Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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LEFT—Lavished with roses after the show Miss Indiana, Becky Graham, was more than appreciated by everyone involved. BELOW—In one of his best roles Steve Elser performed a convincing and witty Mark Twain. RIGHT—Liz Ploog acted as the seductive “Red Hot Mama” using her charms on Lanny Potter. 27

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BELOW—Performing in the gymnastics section of the show, Pam Beaham grace¬ fully glides across the balance beam. ONE IDEA, DRAMKHANA, FAILS TO MEET EXPECTATIONS Disappointment reigned over the Dramkhana. Through long months many students freely donated their time and efforts into producing one of the most elaborate school-spon¬ sored programs ever. So why the disappointment? Few stu¬ dents thought highly enough of the performers’ talents to come and see the show. Sponsored by the Drama Club, Dramkhana was supposed to be a wide variety of light entertainment. Short blackout skits featuring student perform¬ ers consumed much of the pro¬ gram. Other entertainment included piano solos, songs, and dancing. Gymnastic rou¬ tines were performed by the boys and girls gymnastic teams with the aid of their coaches Mr. Everroad and Mrs. Hogan. Rebecca Sue Graham, Miss Indiana, later appeared to do a gymnastic routine with girls from her gymnastic classes. Senior Steve Elser appeared in the guise of Mark Twain as he did parts from “Mark Twain Tonight.” Although the advertising heralding the event included announcements, posters, and a special assembly, the student body acted as if Dramkhana was a secret. To put as much time, planning, and preparation into the program as Drama Club did and still lose money could only be disheartening, and the results of this Dramkhana seriously questions the possibility of another one. ABOVE—Missy Duncan, John Hatpin, and Bonnie Meyer sang and played folk songs as Bruce Hlodnicki held the micro¬ phone. FAR RIGHT—The gorgeous kick line,” composed of Lark Jennings, Vanessa Platis, Barb Graves, Lisa Prange, Missy Duncan, and Trish Scaggs danced their way into the hearts of a very few. 26

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MUSIC MAN PROFESSES TROUBLEr BUT HAS LITTLE BELOW—In a grand finale to “Iowa Stub¬ born,” cast members let loose their genu¬ ine emotions putting an end to months of working together. ABOVE—Going behind the scenes, we found Susan Ton¬ kin putting long hours on the turntable and stationary sets. TOP RIGHT—After expressing their feelings towards each other in “Till There Was You,” Harold Hill, Gregg Searson, and Marian, Beth Charles, prepare to kiss the sentimental kiss which moved the absorbed audi¬ ence. RIGHT—Nancy Waffler practices making up Scott Fulk for his part as Mayor Shinn while Gary Beauchamp chuckles as he awaits his turn. What can happen when a small Iowa town in the early 1900’s populated with stubborn men and old biddies is invaded by the per¬ suasive presence of a big city con man? Well, you got trouble. And if you went to the CP gym May 11 th or 12th, you saw a man by the name of Hill blow into this Iowa town, win over a librarian, and organize a boys’ band with flattery and subtle persuasion. Between the nervous try¬ outs and the very evenings The Music Man was practiced, over a period of about two months; the choir worked to metamorphose the inapt gym floor into River City, Iowa. About 101 people worked diligently on construction, lights, sound, publicity, costumes, and everything else that went into the production. The orchestra and cast executed to perfection considering the rotten acoustics. Audience reception was total as members bounced up and down with the traveling salesmen at the singing of “Rock Island’’ and tapped toes when the cast sang Wells Fargo Wagon.” Whether singing, dancing, or working behind the scenes, every person connected with Music Man played his role to the utmost. One only needed to look at the smiling faces of the cast at cur¬ tain call to know that the prod¬ uction was successful to all.