Clarkston High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (Clarkston, MI)

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Jim Gordon creates the mood for Childrcnhs Theater before trying out for uThe Dragon That Giggled. this yeufs play. Clarkston Creates A Thespian Society The Torch-BcarersT a satirical comedy in three acts. was the drama departmenths first production of the year. Tryouts were held in November and a twelve member cast was chosen. Polly Hanson was the distinguished leading lady: Mm. J, Duro Pampinelli. Also playing major roles wcrc Julie Wil- ford as the spirited rich divorcee, Nelly Fell: Jun Lundy as Mrs. Ritter. and Bruce Rose as Mr. Rittcr, Many long hours uftcr school were spent rehearsing for the three night pru sentation to the public in December. Working behind the scenes were members of the newly formed drama club. part of the International Thespian Socicty which offers scholul- ships to outstanding drama students. Sponsoring this group is Mrs. Robert Gibson. Officers are Polly Hanson. president; Debbie Hoopengarner. secretary: and Julie Wilford. treasure er.

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Debate Speculates Disputable Subjects The Debate Team continued ith trend 0f improving on the previous yearsT records and honors. The Varsity was greatly strengthened by having each of its members, Gail Pawley, Rubin Ridleye Barry Stamper, and Mike Pryomski, attend a three week camp at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. The Varsity competed in two leagues and took second place in both. They compiled an overall record of 32 wins and 10 losses in league competition. The season was highlighted when the team journeyed to Toledo Whit- merhs National Debate Tournament. The Junior Varsity of Lou Nicolas. Mike Saile, Fred Foster, Dawn Willson, and Vicki Johnson showed great promise for next year, helping the squad to continue its winning ways. Quill and Scroll is an honorary organization which is or- ganized to recognize outstanding journalists in high school. The purpose of the club is to display literature written by the clust mcmber, Officers are: Carolyn Jorgensem presi- dent; Polly Hanson, vice president; Dienic Weeks, secretary and Debby Thatcher, treasurer. Quill and Scroll members seated left to right are: Carolyn Inr- genson. Debby Thatcher, Kirt Peters. Louise Parlcllo. Standing are: Dienic Weeks. Pally Hanson. Pat Suilc, sponsor Miss Case. and Bob Garner.

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Mrs. Pumpinulli leuchcs Alan Rose and Jan Lundy the finer techniques oi'druma. Left: Bruce Rose and Jan Lundy. as Mr. and Mrs. Ritter. discuss Mrs Ritter's acting in the village play. Below: Julie Wilford. as Nel- ly13e11,thc easily distracted promptrcss, helps Mrs. Ritter with her stage entrance while Mrs. Pampinelli observes.