Canton High School - Cantonian Yearbook (Canton, IL)

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Member: of the cart Barbara Bruslr Betty Blierener, Ea' Clrurclrill, Anne Sclvnferer, Wilbur Maricle, fanice Nagel, Barbara Martin, Dann Fidlcr, Larry Sepiclr, Susan Hicnter, Sharon Carver, Carroll Crouse, jim Etlif, Sandra Hooper, and Clrarles Shaw polirlr their line: at an evening rehearsal. L ' A MAN CALLED PETERH GAVE SENIOR W rl Mi Mir Teiztffaizr Ianice Nagel, portraying a strongly opinion ated .fpinster of Peter Marshallix congregation, attack: the rninisterjs practices ax her .rister fflnne Sclrwererj Watclre: Willr lernerity. A Man Called Peterf' a drama illustrating the strength found in God by Reverend Peter Marshall, was presented by the Senior Class on November 16. After four weeks of rehearsals, last minute touches were applied to make-up before the call- Places everybodyl' The curtain parted to the singing of the Scottish ballad, Loch Lomond. Now it was the Seniors' opportunity to prove that a L professional performance can be given by a high school group. The brief hours passed quickly as the actors vividly portrayed the real life characters of Peter Marshall and his associates. As the strains of Loch Lornondv were again heard, the uplifting experience was brought to a close. 24

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King Clue! Carrara and Queen fanice frnfon reign over fextivilief at tlre Horne- rning Dance. Membc'rr of the royal court, rrry Craig and Pat Kuclvan, rland by. y The refereels shrill whistle signaled the kick-off. Cheers broke 'om the crowd as the pigslcin soared through the air . . . and sud- :nly we had recovered an East Peoria fumble, then ramhled 43 Lrds for a touchdown! At half-time, confident and sensing ctory, even though the score was tied, we watched a colorful show :rformed hy the band. Remember the last desperate moments of .e contest? Amidst frantic cheering our spirited team tried but iled to block the losing touchdown-final score, 14-7. Down- :arted, we nevertheless hurried to the dance feeling the game had :en well played. Entering the gym the night of the Homecoming Dance was like altzing into a moonlit field scattered with golden cornshocks. , wistful, harvest moon shone down as we danced to mellow music. 7e shall never forget the excitement as alumni, students and faculty embers made way for the royal procession! We watched proudly i Queen Janice Johnson and King Chet Carrara regally ascended eir thrones. It was then that we Seniors found ourselves with the nlcing feeling that next year we would he among the alumni! The Cimlorzian Staff float, proclaiming Ilia! Hlt Pay! to Szcpporf Ihr' 'I'rarn,J' carried of first prxze for originalily. Tl7f!Pfr1fU COPPFGI jqfff PfiZf in ffl? Future Homernakrrrr of America, ex- decomleal car divmarx with their slogan changing apronr for forrnalx, adaleal lu Ilrf' 'cljrdg 071 I0 Vlflvfy. :1fl7c1Cfi'VCf1f'Xf of the Hornecornirlg Parade.

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In his dual role as play clirector cmd make-up artist, Mr. Charles Walk- er coaches' Charley Shaw Wlnle drawing Wrinkles Ia create flue illusion of an older man. Dann Fidlw, playing tlre par! of a young man clominatea' by his spinner aunt, .reeks advice from lm' minixler fCha1lex Slzawj. Many cross-plots created an interesting and fast-moving play. The Marshall family, composed of Peter, Catherine and Peter-John, seemed always ready to assist in the problems of others, although themselves confronted by many hardships. Judith Bickle, villainess par excellence, admirably succeeded in making life unbearable, not only for the Marshalls but also for her nephew, Allan Talbot, and her introvert sister, Jessie. Because of thc Grants' unhappy marriage, their daughter, Susan, dubiously considered immediate marriage to her fiance, George Youst. Joe Keating, an underprivileged orphan fallen into bad company, was restored to good citizenship by Senator Polk. Although at first a sad outcome was visible, an inevitably happy ending ensued. 25