Charlestown High School - Pirates Yearbook (Charlestown, IN)

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14 RACULA: THE VAMPIRE STORY, was a success both financially and critically. With former directors Sandy Bowen and Dianne Merillat returning, the play was a success and was per- formed to almost 1300 people. Along with the two evening performances, the cast performed two matinees to elementary and middle school students in Greater Clark. Special effects were used to enhance the play. Lighting and fog created a damp, mystical atmosphere. A cemetery scene, plus a real coffin, gave Dracula an eerie grip on the audience. When Dracula made his final entrance from the rear of the auditorium, the audience re- ceived an added dose of scary excitement. With Jan Jackson and David Lamb in charge of the stage crew, costumes, and behind the scenes work, the cast had only their own roles to worry about. Despite the fact that three cast members developed laryngitis, even Holly Stover, who had the worst case, recovered for the final performances of the play. The cast was made up mostly of underclassmen, with only one senior. Outstanding performances were made by Eddie Curry and Don McCutcheon. Even though the cast lacked experience, they performed their roles with ease and made their characters come alive. Renfield tDon McCutcheony anxiously awaits the arrival of Dracuia, his master. Fall Drama Production of DRACULA A Success As Grimm tDJ. Bowersi holds Dracula, Professor Van Helsing tDeanna Kreutzi drives the stake through his heart. Jonathan and Mina, played by Paige Jenkins and Whitney Wilcoxson, discuss his traumatic experiences in Transylvania.

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4 'lr 1; r-------- veryxstudent had many opportunities to let hxlsmgr her own identity develop and toh-become multifaceted. There were chances for students to display their personalities by participating in clubs, sports, and plays. They could also let go and enjoy themselves at school social activities, such as homecoming festivities, the MORP, and, of course, the prom. Outside of school, jobs, parties, and dates occupied any ex- tra time. Through their social life both in and out of school, students were able to display their interests and identities. After school, seniors Paige Poteet and Jeff Cochran discuss wisdoms of the world r--------- on -O---------O-------------

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Count Dracula Eddie Currw prepares to feast on the neck of Lucy Mlice Pryon. After being insulted by Renfield, Mrs. Westenra Molly Steven goes off the deep end in hyster- ics. Flora 6charme Schilled looks on. At the sight of the cross, Dracula's brides MeIissa lavorka, Lee Ramsey, and Janice Bowem begin to back away. Dracula Cast: DJ. Bowers, Dawn King, Torin Winnett, Alice Pryor, Don McCutcheon, Holly Sto- ver, Paige Jenkins, Whitney Wilcoxson, Scharme Schiller. Back: David Smith, Janice Bowen, Casey Cain, Eddie Curry, Deanna Kreutz, Missy Javorka, Lee Ramsey, Shawn Tully.