Aviation High School - Talon Yearbook (Redondo Beach, CA)

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3ils; ' Hearts Were Young ' Hailed as Success The two pre-med students (John Spencer and John Fowler) can suggest no immediate cure for Cornelia ' s sudden case of measles. Otis Skinner (John Mannick) seems reluctant to make the acquaintance of Monsieur De La Croix (Larry Connaughton) as an amused Mrs. Skinner (Jill Dolan) and Cornelia look on.

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From Giisli hts to Sti (;eI jfs Western Interest in Entertainment Prevails; Opening night closed with the entire cast taking a final bow. TTiey are, John Mannick, Jill Dolan, Gus Gentzsch, Paul Haut, Helene Gougaud, Cathy Owen, Doug Ingram, Teri Pal, John Spencer, Pat Bradford, Larr ' Connaughton, John Fowler, Dana Rogers, Tari Burnett, Kathy Thompson, Mike Cull, Robin Beckwith and Valerie Trosello. Band Leader (Paul Haut) questions the mentality of Cornelia Skin- ner (Dana Rogers) and Emily Kimbrough (Pat Bradford) as they nhitc iinr- of their wild stories. The U.S.S. Regina, bound for Paris, two in- experienced but vivacious girls, two young men, and a succession of improbable events were the ingre- dients for the fall production, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. Written by Cornelia Otis Skinner, the play concerned two 19-year-old girls, on vaca- tion, who took a cruise to Europe. En route to Paris they met and befriended two handsome prc-med students from Harvard. The four became in ol ed in .several amusing and comical predicaments. The lead roles were played b - Pat Bradford, Dana Rog- ers, John Fowler, and John Spencer, with strong support coming from Paul Haut as the timid band- leader, Larry Connaughton as the weird Monsieur De la Croix, and John Mannick as the famous dramatist, Mr. Skinner. The cla.ss of ' 68, who helped sponsor the play. Director Mr. Larry Boyd, Student Director Diane Battersby and the entire cast combined efforts to create what Mr. Bo d called a truly successful and rewarding production. 56

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Cupid ' s Qiper HighFlying Dating Game Does Turnabout at Each year, as February rolls around, the dating game goes topsy-tur y when the female population set their sights on the guy to ask to the Backwards Dance. The 1968 Backwards Dance carried the theme Up, Up, and Awa), with hundreds of balloons and multi-colored light patterns from revolving lamps. The dance, sponsored by S-Club, Aviation ' s girls ser ice club, was held Saturday, February 17. Se eral of the masculine set found themselves elegantly treated when the girls e en paid for the dinner and other expenses. The dance hosted a large number of couples who spent a romantic evening dancing to the music of the Glass Canary. Falcons Tom Greenwood and Pani Brock seem to be enjoying them- selves while rocking out to the snappy music. Dancers swing the same, whether the boy leads or not, and the Back- wards Dance is no exception. Enjoying themsiKrs in |is (hedelic surroundings. Falcons relax, laugh, and socialize to the music of the Glass Canary. Karen Cooper serves as a gracious hostess to hungry Falcons. 58