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

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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 ,,,....'-

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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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:,:1'25fflai'-5 ' DIARY OF ANN FRANK DISPLAQ BUDDI The Diary of Ann Frank was the first drama production of this school year. The play is a true story based on a young Jewish girls diary. The play takes place in Holland during World War II, where two Jewish families, the Franks and Van Daans, are hiding from the cruel Nazis terror. The play opens in a somber mood when Mr. Frank returns to the hiding place after he has endured a concentration camp, and the rest of his family has died in others. The following scenes reflect the times past. Although this play is con- sidered a drama, there are many comi- cal family situations. Ann Frank was played by Liz Montgomery. Sherrie Estrada and Mark Lindsay played the Frank parents, and Mary Macey played S i Q 'li' I a . Efvj I G TALE T Ann's older sister. The Van Daan family was portrayed by Tami Beard, Jock Patterson and Mike Danbury as their son Peter. An Eighth personvcame into the picture during the middle of the show. His name was Mr. Dusell fSteve Milnej an elderly Dutch-Jewish dentist in trouble with the Nazis. Miep Venice Somersetj and Mr. Kraler fWillis .Iohnsonj were the families lifeline with the outside. The plays sets were very difficult to construct, having two stor- ies, both visable to the viewer. How- ever, dispite the long production time the show was not well attended. The subject may have been the cause. For those that did attend, though, the play provided excellent entertainment, as well as a learning experience.