Dickinson High School - Gator Yearbook (Dickinson, TX)

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a ' d stardom ;j 3ig Walker and David Piatt escort senior George Marchetle to the rubber room in the December production o( arvey

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Lights! Camera! Action r he members of the Dickinson Drama ' Department, commonly referred to as Thespians, are a very talented and dedicated group. There is much more to be learned as a Thespian than acting skills. Senior George Marchette. a fourth year drama student, best sums up the Thespian experience by stating Besides acting skills, we learn technical skills and drafting skills, but most of all. we learn about other people. He later added. It ' s fun and en)oyable! Unknown to most people are the detail- ed and elaborate steps that go into the production of a single play. One of the most difficult tricks is to chose a play that can be performed utilizing the limited space available at the high school. Next, auditions are held and the all-star cast of characters is selected. There are several other positions that must be filled before practices begin. A stage manager and director ' s assistant are carefully chosen to handle the show and keep practices running smoothly. A set designer and building crew of approximately 12 students are needed to build and paint flats for the stage setting. An expert make-up artist is chosen to apply stage make-up to the actors. Costumes are fit- ted, and a lights and sound manager are hired. Everyone plays a role in the pro- duction of the play, from the publicity Samaniha Townsend. Derrick Grandstad, Lang Lywiski. Mau reen Woods, and Melissa Barranco are obviously interested in Mimi MiHican ' s description ot the quadium bomb crew, who handles pictures, posters, pro- grams, announcements, and flyers, to the house crew, who is responsible for ticket sales, refreshments, and decorations Finally, after rehearsing a strenuous 2-3 hours 5 days a week lor 6 weeks, the cast and crew are prepared for opening night In the fall, the Thespians presented their first play. The Mouse That Roared Then in December Harvey premiered. The U.I.L play. The Imaginary Invalid. was performed in the spring. The Dickin- son Thespians walked away from U.I.L. competition with prestigious awards. Johnny Praylor. a junior at DHS. was named to the All-Star Cast, freshman Enid Graham was awarded Best Actress. and Savannah Gorrell received Honorable Mention It IS easy to become a Thespian Any in- terested student must earn only 10 Thes- pian points Mrs Woods, who has been the sponsor of the Thespians tor four years, thinks Thespians gives students a chance to develop their character and gam self confidence Joining the Thes- pians IS the first step toward stardom tor all aspinng actors and actresses Their end of the year activities included the annual Academy Awards to hornx outstanding performances, and a faculty tea in appreciation for the faculty ' s support P F(r«l Row: Savannah Gorell. Derrick GrandslaM. Melissa Barianco. Jed St John. Kath Baker 8«cond Row: Donna Baily. Oonsell Mainer. Lang Lywiski. Maureen Woods. Samantha Townsend Third How: ' loorge Mar- chette. Craig Walker. Mrs Woods Thespians

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Seniof Bethany Filch obvwusJy does not agfee wrTih c Juniors Stacey Keliler. Lisa Mayfield. and mascol At the kick-otl pep rally, the varsity cheerleaders camp during the surnmer The aq«jad was se«ect«d Michelle Martin discuss their homecoming r ' nn ' (or demonstrate one of the new pyramid stunts they as one o) fh top t f- f wMit m t» ;!n » r alter the Clear Lake game . .uned at a National Cheerleaders Association Austin ci , Front Row: I isa Maylield. Lauia Youngblood. Patty • r.i .iv.iyi- Monica Mitchnei Back Row: Stacey Keltler. Bethany Filch. Christine Pyle. Donna Carrtgan i fMu Spirit Leaders ■ I