DeKalb High School - Saber Yearbook (Waterloo, IN)

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Donald (Brian Fee) examines the drunken ac- tress Gay Wellington (Dee Waluk) wondering if she is alive or dead. While Mr. DePinna (Blaine Lumpkins) as- Ed (Rick Cook) is scorned by the rest of the sumes the pose of a discus thrower, Penny (El- family when he seriously suggests that some- len Stoneking) demonstrates her artistic tal- one is following him. ent. Mr. Kolenkhov (Don Dickman) and Grandpa (Jim Schmidt) discuss the Russian government and its problems. Spring Play 29

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“You Can't Take It With You”... but the audience did take something with them — the memory of a very funny show. Written by Hart Kaufman, “You Can’t Take It With You” transports you back to the late 30’s where -you meet the most extraordinary family. The Sycamores have several fascinating traits and hobbies. There’s Penny, who writes absurd plays. Grandpa’s main inter- ests are collecting snakes and attend- ing commencements. Paul makes fireworks aided by Mr. DePinna. Es- sie and her husband, Ed, and Essie’s ballet teacher Kolenkhov, a loud Rus- sian. Confusion results when Alice, the rather straight member of the family falls in love with Anthony Kirby, son of a wealthy businessman. The court- ship seems doomed to fail as the two families cannot resolve their very ob- vious differences. Yet while the Kirby’s may hold the Sycamores in great distaste, the audience loved them and despite snakes and fire- crackers, plays and ballet dancing, common sense prevails and Tony and Alice are to be married. Once again the director Mr. Nagel displayed his Astounded when they are faced with agun, the Deb Christian is oblivious to the happenings expertise in using to its fullest extent, Sycamore family and friends have no choice around her as she carefully applies makeup to the abundant talent of the students. but to obey the orders. Brian Fee’s face. i 28 Spring Play

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On Friday, May 6th, the Fine Arts Festival opened after weeks of prep- aration by the music, drama, and art departments. The band’s chicken barbeque was first on the list after which the hilarious play “You Can’t Take It With You” was presented. During intermission and at other times during the week people took the opportunity to wander through the gymnasium and examine the art displays. Jewelry, woodwork, needle- craft and paintings were just a few of the exhibitions which fascinated the visitors. Sunday afternoon the A Cap- pella and Concert choirs presented an excellent program. The festival cul- minated on Monday night in a Pops concert presented by the Band. The festival provided a vast insight into the fine arts department. The talents and creativity of many students was displayed in the gymnasium for everyone to admire. 30 Fine Arts Fine Arts Festival The Concert and Symphonic bands performed Joe Morr, Ned Donaldson, Bob Morr, and their portion of the music department’s pre- Mark Graber were a few of the people who sentation on Monday night. enjoyed the band’s chicken barbeque supper.