Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Theater adopts new casting policy Cathedral High School theater productions took on a new perspective this year with the adoption of the policy of open casting. Throughout the season roles were not restricted to permanent members, and each presentation encouraged a variety of students to participate. Compositions varied from dramatic readings of Animal Farm to portrayals of selections from Shakespeare, which were presented to the student body on in-service days. ee F- -2) : s See Se SS 1 Letting their tragic roles envelop their beings, Kathy Moriarty and Timmy O’Brien contemplate their fates. 2 Lisa Neffinger listens intently to a fellow thespian. 3 “Once more, with feeling!’’ says Ann Marie Fitzgerald. 4 Why do Michael Jalbert, Peter Chase, Robert Derose and Robert Foley look so skeptical? 5 Last minute rehearsing finds Dave Desrosiers and Father Riendeau discussing a difficult pas- sage from“ Animal Farm”

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Seniors pantomime Italian Opera Several students presented Giuseppe Verdi s ‘Il Trovatore”’ for the annual senior opera. The Italian tragedy starred Lee Bennett in the role of Leonora, with Bob Clark as Manrico and Mike Buckley as Count di Luna. The opera was under the direction of Fr. Richard Riendeau. Students spent several months perfecting facial movements and expressions for the pantomime. Juniors and seniors viewed the opera in the spring. 1 Cora McClean and Lee Bennett. 2 Tim Egan and Bob Clark. 3 Mike Buckley, Bob Clark and John Kienzler. 4 row 1: Patrice Nolan, Jewel Slupchuk, June Slupchuk, Julie Veale. row 2: Mary Ellen Scavone, Mary McCarthy, Lori Riedy. row 3: Barbara Egan, Marguerite Pratt row 4: Cindy Methot, Ann Kallagher.

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Pre-season practice improves performers march routines Intensive training in an atmosphere of fun made August 27 to September | a memorable experience for the forty-five members of the Color Guard and Drill Team. The first annual summer work camp took place at Mont Marie, Holyoke. A rigorous twelve-hour schedule included six hours of marching. Cooking, cleaning and relaxation filled the intervals between marching sessions. During training, two routines used at football halftimes were whipped into sharp military presentations. The Color Guard added two new flag-bearers and one gun-bearer, bringing the number to twelve, their highest ever. Work began in early Novemeber for the third annual Thanksgiving Day Special, “A Salute to Our Country.” This performance highlighted a very successful season for the marching units. An extended season provided a bridge for the gap between football games and parades. Home basketball games were brightened with precise movements of a special routine designed for use in the confines of the gym. bS