Dana Hills High School - Mast Yearbook (Dana Point, CA)

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CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS SPRE D YULETIDE There were three major Christmas programs during the week prior to va- cation, They attracted people from both school and community. Among the programs were a two night showing ofa drama presentation created by Mr. Grimm, a choral presentation, Can- dlelight and Carolsl' and a Christmas Concert in the Porthole. The drama presentation, titled 'gCharlie Brown: The Real Meaning of Christmas , was presented on Thursday and Friday night in the Porthole. The program was designed to vitalize the deeper meaning of Christmas, utilizing the charactors of Charles Schultz as played by drama 4-p 3 y 5 . Q s at SPIRIT students. The show portrayed Charlie Brown QSteve Stanszykj as trying to de- sign a Christmas play, but the rest of the Peanuts gang reject this idea in favor of a rowdy dance show. Later Charlie falls asleep on stage and dreams that the Angel Gabriel CMike Mulvaneyb leads him on a journey to visit the Holy Manger, and explains the real meaning of Christmas to him. The program ends with the rest of the gang retaining their idea for the play. The admission was free, in the Christ- mas spirit, and the show was well re- ceived. The Dana Hills Music Depart- ment always plays a major role in mak- -' LI 6' I us-S7 Sai 77 , 'O Jr- - :S P Q il if ,Q ,J If-1 xg 0 401.7 iS 3 U ' KI ff Q -as x , K 4 -O ,ga 1 I fa- - 1 One Year Before the Mast

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WMV, , I ,. 1 'muh rt., ff' 5,3516 L7 ff It ' ,f ' Activities on Board A full round of activities took place just before the Christmas vacation. The entire week prior to vacation was filled with secret mistletoe sales, pep rallies, a Santa Clause visit, carolers and a can drive. To show their Christmas spirit students covered their lockers with wrapping paper during the week. The secret mistletoe at 25 qt a toe brought in money for the sophomore class, and the can drive made money for the needy. The weeks activities, however, were dwarfed by the full gamut of activities and presentations during E.P. Friday. These included an all male pep rally presented by Juniors and Seniors to promote the Powderpuff game, a real Santa from the Key Club with whom one could have his picture taken for a small charge, and, hardly noticed at the far end of the mall, a plant sale. The pep rally started the E.P. off with the '- . ' :P 1: - A participants quite uncomfortable with their un-natural parts, but their Pow- derpuff support was stressed clearly. Following this, carolers sang from the balcony, then trapsed thru the halls, performing with more enthusiasm than talent in some cases, but with good in- tent. The plant sale offered potted plants and things dealing with them. At the end of the day the school had taken on the look of a mad Santas store- house. For those not tired out by it all, the Christmas Formal took place at the Mendenosa Recreation center on Fri- day night. Here formally attired cou- ples danced to the equally formal sounds of Freedom 4, a large group complete with a brass section. Here a court was elected during the dance, also. The evening was a joy for all who came, and added a touch of class to finish the frenzied week. VMQWMW ff -K Q '71 if 1 1 A Q a 1 5 J I. ' i L -, igf '- ' - ,f i l L 1?-Zi .' lg! P M gt gh E ,

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f 4 ing each Christmas more joyful with the pleasure that music brings. The Christmas Concert was presented Monday night in the Porthole. This presentation used the talents of the various Dana Hills bands, conducted by Mr. Badham, in performing the works of many contemporary and tra- ditional composers. The concert featured a theme of Christmas around the World, by playing compositions from many different countries. The Christmas Choral Concert followed a Bicentennial theme. It was titled Candlelight and Carols. . .The Christmas Story. An Early American ,. a z Q .lu Setting . Featured in this scope, the program included the compositions of William Billings, an early Bostonian composer. The program began with a stairway entrance, and was accented by candlelight and brass accompaniement from the band. The program, which took place in the mall, was directed by Dr. Priestly and was well attended. This years Christmas program was not small, and demonstrated the ability of the Drama and Music Departments. It helped put a little more Christmas spirit into the hearts of those that attended the Christmas presentations. l Patty tLeslie Fletcherj helps Linus fTom Rohdej remember a line during Charlies play. 25 One of the three wise persons asks the angel Gabriel tMike Mulvaneyj to see the Christ child. 33 Laurle Myers and Marla Shoffner participate in a llute trio at the Christmas Concert. 43 The entire band performed in the Porthole at the Christmas Concert. SJ Lisa Meyer and David Deverich perform a duet. 63 Mr. Badham announces the next number after the band has taken its bow and left. 71 Lucy QMaura Mit- chelll asks Schroeder Uohn Schreinerj if they will ever marry. 83 The Madrigals and A-Capella choirs perform Carol of the Newborn King with the band at the Christmas Choral Concert. 93 The grand stairway entrance began 'KCandle- light and Carols with the singing of Of the Fa- ther Love Begotten . Section Name See Other Pages ,,,....'-