Carmel High School - Pinnacle Yearbook (Carmel, IN)

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Between 1938 and 1945, about six millionjews were killed in concentra- tion camps. And in 1987, the Thes- pians brought that harsh reality to center stage. Diary of Anne Frank focused on the life on a young Jewish girl hiding out with her family in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War Two. The production, based on Anne Frank's diary, successfully and deli- cately portrayed the anquish and fear of the painful situation. The play was a challenge for me, said junior Debbie Pearlstein. 1've always wanted to play a serious role with a lot of emotion. Having such a close cast helped. Pearlstein played the lead role in the production. To gain a better understanding and feel for the situation, the cast took a special trip to Ft. Wayne, which included a visit to a museum where relics and memoirs of jewish victims of Nazi crimes were exhibited. The trip was just one of the things that truly unified the cast. Since it was a small cast, we were very close. It was incredible the way everyone in the show became the best of friends, said senior john Fitzgerald. The cast put on two performances, one on Oct. 19 and the other on Oct. 21. Both shows were seen by capacity crowds. The success of 'The Diary of Anne Frank' really came through by the way everyone worked together, said senior Heather Baker. The cast's preparation and unity definitely came through to the audi- ence. We did all kinds of research to get some background. We knew what it was all about-- we laughed together, we cried together. We werenit a cast, we were a family. It was a great experience, said Fitzgerald. Because of the various methods used by the cast, The Diary of Anne Frank proved to be a memorable productionl Linda Kassis A few minutes after a rehearsal give junior Debbie Pearlstein and seniors Heather Baker and Neil Newton a chance to talk about their blocking. The cast took a special trip to a Ft. Wayne museum where the actors saw relics of World War Two attrocities against the Jews. Uim Kidwell Photoj 24 Student life

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Carmel police officers didn't have to worry about cruising around town looking for parties to raid when the school held dances. Shoulder-to-shoulder with loud music and brightly colored lights, students flocked to dances. Sometimes it was difficult to believe that people were having fun in the school's cafeteria. I had a great time, said junior Marile Rhan, but it was so crowded that it was almost impossible to find my friends once we got separated. Tony Warren entertained for the second year in a row. Greyhound soccer players, some of his most avid fans, even wore orange and blue Tony Warren sweat outfits. We like him because he plays our kind of music, said junior Scott Mansberger, a soccer player. Unfortunately, Warren decided to leave his Hoosier surroundings dur- ing the year and move to California. I was disappointed to see him leave, said senior Mike Feiwell, but ICE OT EEDED jam at dances, parties I saw his leaving as a great oppor- tunity and bought his entire set up. Feiwell started deejaying at dances across the state. He debuted at Carmel at the Valentine Turnabout Dance spon- sored by the PTO. But school dances weren't the only entertainment. My friends had a surprise party for me on my birth- day, said junior Heather Eichmann. The best part was the cute guy that came to my house, sang 'Happy Birthday' to me and stripped down to almost nothing, she added. Athletes held parties to help build team unity before and after games. The cross country teams had a party at the Carmel Racquet Club to celebrate their state victories. Nothing could have been more fun than beating Coach Koeppen in a set of tennis, said senior Suzy Stewart. No matter what, students found plenty of time and plenty ofoccasions to party with their friends.U Shannon Kernelc S S Even basketball games allow time for cheer- leaders and stuntmen to share some fun and food. During halftime, senior jason Curtis, juniors Kim Young and Sandra Pappas and senior Mike McCvirr enjoy the hospitality room set up in the wrestling room. fShannon Watstxn Photoj 143:23 s Dances, parties 23

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QQ iarv of Anne Frank focused on the lives of ajewish family hiding out in Nazi- occupied Holland during Wtmrlcl Wzir Two. junior Debbie Pearlstein consoles senior Mike Schiavone in their small hiding place above a place of business. Ulm Kitluwzll Plwtoj It takes a lot of work and preparation to put on a production. Sophomore Nicole Schlegel works as part ofthe hackstage crew frantically sewing yet another costume. Uim Kidwell Photoj final application of make-up helps to give senior Neil Newton a more profes- sional look. Diary ofAnne Frank boasted two performances to capacity crowds in the auditorium during October. Uim Kidwell Phntuj Diary of Anne Frank 25