Burke High School - Burke Book Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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B e B e Birdie The 1977 spring musical was Michael Stewart's play Bye Bye Birdie which was presented in the Burke High School Auditorium from April 29 through April 30. The play was under the direction of Ms. Peg Shafer, who will be at UNO next fall on a sabbatical leave. All of the music was under the direction of Mr. Jeff Sayre, who joined the Music Department this year. Players for g'Bye Bye Birdie included many actors and actresses that were very familiar to the audience as they have appeared in many Burke drama productions, however, there were a number of new faces. James Peregoy, who came to Omaha from Florida, played the part of Conrad Birdie. Birdie is a singing star who has just been drafted into the Army. Stu Watt portrayed the part of Conrad's manager, Albertg and Stef Marino, as Rose, was Albert's fiancee and secretary. When Conrad goes off to war, Albert wants to go to college and become a teacher of Englishg then he and Rose can marry. Money seems to be the big problem, thus they hatch this scheme involving Conrad that will make enough money to enable them to marry. This gimmick results in an unusually humorous and lighthearted story. The band, which played for the musical, was under the direction of Dr. Stephen Lawrenceg the dancers were choreographed by Ms. Pam Fuxa. The scenery was simply done, but was effective for the fast moving action of this comedy. Usually Burke High School has been known for the elaborate state sets that have made the Burke musicals famous, however, budget problems made such sets impossible this year. Burke will miss Ms. Shafer, who made the Drama Department something special. Comes To Burk ssc? CO!

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Honor's Da Pays Homage To eniorf On the morning of June 6, 1977, the senior class marched into the gymnasium to the popular 'tPomp And Circum- stancev which was played by the Burke High School Band under the direction of Dr. Stephen Lawrence. The students had gathered along with the faculty and parents to honor the seniors who had achieved academic scholarships as well as military and athletic scholarships. The underclassmen were honoredias Well for outstanding academic achievementg the NHS initiated eighty-six students by placing a paper medallion around their neck. Later they are able to purchase the medallion in the form of a pin or necklace. Students were also honored in the fields of art, vocal music, instrumental music, drama, and journalism. Mm