Columbia Heights High School - Cohian Yearbook (Columbia Heights, MN)

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After on evening filled with dctivity, Sue Bruen and Keith Er- lcindson unwind to subdued tones of music. As Cheryl Hcining carefully considers her next move, Steve lngvorsson takes odvcintoge of the opportunity for cz quick nop. Reverend William McKee tells it like it is, on the subiects of drinking, smoking, ond morality. IIS

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Sadie Race Proves Swiftness an Asset Secretly hoarded supplies and fierce competition brought a record total of 9,000 cans to the lobby on the final day of the Thanksgiving food drive. After the food had been presented to a representative of Anoka County Wel- tore at the Wednesday morning assem- bly, Reverend Bill McKee spoke to the students on problems they confront in a phony world. Reverend McKee ad- vised youth to be thankful for people who tell it like it is. In the evening came the annual Sadie Hawkins hoedown. After a chase, when young Daisie Maes rushed after pro- spective mates, couples entered the gym. The Metropolitan Soul performed while citizens of Dogpatch CHHS en- tered a bean counting contest, spent time in the hoosegow, relaxed in the hay, got married, and danced. A conglomeration of cans, over three times any previous total, floods the lobby. ll4 F N High spirits prevail as Daisie Mae Linda Moonan and Little Abner Chuck Olsen, attired in Sunday bests, reign over Dogpatch '68. At the hitchin' post, JoAnne Graslewicz presents her catch, Kevin Brown, to Marryin' Sam Peterson, who will preside over the hillbilly wedding. ' I

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Spirited Cast's Efforts to Thurber 'em Dead Captivate Record Audiences, Please Director Presentation of Thurber Carnival marked the most ambitious staging ef- fort ever undertaken by the CHHS drama department. Scenes from James Thurber's writings were performed by a forty member cast. The large cast and continual costume otic backstage and dressing room conditions. A live band on stage helped maintain the play's momentum. Capacity and near capacity audiences viewed per- formances on November 14, 15, 16, 21 and 23. and make-up changes often caused cha- : M After signing the surrender terms at Appomattox, Confederates Dale Johnson, Gary Peterson, and Bill Hill join Union soldiers Mark Grochek and Mike Hartel in a salute to l'Dixie. At dress rehearsal, Mr. Fischer catches several shots Henpecked Bill Hill drifts into another daydream of his cast in their colorful costumes. under the watchful eye of his wife, Mary Berzak.