Broadway High School - Memories Yearbook (Broadway, VA)

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Let’s Play Marbles Graduation and marbles usually do not have a lot in common. On June 13, 1987 on the freshly mowed foot¬ ball field, however, 179 graduates toyed with mar¬ bles while they patiently waited for the speeches to conclude. As each senior was called forward to receive his diploma, he handed Mr.Jim Gresham a marble which was then placed in Mrs. Mauzy ' s cup. When all the names had been called Mr. Gresham be¬ came the sole owner of 179 marbles. Mr. Gresham ac¬ cepted the marbles with good humor, said Diane Knupp, one of the gradu¬ ates. Tim and Todd Barb, who initiated this caper, got the idea for the marbles at their sister ' s college graduation. They bought the marbles and distributed them to their classmates along with instructions about what to do with them. Most students thought the idea was really good.Beth Showalter com¬ mented that it was a real cool idea, while Jon Pierce thought it was a different twist to graduation. Although the escapade may be commonplace at other schools, the Barb twins were the first to ini¬ tialize the stunt at Broad¬ way. Maybe we will try it at our gaduation, too, said Kelley Holsinger. Mrs. Kim Tate concluded I always thought teachers were the only ones who lost their marbles. True to form, the 1987 graduating class left a lasting impres¬ sion on their school. SENIORS ' SONG. Seniors Ann Coyle andDoyle Wil¬ liams sing with the concert choir. The group provided the music for graduation. Student Life FINAL ASSEMBLY. Final adjust¬ ments to caps and gowns are hur¬ riedly made as the graduates amass. This was the first time in three years graduation was held outside.

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Sour and Sweet Notes Through the school, the rumors were spreading that the musical was going to be a flop. In the au¬ ditorium, the actors were dressed and ready for the dress rehearsal, anticipat¬ ing disaster. Spirits were low throughout the rehearsal. The sets were not finished, and the walls of the Von Trapp mansion fell and al¬ most crushed Jeff Miller. Meanwhile, the Daily News Record tried to take pictures during the mock intermission. Scene changes took ten minutes instead of five, and actors were not in their correct places. Mother Ab¬ bess (Inger Steventon) had bronchitis. Costumes were not ready, and those who had their costumes rushed to change. Finally, the opening night arrived. The audito¬ rium was filled to capacity, the costumes were ready, the sets were up, and the actors were on cue. Everyone was in the right place, and if they were not, they covered their mistakes. Inger Steventon recovered from her illness and was able to charm the audience with her singing. Saturday night ' s performance was better than Friday ' s. There was a larger crowd and a standing ovation. Shannon Dove, male lead in the production, said This musical proved that a positive attitude and a lot of effort can put out a tre¬ mendous performance. That statement is obvious¬ ly true. MELODICAL FUN. James Hiter, Jaimee Harper, David Clark, Mi¬ chele Knupp, and Deanna Han- sbrough gather together. The key¬ board produced sound effects. BEDTIME BALLAD. Maria (Shannon Hummel) and Leisel (Ginny Ruff) sing a lullabye and the children join in. The song My Favorite Things is well known to many. Spring Musical 9

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PARADING GRADUATES. Joan¬ na Myers, Theresa Nesselrodt, Mike Painter, Cindy Painter, Sta¬ cy Pangle, and Melissa Phillips walk onto the football field. Mike Painter boldly sports his shades. LOOKING TO THE FUTURE. As Mrs. Betsy Mauzy and Tonya Gowl look on, Mr. James Gresh¬ am addresses the seniors of 1987. Since Mr. Gresham was trans- fered, this was his last ceremony. MOMENT OF PRIDE. Beth Baker grasps her diploma happily as she walks to her seat. Baker ' s smile reflects the feelings of all the graduates. Graduation