Bethel College - Helm Yearbook (Mishawaka, IN)

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There shall be a performance . . . 'Q Above: Doc Reimer has a quick conference with Mr. Doverspike, conductor of the orches- tra. Above right: Charlie Cowell, played by Joe Steele, informs his fellow train passengers of the dangers of Harold Hill's salesmanship. Another musical, The Music Man by Meredith Willson, was presented by the combined departments of drama and music. The play takes place in River City, a conservative town in 1912. The people come to life one summer through the plans of traveling salesman, Professor Hill. Hill convinces the towns- people that they need a boys' band that he can provide the equipment for, of course, at a fee. He forms various groups to keep the people busy until he can get away with the money. Plans change as the professor, played by Steve Cramer, finds himself in love with the town librarian, Bonnie Hostetler. Meanwhile, the mayor lKen Hunnl discovers Hill's intentions and has him brought before a mob of angry towns- people. To Hill's surprise, the boys' band rescues him. A lot of work and time went into this production, but all efforts were crowned by another successful musical. Many committees never get the full credit due them. Such committees that work so hard include the costume, props, light- ing, publicity, stage crew and set con- struction. 20 Below: Steve Cramer as Professor Harold Hill, demonstrating his powers of oratory, convinces tf townspeople that they are in terrible trouble. Far below: The Ladies' Dance Committee, lMar Peyton, Kathy Gribbin, Beth Lugbill, Joyce Hinkle, Ruth Brenneman, Jan Titus, and Becky Ge beri perfects the Grecian Urn.

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The greatest of these is love R ' .I Y af' A. ' 1 X, ' i x I,-XXV l . 'N i VC. 2 Above: Steve and Carol Dallas put love to Above: Wayne Shidler and Rowena Fisher in- nusic as entertainment for the banquet. dulge in the delicious meal put before them. Below: Snitching more than their share of nuts and mints are Debbie Biddle, LaVerne Eby, Dave 'annabecker, Chip Rinehart and Ruth Brenneman. The Erskine Country Club was the scene of this year's Valentine Banquet at which twenty-five couples relaxed and enjoyed themselves in honor of Saint Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. Although Valentine's Day is traditionally the 14TH of February, the banquet was held on the l5TH. The banquet was planned by Joyce Hinkle, committee chairman, Dellis Hud- son, Wayne Shidler and Sheryl Spurrier. The banquet consisted of musical enter- tainment by Steve and Carol Dallas and a movie, The Gift of Love, starring Robert Stack, Lauren Bacall, Evelyn Rudie and Lorne Greene. Since eating is one of the most impor- tant activities at a banquet, the commit- tee also planned a meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, a salad and for dessert, sherbet ice cream. 19

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Above: Chip Rinehart and Jan Titus try a little behind the scenes acting. Right: Professor Hill neets Bonnie Hostetler as lVlarion at the footbridge and finds his plans changed. viix 1 ,- if Left: Mayor Shinn, Ken Huhn, requests that Jan Titus be seated as the school board quartet, Bryan Brenneman, Bruce lVlast, Denny Hoist and Stan Skinner, angrily position themselves. Below left: The orchestra waits for their cue to start as the boys lean over the pit to watch. Below: Winthrop, Bruce Lengacher, receives a kiss from his mother, Widow Paroo, Joyce Bridges. 'Kew fi ,x r ,. !i'F4Q5f ' 'Aff' ', Y --'tg , .QN A 4 ' 1 fa T Y h 1 . -'-eg-T I' 1 l 21