Decatur Central High School - Hawkeye Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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%ePnide Sac You Can ' t Take It with You Plays, Snakes, Ballet Dancing, and Fireworks The fall play, You Can ' t Take It With You, brought new changes and attitudes to Decatur ' s stage. Junior Kelly Cole stated, I liked the back stage spirit; it was a lot stronger than past years ' . People got closer and it made the show go better. The play involved a family, the Sycamores, consisting of five members, a few friends, and a cou- ple of extras, all having a unique trait. For example, the grandfather thrived on going to com- mencements and collecting snakes. The mother, Penny, liked to write plays, only because a typewriter was delivered to her house by mistake. Essie, the ballet dancer, after sudying for only eight years, was still clumsy. Other members of the family were the daughter, Alice, who was the only normal member of the family; the father, Paul, whose hobby was making fireworks; Paul ' s friend, Mr. DePinna, who delivered ice eight years before and just stayed; and Essie ' s husband, Ed, who came to dinner one night and also just stayed. Senior Trudi Brown commented that it was different than any other play Decatur has done before. Each character was unique and they all had their limelight. The show was directed by Miss Kathleen Hollibaugh, student director Julie Jackson, with Missy Burner, assistant student director, and Debbie Jones, prompter. Mr. Ron Richardson, a teacher at D.C., stated that he thought You Can ' t Take It With You was one of the best plays done at Decatur in twelve years. He added, Miss Hollibaugh did a super job of organizing the play and getting everything to fall in place. Senior Julie Jackson said, I felt that considering the audience response, the play was successful. We overcame a lot of obstacles and had three smooth performances. Grandpa (Heather White) tells the family ' about the commencement he saw that morning at Columbia. 22 Fall play

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Season ' s Greetings to All Tis the Season to Celebrate Holidays Holidays are an unavoidable part )f everyone ' s year. The one looked orward to most was Christmas. I ike Christmas because I get to go shopping for gifts for my family and riends. All of my family spends Christmas Day together, com- mented senior Jenny Whitlow, vlany students love Christmas )ecause of all the gifts they receive rom family and friends. I like )pening all the presents, especially he big ones, said Senior Jackie Meadows. Junior Gina Mills emembers her most favorite pre- sent as being a three-speed bicy- cle. It had my name on it. I thought I was a big shot. Students are also glad to see Christmas ar- rive because it brings with it a two- week break from school. Hearts are struck by Cupid ' s ar- row on Valentine ' s Day. On this day couples celebrate their love for one another. Girls receive roses, candy, and stuffed animals from their boyfriends. Guys often receive helium balloons saying I love you, gold chains, and stuffed animals. I like Valentine ' s Day because my boyfriend and I go out to dinner and he usually buys me a dozen roses, stated one student. Many students also like Thanksgiving Day. Some students travel out of town to visit with relatives in other states. I went to Iowa with my family to visit my grandparents. I haven ' t seen them for quite a while and we had a lot of fun said Junior Shannon Greve. Thanksgiving is not only spending time with relatives but also prepar- ing a large dinner. Halloween is not as important to teenagers as it is to younger kids. Still students consider Halloween not to be forgotten. I got to work at Scream in the Dark. It was fun trying to scare all the people, stated Senior Tracy Murriell. When asked, drama teacher Miss Kathleen Hollibaugh said her favorite holiday was Easter because it means that spring is on the way and school is almost over! A small Christmas tree decorates the main office. There were many decorations throughout the school and in the classrooms. Feature 21

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Essie Carmichael (Gina Bucho) practices her dancing lessons before her instructor, Mr. Kolenkhov (Shawn Carnes) arrives. Mr. and Mrs. Sycamore (Chris Fitzpatrick and Jennifer Sparks) help Tony (Kelly Cole) make himself at home while he waits for Alice (Melodie Prilliman) to get ready for their date. Rheba (Sabreena Williams) tells Ed (Ric Hudnall) what ' s planned for dinner so he can print the menu on his printing press. Mr. Sycamore (Chris Fitzpatrick) and Donald (DeMarcus Collins) discuss the fireworks. Members of the Cast Grandpa Heather White Penny Jennifer Sparks Paul Chris Fitzpatrick Essie Gina Bucho Ed Ric Hudnall Alice Melodie Prilliman Tony Kelly Cole Mr. DePinna Tony Nelson Mr. Kolenkhov .... Shawn Carnes Donald DeMarcus Collins Rheba Sabreena Williams Mr. Kirby Kevin Sterrett Mrs. Kirby Trudi Brown Miss Wellington . . . Becki Alexander Grand Dutchess Olga Katrina . . . Tamara Harrington Henderson Jon Edwards The Man Andy Nicely Mac Sean Ridge Joe Brent Hartill Fall play 23