes of a 6-foot white rabbit. The downfall of Chumley ' s Rest, witnessed both nights by a large audience, was brought on by Elwood P. Dowd and his intrepid drink¬ ing buddy, Harvey. This study of confusion was, ironically enough, well-organized under the able direction of Mrs. Schafer and student director, Jan Rothwell. The final dramatic effort by the class of ' 63 provided hilarious entertainment for all. 29

Page 32 text:

Senior Specials” A light blue sky, a mirage of falling snowflakes, and a glittering dance floor carried out the theme of “An Evening on Ice for the 1963 Senior Ball. Special entertainers were Sherry Bow¬ man, vocalist, accompanied by Starla StuHer, and Pamela Day, who gave a modern dance interpretation. Dance music was provided by the Breakers. Queen Willa Varner accompanied by Maurie Hendrickson is pictured with the senior princesses and escorts at An Evening on Ice just after she was crowned. Princesses and escorts are Lenna Paulson and Gregg Jacob; Judy Sculace and Ken Strong; Louanne Thiel and Ken Wellman; and Jane rruzynski and John Meyer. 28

Page 34 text:

Terrified, Mr. Dussell (John Niemi) a Jewish dentist, realizes that the Nazis have found out about their hiding place. New Ventures After being plagued by Asian Flu, headaches, and colds, the junior play cast finally were able to present The Diary of Anne Frank on March 28 and April 2. The play is the story of two Jewish families who, in order to escape from the Nazis, hide in an upstairs room of a warehouse. Diana Holt, the female lead, portrays Anne Frank opposite the male lead, Peter Van Dann, (John Middlebrook). Mr. Van Dann (Rodney Hansen) and Mrs. Van Dann (Joan El¬ liott) come to live with the Franks (Caro¬ lyn Maki, John McLoughlin, and Dia Graves). A Jewish dentist (John Niemi) takes refuge with them, also. A brave Dutch girl (Sharon Bue) and her friend (Don Mogenson) are the group ' s only lifeline contacts to the outside world. Although this was a more serious play than most school productions, it was en¬ joyed by the high school and adult audience. Directing the play was Russell Alborn, and student director was Judy Singleton. Made up for their parts in the junior play are: seated left to right, John McLoughlin, Diana Holt, Carolyn Mackey, Dia Graves, John Middlebrook, John R. Niemi, and Joan Elliott; standing, Rodney Hansen, Don Mogenson, and Sharon Bue. n