Charlestown High School - Pirates Yearbook (Charlestown, IN)

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,9 26 Mrs. Hunter would like to an- nounce that play auditions will be postponed again today be- cause of the weather. This was a familiar sound to many would-be actors and actresses who wanted to try out for the play. After many set-backs, Flowers for Algernon finally got under way. Directed by Ms. Karen Hunter, the play was billed as the Grand Opening of the new auditorium, since this was the first time invitations had been sent to various dignitaries of the town and the school board. There was a reception held after the opening night performance in honor of the cast, to show the public the new facilities of the drama department. David VanPelt, in his first theat- rical performance, played the starring role of Charlie Gordon, a retardate who becomes a genious. He and the rest of the cast got standing ovations after each performance. Quite a re- ception for the first serious dra- matic production at CHS in many years. MW Z m; Theatrical performers take standing -; ;

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Kevin Reynolds prepares to overindulge in the prom refreshments catered by Mrs. Snyder. Dancing the night away are Kathy Brower and Io-E Money. With live music the dance floor was crowded all night. Sharing a moment of togetherness are Carol C01- lins and Todd Standifer.

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i ovation for dramatic production ALICE KINNIAN iPaige Combsi shows distress as she faces her feelings about Charlie. AS THE PARENTS of Craig Schiller, their re- tarded son, Ty Stover and Nancy Guthrie, make a crucial decision about his future. CAST AND CREW: Scott Osborn, Paul Southard, Brenda Ross, Sara Tarter, Jenny Perry, Teresa Isaac, Chris Wehner. Row 2: Mrs. Hunter, Mel Carpenter, Kim Wisman, Ty Stover, Nancy Guthrie, David VanPelt, Craig Schiller, Dick Bettler, Kevin Aberle. Row 3: Becky Meals, Pam Stoner, Penny McCawley, Pat Morgan, John Sheehan, Kim Murphy, Mike Wise, Carla McDaniel, Paige Combs, Nancy Crismore, Linda Tully, Karen Lutz, Lydia Strickland. Back: Dick Mickel, Beth Bottorff, Drew Martin, Mark Bow- ers, Laura Bowers, Angie Cavaness, Mary Schafer, Charlie Snyder, David Streets. CHARLIE GORDON is played by David VanPelt in Flowers for Algernon. The role of Charlie was a difficult one, as David had to progress from a likeable retardate to a self-centered, un- grateful genius, and then regress to a retardate again. AFTER CHARLIE WAS operationed on, Dr. Stauss iMarkaowersi and Professor Nemur iMike Wisei check his motor responses, while assistant Burt Seldom Uohn Sheehani takes notes. CHARLIE GORDON working a dough mixer! Steve Tucker, Penny McCawley, Carla McDaniel, and Drew Martin stare in amazement at Char- lie's new-found intelligence.