Chaparral High School - Golden Embers Yearbook (Scottsdale, AZ)

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fm 'r Top Left: Chorus members An- :lrea Englehardt and Toni Wade wait for cue from their director. Top Right: Waiting for the next scene are Tanya Prioste, Laura Vick, Leslie Mattson and Gabby Preston. Above: Singing It's a Fine Life are Douglas Perry, l'om Winkle, Tracy Merrifield Top: Reviewing their choreography notes are stage manager john Jacobson and director Ms. Debbie Carrick. Left: Mr. Kenneth Tarter leads chorus in Consider Yourself , a song from the musical. Above: Posing for a publicity shot are Chris Nottleman, Tom Winkle, Douglas Perry, Laura Vick and Tracy Merrifield.

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The audience asked for more and so did his year Chaparral presented its first musical in threthree years with its play adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel Oli- ver . All of Chaparral's fine arts de- partments teamed up to present the very successful show. The character Oliver was played by 11-year old Brian Golub, whose young voice was very strong and carried well. The other main characters of Fa- gin and Nancy were played by Tom Winkle and Tracy Merrifield. George Rozelle and Tanya Prioste portrayed Mr. and Mrs. Sowerberry, and Billy Johnston as Dr. Grimwig provided humorous relief. Mike Meggison and Laura Vick as Mr. Bumble and Widow Corney added their talent to the pro- duction also. For many of the actors this was the first time they had to sing on stage. The choral section of the show was directed by vocal director Kenneth Tarter. Patricia McNeal choreo- graphed the dances, and girls from her dance classes performed as Fagin's workhouse boys. The director of the play was Deborah Cassick and assis- tant director was senior Derek La Baer. The play ran very smoothly, and the production staff did a thorough job. The art club contributed their time and hard work into making and deco- rating the props for every scene. The stage manager was senior John Jacob- sen, and the assistant stage manager was senior Gabriel Miller. The music was provided by the Chaparral or- chestra and was under the direction of Clydene Deckert. As opening night approached, nerves tightened, but during the three days of production, the cast and crew were rewarded by near sell-out crowds. While Fagin sang the phrase, You've got to pick a pocket or two, the fine arts departments at Chaparral saw that all of their hard work and dedication had really paid off. -Cristin McDermott -Lisa Guglielmi Left: After an 'Oliver' rehearsal, cast members relax as they listen to director's comments on their performance.

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The show must go on, and it always does in ' ffm he Chaparral fine arts depart- ment had many expolsive pro- ductions this year. It premiered with the presentation of Neil Simon's 'Barefoot in the Park'. Tracy Merri- field and Derek La Baer had the lead roles of Cory and Paul Bratter, a new- lywed couple. Other actors included Jay J. Collier, Katy Ballard, Michael Meggison, and Billy Johnston. With a cast consisting of only six characters, the play was an overall success. Another of the drama department's productions was called Positive Force. Eight students were involved and it was shown primarily to the Human Relations classes. It consisted of four skits dealing with the problems of teenagers. The Positive Force actors were Todd Jewell, Joe Duffey, Tanya Prioste, George Rozelle, John Howard, Laura Newton, Allison Reid, Andrea Engelheart, and Sandy Thorpe, as stage manager. They performed here at school and at other various loca- tions in the community. Spring Spectacular this year was held in December and was renamed, 'The Show.' Again, as in previous years, student council put on the show along with the help of the drama de- partment. It was a variety show made up of many skits. John Howard, Louis Serro, and Billy Johnston hosted the show, making it a fun night for all. Chaparral's dance class, headed by Mrs. Pat McNeal, put on a dance re- cital during the month of December called 'The Politics of Dancing.' The show lasted about two hours and fea- tured group dances and solos. The dancers were members of Chaparral's dance class and Dance Club. About seventy-five girls performed and choreographed their own dances. The Chorus presented a Christmas recital on December twelfth. The pro- gram was a conglomeration of reli- gious holiday songs. The groups' songs and solos highlighted the even- ing and everything was in perfect har- mony. -Cristin McDermott ,.,,,,,,,,,W,,,,, Left: Qfront Rowj Gina Mercato, Kim Noriwitz, Linda Finkelstein, Rosanna Ronga, Aurea Palacios, Lilly Acosta. QBack Rowj Jamie McBride, Mechaela Tong, Lori Lee Holler, Ka- ren Lindstrom, and Katie Jolma pose for the camera while performing in the Politics of nm.-:...,ff sim...