Blair High School - Tattler Yearbook (Blair, NE)

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Junior Ann Krogh applies some makeup backstage. The routine was a common one before every performance. Gringoire (Steve Picton) introduces himself as Achille Miron (Chris Sorensen) to Ange- lique (Jenny Bruun). Only with the kiss does Angelique learn his true identity. Stage hands John Zolck and Tony Mai look at a script backstage, making sure that everything will run smoothly. Angelique (Jenny Bruun) converses with Bocador (Ron Sorensen) as he takes off his makeup, explaining how well she thought the performance went. 14 - “The Crocodile Smiles”

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Same Rituals, New Experiences Homecoming week brought many activities. Although every year the same rituals are practiced, every Homecoming, including this year’s, brings new experiences and memories. It all began on Monday, September 28, when the freshman and sopho- more girls took on the juniors and seniors in the annual powder puff football game which was sponsored by DECA. The juniors and seniors Senior football players cheer as they throw the effigy of the Nebraska City football player into the bonfire. The team, members of B- Club, traditionally lead the fans to the site of the bonfire. won 14-6. “It was a lot of fun and a new ex- perience,” said junior Laura Coulter. Thursday came and brought with it the bonfire and pep rally. Assistant principal Gene Baumert and English teacher Jean Hundtoft were chosen Mr. and Mrs. Enthusiasm and were announced at the bonfire rally. Although the weather was good, other activities kept the attendance down. Senior Tim Nockels said, “The turnout wasn’t as good as it has been in the past, but the spirit was still there.” B-Club members collected the wood for the bonfire and the football players threw the traditional effigy of the Homecoming opponent into the fire. Friday students were dismissed at 2:30 p.m. for the Homecoming pa- rade. The theme, “Heading for the Future,” was reflected in the various clubs’ banners and windows. Friday night, the Bears defeated the Nebraska City Pioneers, 37-7. The week concluded Saturday with the coronation and dance in the school cafeteria. Kelly Ryan and Janet Kruse were crowned King and Queen. Student Council decorated the cafeteria and music was provid- ed by Complete Music. B-Club’s Mike Andreasen, Mick Suverkrubbe and Layne Beemer carry the torches to ig- nite the bonfire and the spirit for a Homecoming victory. The following night the team delivered, beating Nebraska City 36-7. Homecoming - 13

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Battle for Woman Sets Stage for Fall Play Two men battling for one woman. The decision of who gets her is by a contest. The contest is to see who is the better actor. The better actor wins and can marry the lady. This was the storyline behind the fall play, “The Crocodile Smile.” “The play was different than any of them before,” stated junior Terry Mar- tin, a makeup artist for the play. “I really thought everyone was playing the right role.” One of the main characters, Jean Francois Bocador, was played by senior Ron Sorenson. The play was a very enjoyable production for both audience and cast. “It was a pretty good play,” claimed senior Clark Anderson, who played the manager in “The Crocodile Smile.” As the play progresses, the winner, Bocador, then marries Angelique, played by Jennifer Bruun, and they have a son. When the son is older and returns home from school, he de- cides he wants to be an actor like his father. While trying to teach his son how to act Bocador realizes that act- ing can not be taught. Senior John Zolck, who played Claude Bocador, stated, “I really en- joyed being part of this production. It was a lot of fun and I think the au- dience enjoyed it.” Other cast members included Kathy Bagby as the doctor, Steve Picton as Charles Gringoire, Lissa Erickson as the waitress, Liz Vercruysse as Gorot, Andrea Johnson as Jeanette, Bill Wardell as Le Mousse, a critic, Chris Sorenson as Achille Miron, Jonathan Barlow as Marshal Valois and Tony Hundtoft and Ryan Travaille as Michel Bocador. Mr. Joseph Anderson directed the play, and Meredith Dickerson, a sophomore, served as student assist- ant director. The costumer was Mrs. Marilyn Svengard. The lighting tech- nician was Melissia Brickey. Andrea Johnson was props chairman, and Staci Makinen was makeup chair- man. The play was presented on No- vember 5-7. Trying to convince Gringoire (Steve Picton) that he is the better actor, Bocador (Ron Sorensen) portrays the Marshal of France. “The Crocodile Smiles” - 15