Callaway High School - Lesprit Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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Asleep on the job. David Heflin, in the role of Adam in The Serpent , sleeps as Eve attempts to overcome temptation. i Places, Lights, Curtain! Another year at Callaway brought another season of plays and dramatic events. The Thespian troop num- ber 1648 had 38 talented members. Ms. Halbach sponsored the Thes- pians for the fifth consecutive year. A two part initiation took place on December 11, for the 16 new mem- bers. They did things such as run- ning an obstacle course and a three legged race. The initiated went on a scavenger hunt before the banquet and got items such as a blown out egg shell and old play programs. A formal initiation ceremony at Western Sizzlin finalized the initi- ation that evening. The Thespians participated in the state convention held in Meridian. Five Thespians, Brad Jeffreys, Russ Clower, Steve Powell, David Heflin and Harriet Vaughn, had roles in The Serpent . The Serpent won in district competition held at the University of Southern Mississippi and went on to state competition at Millsaps. Thespians 57

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Fact Or Fiction I ' ve got your handle. Stage manager, Bri- an Dudley, adjusts lights during a pro- duction. All T ' d up. Thespian initiates, Tamy Tri- plett, Ann Saggus, Karen Gibson, Brian Dudley, and Steve Powell, show their natural photogenic qualities. ill I 56 Thespians

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speechless Do you see what I sec? Camera hams, Lisa Carballo and Ann Saggus exchange glances of joy and relief after their first perfor- mance. I see it but I don ' t hear it! Cha- rade, Callaway ' s mime troupe con- stituted the only one of its kind in a state high school. Their mimes ranged from unreal to realistic. A clinic, held in June for all those interested in being a member of Charade, had a large turnout of 70 with only 12 places open to per- formers. They all worked very hard to earn a position. Much work and dedication went into sponsoring this organization to which Ms. 58 Mime Troupe