Divine Child High School - Clarion Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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Knife in the back. The only witness of the previous murder died in the arms of Roane. Tommy Staggered into the room and died trying to reveal the idenity of the murderer. An unwelcome guest, Augusta Garvey is berated by Dr. Fountaine for snobbery and gossiping Augusta had come by to console the family after an exaggerated story about an aniftial being slaughtered in front of Roane Tell me about life, Tessie? Shel- tered because of her blindness, Roane had to rely on her maid Tessie in or- der to see life outside of her family. Tessie's stories helper! to take the girls' minds off the two murders Young and handsome, Gerald Clayton takes a vacation in the country and gets swept into a murder investigation and a romance with Roane. The day he arrived, his cousin, Hester, reveals the turn of events. The questioning begins. Inspector Church is called in from Scotland Yard to investigate the murder of a laundry girl The servants, Mrs Biller and her son Tommy were the first to be questioned Last minute questions. Mrs. Pritchard takes one final look before opening night to make sure everything is just right It was important to see the production from an audience's per- spective. Tessie................Darlene Zweng Margaret Biller.........Laura Harden Tommy Biller Paul Girardi Hester Fountaine....Linda Baughman Augusta Garvey..........Becky Lennon Gerald Clayton......Jim Roggenbeck Roane Shepperly Kristan DiFranco Ora Fountaine......Michael Starosciak Hubert Biller Craig Poplar Rodney Church Bob Swider Fall Play 13

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You could have heard a pin drop in the audience. The in- sane doctor stalked Roane, trying to rid her of her burden of blindness by an unusual treatment-strangulation! It was the third act of the fall play, The Night is My Enemy . Kristan DiFranco said, Each time we did the scene it was a bit differ- ent. I wasn't sure exactly where Mike would pop out at me next. The performance was the culmination of many rehearsals. During these weeks two kinds of bonds are formed: a bond between the members of the cast and a bond between the actor and his character. Craig Poplar said, You really get to know a person that you spend three or four hours a day with. We had such a great time together that when it was over, we all felt the loss I ♦ A I profoundly. Actors can also 1 I X I V i I I f become so closely attached to I I Q VIII Cy I I vJ I I V-4 ♦ their roles that they may find it difficult to leave their characters behind after rehersal. The Night is My Enemy was the fourth fall play and the second murder mystery performed here. Mrs. Karen Pritchard said. By making a cycle of plays I hope to challenge the ac- tors to use different acting techniques, coordinate the theatre program, and appeal to all types of audiences She contin- ued. ! wanted to have the best people for the best production. To the actors invovled, the play isn't just a way to get on stage and entertain. As Craig Poplar said, The experience was priceless, but I'm going to remember all the friends I made, not the fact that I got a couple minutes in the spotlight. □ by D Zweng 12 Fall Play

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Though the weather outside was frightful, and jack Frost was nipping at our noses, there was an atmosphere of warmth at the Sadie Hawkin's dance. The soft, fluffy snow and dazzling Christmas lights created the perfect setting for a cozy festive evening out of the cold. Warming up the occasion further was the crowning of the Sadie's king, junior john Filiatraut. After the long week of nominations and the final voting, excitement mixed with relief was evident in the new royalty. The other finalists included freshmen Chris Filiatraut and Scott Woodman, sophmores Brad Dickey and Dennis Griffin, junior Bob Swider, and seniors Sean McCausland, Craig Pop- lar, and john Young. Sadies was a very enjoyable evening. The gym was deco- rated nicely and I feel that the sophomore class did an excel- lent job overall, states senior Paul Girardi Sherri Borzymowski said, The dance was fun, and with all the swell company it was a total success. I'd expect nothing less! This tinsel-decked affair was the perfect opportunity for any girl to take her guy out for an evening of fun. Michelle Tricoff said, I think it is a nice change for the girl to ask a guy out. It has been long in com- ing but I think more people are finally starting to get used to it. It's nice for the girl to ask the guy out for a change. From a man's point of view, Craig Poplar said, It's great for girls to experience once in a while what the guys have to go through all the time: the pressure, the nervousness, the responsibility. Some girls might even enjoy being in control better, and may not wait until next Sadies to ask a guy out. I'd love that to happen to me! As the hours of dancing drew to a close, the last of the couples bundled up in their scarves, ear muffs, and mittens. The frosty air was filled with laughter and shouts of farewell. The final delicate snowflakes fell for the perfect touch to a winter wonderland. D by B. Lennon Let it Snow! Chrissy Schmenk and Craig Poplar excitement. The two relaxed with toast an evening of fun, laughter, and friends and good food after the dance 14 Sadie's