Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Show salutes America; Stage Crew controls set ‘‘Americana”’ was the theme for the ‘76 Minstrel Show presented in the spring. Joseph DeMontigny acting as Ben Franklin posed the question “What is America,” illustrating the theme. Patricia Gagnon voiced a skeptical view in response to the question. Laurel and Hardy, Uncle Sam, two Vaudeville actors, and a hobo refuted the skeptical claims in turn. They then answered the question in their section of the show through the subthemes of comedy, entertainment, sentiment, and patriotism. All four classes participated in the show directed

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by Mr. Jean P. Beauregard. Mr. Dante Pilegi synchronized the music, and students John Buffum, Joan Flynn, James Kane and Susan Potkai wrote and coordinated the show. “Turn on that spot,’’ ‘‘Who’s got the hammer?” ‘Get ready to pull the curtain.’’ These phrases typified backstage during the year. The stage and lighting crew has worked the Senior Musical, ‘‘West Side Story,’’ the annual Minstrel Show, and several of the play production classes’ shows. Preparation for the shows started months before the performance with the planning of the stage, mikes, lighting, and special effects. Weeks of hard work followed as structures were built and lights adjusted until the show was presented. Mr. David Laux aided productions as faculty adviser for the lighting crew. Sr. Rachael and Miss Diane Guiliana, faculty advisers, worked with the stage crew on stage planning'and construction. 1 ‘Looking over a four leaf clover,” Mike Tunstall, Tim Rogers, Tom Shea, and John Shea sing their version of the old melody. 2 Portraying Oliver Hardy, Mark Klinker does a double take in re- sponse to a joke. 3 Strengthening a weak spot, Dan Geoffroy adjusts the lights. 4 Earphones ready, Dan Harrington waits for the cue to start a tape of the Senior Musical ‘‘West Side Story.” 5 A baffling look comes across the face of Michael Hurley, as Billy Hayes goes through his routine of “who's on first.’ 6 Whether working or relaxing, the stage crew is a close group, always together. 7 Henry Gagnon uses his head when it comes to fixing lights.