Corcoran High School - Glen Echo Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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IHAIIQAIIDIEJF The Performing Arts Class is a course in which students learn the management of theater, how to design and apply makeup for characterization, and the focusing of color lights for a play presentation. Students are instructed in stage movement and in method and styles of acting. With this knowledge, the class commits itself to producing a Fall and Spring show. Set design, publicity, and props are taken care of by the students The Performing Arts Class, under the direction of E. James Lucas, has produced five dramatic comedies and two musical comedies. Students who are interested are encouraged to participate in area Drama Festivals and Speech Contests. In fact, one Performing Arts senior, Ramona George, placed fourth in the N.Y.S. Oral Interpretation Contest held at Cort- land, New York. Though Performing Arts is an English course and fundamen- tals of writing, vocabulary, spelling, and usage are stressed, students enjoy and participate in classroom activities involv- ing Mime, Pantomime, theater games and scene presenta- tions. We are proud of the progress they have made with the program and equally as proud of being labeled the best sec- ondary Performing Arts Program in the city. Q0 O Before the excitement of the opening scene, Lisa Prieopio and Donna Valerino apply their theatrical make-up. 3 M l f S l I l 5 gg tw , , . Barr ' ,ff X, f f ie- During the play, Lil, Abner, John Akins, Julie McPhi11ips, Paul McKenna, and Donna Valerino perform the Dogpatch Dance, which was the play's show stopper.

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Stratego front row: Ganesh Sundaram, Tim Reed, Kathy Tadros. 2nd row: Glen Sturge, Carl Norman, Aaron Tussing. 3rd row: Von Campbell, Jeff Porter, John Canfield. During their lunch break, Sharon Gatewood and Stephanie Wheat passed the time bumping to the music in the background. The Model United Nations Club was one of T.J.C's best tra- vel organizations. Throughout the year the group attended four Model U.N. conferences. In the fall months, they parti- cipated in the Auburn Model U.N. held at Harvard Univer- sity. In the spring, the group went to Rochester for the Roch- ester Association Model U.N. This year was highlighted when the group arrived in New York City for the National High School Model U.N. Conference which was held at the United Nations building. Along with meeting new people, traveling around the Northeast, and en- joying a rewarding experience, the delegates learned the pro- cedural techniques of diplomatic relations and the intricate workings of the United Nations. 'Y W ' first row: Sharon Gatewood, Stephanie Wheat, E. Lucas, Leroy Vance, Lloyd Johnston, Donnie Singleton. 2nd row: Nina Williams, Robin Trotman, Renee Seals, Priscilla Smith, Ivy Tillman, Jaynae Lewis, Shar- on DeLee, Gwen Washington, Renee Watson, Janet Martin. The Action Team has not been seen much this year, but they are very much in action. They have sponsored many of the lollipop sales that are held at T.J.C. in addition to collecting food to be given to the Rescue Mission and needy families. James Lucas, the advisor, and his team are very busy and ac- tive, as tits their name. Cog O

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While performing on stage, some of the members of the cast of Lil' Abner, watch Mammy Yokum yell at Pappy. Standing like a manikin is no easy task, but Judy Douglas performs her job well. 55' :sxggf n 11 rx. ,Ara Getting a little help from a friend, Roger O'Dell prepares for his role in Life of the Party. front row: Cheryl Heard, Loie Gerace, Paul McKenna, Amy Markert, Richard Fennessey, Sabrina Taylor, Connie Stat- hum, Donna Drake, Lisa Procopio, Brian Holm. 2nd row: E. James Lucas, Donna Bornhurst, Robin Duprey, Ramona George, Laura Lapradd, Antonio Baker, David Ford, Rhonda Vesey. 3rd row: Tammy Silva, Judy Douglas, Bridget Sparks, Debbie Galloway, Valerie Mer- rill, Steve Wolfe, Donna Valerino, John Akins, Janet Martin, Theresa Sullivan, Valerie Townsend. 0233