Bloom High School - Bloom Yearbook (Chicago Heights, IL)

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Queen Nancy and her date, Bob Moran, a 1964 alumnus, share a dance after the coronation ceremonies. (Above) George Bonick. a member of this year's court, and his date, Beth Thoemir g, seem to be enjoying the under-water atmosphere of Aqua Mirage. (To the left) Taking a break during the dance are Pat Bekeza and his date, Pat Caffarelli, and Lee Milne and his date, Barbara Rubley, a member of this year's court.

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Seniors Display Acting Ability in “Mrs. McThing” On October 29, 30, and 31, the curtain rose on the senior class’ production of the two act fantasy, “Mrs. McThing”. Written by Mary Chase, the play was under the direction of Miss Charlotte Wiser. Rick Skowronski was the student production manager. Mrs. Howard V. Larue III (Anne Carcelli), was the domineering mother of Howay (Frank Giannetti), a brat who wanted to be a normal American boy. Frank also played Stick Boy, the boy that was put in Howay’s place by a witch, Mrs. McThing. As Stick Boy, Frank was a sissified boy who did anything his mother told him. Mimi (JoAnn Michael) was Mrs. McThing’s daughter who believed in the mysterious powers of her mother. The “dear little white rose”, as Mimi referred to herself as, delighted the audiences with her hilarious lines. Other characters were Poison Eddie Schellenbach (Joe Kleszczynski), Dirty Joe (Joe Ciarrocchi), and Stinky (Rick Skowronski), all members of the mob from the underworld. In the supporting cast were the Lewis sisters (Anne Michalowski, Nancy, Picot, and Terry Bcarby), Virgil, the singing waiter (Albert Garcia), Mrs. Schellenbach (Pamela Weishaar). the policeman (Tom Parisi), Carrie (Annete Taylor), Sybil (Debbie Santeford), the Chef (George Albrecht), and Nelson (Don Blackwell). The beautiful witch, Mrs. McThing, was acted out by Arkia Alexander, and the ugly witch, by Sally Larvick. The success of “Mrs. McThing” was not due to the cast members alone. It is attributed to all the many seniors who assisted on various committees, and, to the audiences.

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“Aqua Mirage” Draws Alums to an Unforgettable Under-water Setting Upon leaving the above-water cold of the outside, and entering the under-water setting of the cafeteria, couples were immediately transformed into a world of ocean fantasy for three hours during the annual Homecoming dance, “Aqua Mirage”. Highlighting this year’s decorations were paper fish suspended from balloons and a giant oyster mounted on the coronation stand. Music was provided by Jim Bestman and his orchestra, and faculty chairmen were Mr. Albert Piarowski and Mr. James Stevens, who helped make the dance the great success it was. Ruling over the night’s festivities were Nancy Pavlik and Wayne Segncri, who were crowned by last year’s queen, Melody Inucci, and Nick Zaranti, last year’s mayor. (Above) Queen Nancy and King Wayne share their happiness during the traditional dance after the coronation ceremony. (Below) This year’s court, consisting of Barbara Rubley, Diane Nardi, Linda Alexander, Melody Inucci, last year’s queen; Nick Zaranti, last year’s mayor; Roy Jenkins, George Bonick, and Tom Parisi, smile approvingly after Nancy Pavlik and Wayne Segneri were crowned.