Brother Rice High School - Quest Yearbook (Bloomfield Hills, MI)

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1969 CHIEFTAIN STAFF: Front row: S. Palms, R. Schreiner, P. Meyer, D. Lawson, editor, Bennett. Second row: Tracey, C. Dean, D. Ferguson, M. Cronin, A. Clark. Third row: Mitchell, R. Rich, G. Bell, M. McGill, C. Cliilson. Illissing: Br. Kowiilewslci, moderator. fx AA .. l. l969 QUES'l' STAFF: Front row: R. Morrison, assistant editor, T. Murphy, P. Klcwicki. editor, ll. Russell, B. Cutting. Second row: Brotlicr Grirnrilcli, moderator, Cl. English, Mikus, D. MacKenzie, M. Honey. M. Couzcns. Third row: R. Burns, S. Palms, Brennan. S. O'Sullivan. C. Boclette. NI. NlucGuidwin, T. Bums, L. Diehl. Fourth row: N. Loviner. T. Nlonteith. K. Cixrbary, T. Decker. Although laboring to complete articles for rz newspaper deadline, Paul Meyer and lohn Mitchell are interrupted by moderator, Br. Kowaleuiski as he spots nn undesirable sentence. XLYH i' . . .,,i-.e'F-Y -fQ2a.':.i 125

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Rqbortersg onrna lifts Calendar ated Events T 'r t Quest, Chieftain receive acclamation Through vigorous application and high quality work, the diligent puhlications staffs fulfilled the task of reflect- ing Rice's variegated life. A stern challenge, the job made severe demands that are met only with much dedication and resources. Staffed hy devoted and competent people, the yearbook and newspaper were able to make the tre- mendous efliort required to produce good material. ln addition to recounting notable events, the Chieftain grappled with several highly controversial issues, reflecting the students' point of view. Behind Dave Laxvson's and Brother Koxvalewsliis leadership, the newspaper kept the student body and faculty informed, amused and stimulated with its often hotly discussed comments. The Quest, under Pat Klewicki, maintained its tradi- tion of taking pride in producing an award-winning year- hoolc. The stafi was faced with a formidahle goal to sur- pass the previous years highly acclaimed product. Aided hy veteran moderator, Brother Grimaldi, thc hook con- tinued to he a source of esteem and excellence for the school. Yearlaook assistant editor, Rich Morrison inquires about the use of a in the copy, while editor, Pat Klewichi ponders its exact meaning. After finishing a difficult cnttine, Bob Couzens shows it to his section editor Tim Monteith, confident of receiving approval. 124 word E it .f-'W S Q I Striving to attain harmony and laalance on the newspaper pic torial page, Dave Lawson and ,lack Bennett arrange pictures.

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U C , J . ice layers Stock Fair Laa' Musical V SA ss iw X 5. - .f My In his memorable role of Alfred P. Doolittle, ,lohn Currier invokes his comrades to get him to church on time. Right, Ken Calvert and Dick Ferguson display their dancing talents in lVly Fair Lady production. With Wlarcaline Talent A most ohvious shortcoming to the small Brother Rice Drama Club this year was the lack of a school-spolr sored play, an outlet through which they could exhibit their many varied talents. So to quench their thirst to act, they dotted Marians musical spectacular, i'lVly Fair Ladyv with needed male leads. Although hased away, the unusually lavish produc- tion turned to a smash hit for Rice, as the handful of drafted actors delivered overwhelming performances. packing the Marian gym at all showings. Steve Thorn- hury as Henry lliggins, lim llawthorne as Colonel Pickering, and the unforgettahle Alfred P. Doolsittle played hy lohn Currier, meshed with a musical hack- drop of dancing and singing to reap unprecedented dee grees of praise. The spring hrought preparations for another Marian production. one that would render a new dimension to stage arts in area high schools. Masks and Mirrorsn provoked Rice players to again demonstrate their talents, hut now without a script. ln hopes of the resurrection of the formal Rice players next year, Rice's actors have continued their skills with enormous success.