Barton Community College - Spoke Yearbook (Great Bend, KS)

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Oliver, played by Tim Schwab, asks for more food from Mr. Bumble, played by Bob Alford, after the work house boys are feed. Oliver, played by Tim Schwab, is being invited to meet the friends of the Artfu I Dodger, played by Robin Opie. Nancy, played by Pam Ryan, and Bette, played by Katrina Custard, sings “It’s a Fine Life,” as a work- house boy, played by Lance Werth, looks on. Oliver 21

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“Oliver” bring tuui t to compu If Charles Dickens were alive today, he would be extremely pleased with the 1985 Barton County Community College Spring Musical, “Oliver.” “Oliver” was the musical version of Die- ken’s classic novel, Oliver Twist. It was set in the streets of London during the In¬ dustrial Revolution. The young orphan, Oliver Twist, moved from place to place looking for a place where he felt wanted and loved and while doing so, he became involved in many misadventures. The cast was made up of more than 50 people from Great Bend as well as sur¬ rounding communities. The lead role of Oliver belonged to Tim Schwab. He did a superb job in his singing as well as his act¬ ing. He was onstage during most of the production but never failed to keep his poise and composure. His performance as the poor orphan was very believeable. Schwab brought the character to life and watching him left you wanting to see more. Bob Allford, as always, played his char¬ acter with great finesse. He portrayed the domineering Mr. Bumble so well, one al¬ most forgot the situation was not real. Gerald Facklam created the delightful Fagin. His light-hearted an tics made Fagin a lovable crook. The conniving Artful Dodger was played by Robin Opie. His profes¬ sionalism and depth made the Dodger’s whimiscal personality stand out. The evil Bill Sikes was created by Ron Harders. His performance created much of the suspense and excitement through¬ out the musical. Pam Ryan played the abused woman, Nancy. Her performance put a lump in the throat and brought out the sorrow of the scene. Production coordinator and music di¬ rector was Kenneth Shaheen, stage di¬ rector and design was Edward Kelly, or¬ chestra conductor was J.B. Webster, and choreographer was Karyl Morrison. These people had put much time and ef¬ fort to put “Oliver” together. The job they had done as a group and individually was to be commended and respected. “Oliver” was enhanced by the many lighting, stage, and sound effects. The personnel in these departments worked long hours and gave the stage the look of London. These effects added to the stage set up which was designed to exemplify freedom on the top and bondage on the bottom. Director Ed Kelly gives stage directions to actr Pam Ryan atoneofthe many rehearsals. As the first production number ends, the workhouse boys sing, “Food, Glorious Food.” 20 Oliver

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Coronation ceremony high light Homecoming The Barton County Community Col¬ lege Student Senate planned several activities during homecoming week. Among these were nooner Steve Gip¬ son, a comedian cartoonist and a freet- hrow contest. Ending the week was a dance on Friday night (Feb. 22), featur¬ ing KHOK’s Scott Donovan, and the crowning of the king and queen during the Feb. 23 game against Butler County Communtiy College. The candidates were chosen by a panel of faculty members and the stu¬ dent senate during a interview session eariler in the week. Queen Vicki Dinkel and King John Heier were crowned prior to the men’s victory over the Butler Grizzlies. Head Basketball Coach Jerry Mullen talks to the pep assembly before the Homecoming basketball game. Homecoming Royalty include Shawn Teichmann, Michelle Bader, Brad Patzner, Janet Newman, John Heier, Vicki Dinkel, Mark Owen, Carla Attleson, Romy Anderson, and Tracy Wheeler. 22 Homecoming