Bonner Springs High School - Totem Pole Yearbook (Bonner Springs, KS)

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Controversies brew between junior Chris Ruth (Matt) and sophomores Chrissy Isabel! (Nellie) and Jennifer Goble Abaoail). Junior Chris Ruth (Matt) proudly displays his merchandise at the general store. General Store tea filtUT Urd coffee Kiss of Death Cast Missouri Bill... .Tony Buckley Walter Halliday. .Steve Novich Shorty............Susie Miller Conductor Victor Heimann Peg Tyson.Shannon Matthews Matt Hawkins......Chris Ruth Jud Nolan..................Bob Ruth Nelly Wilkins. .Chrissy Isabell Abigail Ritter. .Jennifer Goble Hank Bridgers... .Tim Barnes Effie.........Lisa Ingraham Bartender... .Victor Heimann Rosey...................Tara McCrink Hallie Muchler. .Terri Siragusa Buck....................Mike Erskine Town citizens... .Kevin Uhlich Steve Barnes Junior Tim Barnes works diligently on the play set. Pictured left: Sophomores Terri Siragusa, left, and Jennifer Goble con- centrate on their lines. KISS OF DEATH CAST. Pictured left, back row: Tim Barnes, Victor Heimann, Chrissy Isabell, Lisa Ingraham. Center row: Tony Buckley, Mike Erskine, Tara McCrink, Shannon Matthews. Front row: Terri Siragusa, Jennifer Goble, Chris Ruth, Bob Ruth, Susie Miller. Fall Play 25

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In ‘Kiss of Death’ BSHS YIELDS to rising stars-------------- As the minutes ticked away, pulses quickeneo While the auditorium sprang to life with excite- ment and chatter, the scene backstage reflected many hours of hard, dedicated efforts. Such was the setting for this year’s fall play, The Kiss of Death,” performed at BSHS on Friday evening, Nov. 21, and Saturday evening, Nov. 22. In a set consisting of flats made out to be the insides of saloons and jails, this comedy-oriented western provided numerous funny situations set up to entertain the onlookers. The play opens with the arrival of Walter Halli- day, played by senior Steve Novich, who moves to the small town of Red Butte. While attempting to set up the town's first newspaper, Halliday arrives by train, receives a passionate kiss the moment he steps off, and is hopelessly doomed with a kiss of death. This scarlet, Nelly Wilkins, portrayed by sophomore Chrissy Isabell, marks Halliday for death at the mercy of Buck, a feared gunman played by sophomore Mike Erskine. Calling all the shots this year was a new face to the BSHS stage. Mrs. Cindy Peterson shared mix- ed feelings about this year’s first performance. Although there were a lot of younger, inex- perienced actors, I was fairly pleased with the overall performance. However, the Saturday even- ing show went over much better than Friday’s did. Looking ahead, I think that next fall’s play will be much better,” Mrs. Peterson added. —Kim Klise Pictured rop center: Junior Shannon Matthews (Peg) sits pa- tiently as an argument heats up between Steve Novich (Halli- day) and Susie Miller (Shorty). Pictured right: Sophomores Kevin Uhlich. Tim Barnes, and Susie Miller enjoy a game ot cards while Tony Buckley, Mike Erskine. and Victor Heiman look on. New to the BSHS stage. Mrs. Cindy Peterson called all ot the shots this tall. Pictured right: Junior Lisa Ingraham (Ef- fie) is surrounded by adoring onlookers as she stands at the bar. 24 Fall Play

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Pictured right: His faithtul followers listen as Brian Landers (Jesus) tells the Gospel. Uplifting ‘Godspell’ performance - EXCEEDS --------SPIRIT LIMIT--------------------- Many long hours and grueling rehearsals finally paid off as the BSHS presentation of “Godspell entertained audiences on Friday, March 13, and Staurday, March 14. Under direction of Ms. Laurie Brenner and Mrs. Cindy Peterson, the drama and music departments joined forces in this jubilant celebration of the Gospel, as told by St. Matthew. ■‘Godspell is a religious experience to be felt joyously. It is a release of one’s spirit into the larger heart of mankind. Conceived and directed by John- Michael Tebelak, “Godspell shows that the passion of Jesus Christ was to teach love and joy in the hearts of people, rather than hate and sadness. The characters, dressed primarily as clowns in im- provised costumes, used many different theatrical devices to express themselves. Pantomime, charades, puppetry, and the use of folk, ballad, pop and rock enhanced the overall effect of presentation. According to Ms. Laurie Brenner, director, “The performance gave the school the opportunity to see some of our students who are really fine performers. Several students have taken part in community theatre, and ‘Godspell’ gave them a chance to show the people what they really do well.” Senior Brian Landers, who had a lead role in the play, added, “At first, rehearsals seemed kind of slow, but as soon as everyone got comfortable work- ing with each other, everything fell into place nicely despite a few minor problems in preparation.” — Kim Klise GODSPELL CAST. Back row: SunDee Mills (Joanne). Paul Berning (Jeffrey), Frank Dorsey (Herb). Malisa Sanders (Gilmer). Center: Angela Ramirez (Robin), Deann Newton (Sonia). Front: Brian Landers (Jesus), Tim Jones (Judas John the Baptist) Crystal Sawatich (Peggy). Senior Tim Jones carefully applies stage makeup shortly before the performance. 26 Musical