DeKalb High School - Saber Yearbook (Waterloo, IN)

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A letter from a concerned pet owner is read by Thurber’s Visions Provide Insight ames Thurber, though his eye- sight failed him toward the end of his life, was able to see human na- ture very well. The wide range of this vision was there for all to see as A Thur- ber Carnival was presented on the stage of the auditorium on November 6 and 8, 1986. The play, which consists of a series of sketch-like episodes, was performed by a large ensemble cast and directed by Mrs. Shelly Johnson and Mr. Kent Johnson. Dawn VanAllen to the Pet Doctor. Perhaps this one is about the fish with ears. Practice sessions began in early Oc- tober. Fueled by lots of pop and fast food, the cast spent most evenings be- tween Monday and Thursday, some- times until 10:00 or later, working on their lines and timing so that every- thing would be just right for the per- formance. The sketches, based mainly on Thur- ber’s short stories, were held together by zany sounds provided by a small mu- sical ensemble. In one sketch, Lynn Heading in their car for their weekly visit to town are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mitty, played by Kim Yates and Chris Franks (top). Brown was the wife whose husband, Dennis Blaker, seems about to pull off her murder, but the episode ends with the wife about to turn the tables on her devious spouse. Other memorable sketches were entitled “Little Girl and Wolf,” “Casuals,” and ‘‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” The play opened and closed with the entire cast on stage delivering a series of humorous and or philosophical one-liners. Musical bridges are provided by Mrs. Shelly Johnson, Thom Smith (in back), Aimee Allison, and Brett Browand. Tom Michael, on bass, is hid- den. 13 FALL PLAY

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After partaking of too many Christmas “spirits,” these shoppers (Steve Crawford, Randy More- land, and John MacDonald) join voices in harmo- nious song. With his stethoscope at the ready, Dirk McKown, as the Pet Doctor, answers one of sev- eral questions from his inquiring listening audi- ence. ‘Let us ponder this thought fora moment...” It must be a very interesting operation! Mark Jeff Heisler delivers his line during a rehearsal of | Gurtner, John MacDonald, and Chris Straw react the play’s conclusion. during one of Walter Mitty’s dream episodes. e 12 FALL PLAY

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Holidays Are Happy Days Kalb High School. Labor Day weekend was celebrated at the ACD auction and car show. Over Halloween the choir sponsored Halloween-O-Grams. Many students participated by paying 25¢ to 75¢ to send someone a message. The band celebrated Halloween by dressing up in costumes for the football game that evening. The cold and wintery weather Two days after Thanksgiving there was plenty to be thankful for, as the football team won the state championship. For Christmas the bands and choirs pre- sented a concert. Valentines Day was celebrated with Valentine-O-Grams, when students sent their girlfriend boyfriend a special message. The next holiday wasn’t cele- brated by everyone in the same way. This holiday was “Spring Break.’’ Some The holidays came and went at De- — — brought Thanksgiving and Christmas. students celebrated by travenae to Florida or some other warm place while others just stayed home. Easter landed at DHS and bounced right back out. Students celebrated on their 3-day weekend over the holiday. Finally the most long-awaited holiday arrived: SUMMER VACATION! All the students had big plans for their summer vacation when they made the big break until the next school year starts. All decked out for Halloween is freshman band member Scott Allison playing his trumpet during a halftime performance. The Symphonic Band awaits Mr. Karkosky to step up on the platform to begin playing for the Christmas concert during school. 14 HOLIDAYS The Barbershop Quartet serenades senior Brad Blickenstaff with a special song during home- room on Valentines Day as a project for choir.