Bettendorf High School - Beacon (Bettendorf, IA)

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We Cheshire Cats always smile, says Mark Pacha, '85, iPhoto by Brent Doerzmanl Tea iPhoto by Brent Doerzmanl if . Q ,y.y ' S A .h ,. X Vg, n if 'gy K? I - .. .. ' ' Al ice in Bettendorf Land ewis Carrol's Alice in Wonderland was brought to life this year by the drama department with the pro- duction of Alice, which premiered on December 7 and 8. Alice, portrayed by Kris Woolverton, '85, is a story about a girl who stumbles down a hole into a strange world full of talking animals and curious people. It was the first show I have ever done that was more fun than work, stated Woolverton. AIice's only friend throughout the play was the Cheshire Cat, played by Mark Pacha, '85, It was fun being the cat because I could act strange and not feel stupid, said Pacha. There were many other major characters such as the White Rabbit lTom Judge, '85j, the Duchess lJuIie Buckley, '85l, the Mad Hatter lMatt Carter, '86j, the King of Hearts Nason Gibeault, '86l, and Stephanie Douglas, '85, as the Queen of Hearts. Area grade school children had the chance to catch the two matinee show- ings of Alice performed especially for them. I thought it would be neat since it was Christmas time and it was a nice thing to do for the kids, commented director Howard Sible. CarroI's fantasy novel was entertaining for all ages and the many hours of work paid off. Julie Buckley, '85, summed it up. Everyone pulled together to ac- complish the same thing. - Tina Brown I I 1 . ii' I . Ili t Il' I I I rw'

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With a nod ot the head Jon Kohler, '85, Julie Buckley, '85 and Jason Gibeault, '86, sing out Croquet iPhoto by Brent Doerzmanj Who stole my cherry tarts? says the Queen of Hearts Stephanie Douglas, '85, tPhoto by Brent Doerzmanj My 20 I The Ones to Watch 4, Kris Woolverton, '85, portrays Alice and sings Here I Arn. iPhoto by Brent Doerzmanj X341 We are white, white roses! exclaims Cindy Schreck, '86, Susie Hanzelka, '88, Chris Manala, '85, Dena Loweth, '86, Kathy Slingsby, '87, and Michelle Braun, '86. iPhoto by Brent Doerzmani

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A Variety ot Sights and Sounds Filled the Air he 1985 variety show got off to a great start when the jazz band and Limited Edition performed From This Moment On. l liked having the Jazz band behind us, said Adam Huch, '88, a member of the Limited Edition. They added vitality to the songs. This year two bands performed instead of just one. Satyre and The Result were chosen to play. Performing didn't bother me, said Jim Noel, '86, drummer for the Result. I couldn't see the people! Mrs. Deb Ketelson, Mr. Bob Gish, Mr. Michael Green, and Mr. Vern Hockett were all directors in the show and chose the acts that performed. All four of us sat down and listened to the auditions, said Hockett. The acts were judged on originality, stage presence, audience appeal, and creativity. Talent was everywhere during the variety show. The talent included the Red Hot Poultry Boys, Jay Douglas, '87, singing a song that he wrote himself, the Goldusters, and a bunch of Trombone players performing with bags over their heads. Even though the show only lasted for three nights it will be remembered for along time by the audience and the performers. Mark Pacha Belling out The Chicken song, in his clashing outfit is Tom Judge, '85, Bred Fox, '85, and Jell Kooe, '85 along with the rest of the Red Hot Poultry Boys. iPhoto by Brent Doerzmanj A woman'e body tatooed as the map of the world? Yes, that's what emcee's Matt Moskowitz, '85 and Jefl Wilson, '85, are singing about. iPhoto by Brent Doerzman.j . P M ' , gg , - . Renamed The Result for the Variety Show, Keith Bruck, '85, and the rest of the band played both Friday and Saturday shows. iPhoto by Brent Doerzmanj 22 l The Ones to Watch