Basic High School - El Lobo Yearbook (Henderson, NV)

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2'-eff' Mi Miss Higa Jiga, President of the Ladies League for Democratic Action. issues her complaints as Sakini interprets. Higa Jiga is an unmarried native whose presence is seldom unknown An Army psychologist. Captain McLean, was sent to Tobiki to examine Fishy, who has apparently gone crazy. McLean somehow catches Fisby's illness, for he spends the next three weeks teaching the natives how to fertilize sweet potatoes. Fishy tries to hold a formal discussion with Purdy on the telephone as Lotus Blossom does some discuss- ing of her own. Because of this, Fishy gets the wrong idea about Geisha girls. After Purdy had ordered the teahouse to be torn down, Tobiki is named the get up and go in the recovery program. The villagers must now repair the teahouse to prepare for the senators' inspection. OPQDIHQ

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1+ W .- I Kitara Yama Mawette Kuruf' This may have very little meaning to you, but for those who attended or performed in the comedy, Teahouse of the August Moon, present- ed on November 18 and 19 by the B.H.S. Drama Department, it might be recognized as one of the most popular lines in the play. Captain Fisby of the U.S. Army is sent to Tobiki, a small village on the island of Okina- wa, shortly after World War Il. His assign- ment is to try to civilize a group of Oriental natives whose plans for recovery often con- tradicts those of the Army. With the help of his interpreter, Sakini, he succeeds in mak- ing Tobiki the most prosperous village on the island in a few short months. The Army wants to know howl There were a number of newcomers in the play, many of whom had very few lines, if any. Sitting in the audience, you could practically hear the knees knocking of those back stage. When I first started in acting, states Tony Johnson, I felt that my stom- ach and brains met in center stage. But once you are before the audience, all fear just seems to disappearf' opening K . Y: 5 list Commented director, David Smalley, L'The fact that none of the female characters spoke English made the play more of a chal- lengef' Because of this, the cast members were given an additional three weeks of re- hearsing. During the opening night, lines were forgotten, technical cues were missed, and, states Michael Calkins, anything that could go wrong, did. The play, neverthe- less, improved vastly the next night. The audiences, continuous laughter and ap- plause was proof enough to the cast and crew that Teahouse of the August Moon was another of Basic High School's fantastic theatrical productions' 1. The Cast: Top Row: Chris Maestas, Ann Elizondo, Mike Musserelli, Nick Evans, Tony Johnson, Tammy Dennett, Mike Calkins, Twila Newell, Steve Collier, Jim Brooks, Front Row: Dianne DiCiaccio, Jodi Lemming, Melinda Daniel, Lara Wilson. 2. Captain Fisby retreats to his cot as Col. Purdy dis- covers the true secret to Tobiki's success. Purdy feels that Fisby has become a little too accustomed to the Okinawan way of life. 3. Celebrating the grand opening of Tobiki's new tea- house, Lotus Blossom dances in Fisby's honor. Lo- tus is a Geisha girl who was given to Fisby by a local carpenter. N45 A U11 In A rx ....., My ., 4 X 5 I fi-,:fsz.- -,Jia

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Exciting Reverses Attended Many Come on girls, grab a man, and dance up a storm to a country band. Ask the man of your dreams. Some girls said they would ask anyone they wanted to, without a moment's hesitation. Some girls said they might ask someone, if they got up enough courage. Others said they would be to embarrassed to, while a few said they wouldn't ask any- one, no matter what. Asking someone to go is all any girl had to do to get a date to the first reverse of the year, Sadie Hawkins. The Sadie Hawkins Dance, sponsored by Student Council, was on November 21, in the activity center. The reverse was very informal, and was centered around country music. The most common attire worn to this dance was jeans and flannel shirts. The second reverse of the year was the Sweetheart Reverse. The reverse took place on February 16, in the activity center, and was sponsored by FHA. The colors of the reverse were red, pink, and white. The song was Leather and Laceu by Stevie Nicks, and it was also the theme. The queen of the 22 reverses Sweetheart Reverse was sophomore, Deb- bie Desnoyers. There were four attendants, one for each class. They were: Cindy Prisby, Tammy McNight, Kathy Rynd, and Lee Ann Peterson. 1. Debbie says she really enjoyed the experience. Sophomore, Debbie Desnoyers, is very happy at having the honor of being the 1982 Sweetheart Reverse Queen. 2. Junior attendant, chosen by FHA, is Tammy McNight. Tammy is very involved in FHA, and she is one of the club's most outstanding members.