Divine Redeemer Academy - Pinetum Yearbook (Elizabeth, PA)

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Forensics is definitely not a once-a- week club. It requires long hours of in- between practice, memorization, and more practice. Sophomore, Virginia l-iunckler, attempts to assume the character of Emily in a dramatic inter- pretation of Our Town. In giving extemporaneous speeches one not only needs poise, ability, and confidence lout also a basic knowledge of current events. Jolene Kuch finds news magazines an effective means for gaining this information.

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as M.,,,f Forensics Challenge of public speaking enthu- siasm in competitions ... tension . .. nervousness . . . learning through defeat ... feeling the power of success ... achievement . . . becoming aware of cur- rent events ... learning to give credit . .. take criticism opening up trophy tournaments Student Congress meeting other high school students revealing self through Forensics . . . Diction, eye contact, poise, and interpretation are all necessary in the delivery of a good speech. Freshman Gail Nagy asks Why? in an oration by Robert Libbott. Tension is one of the key emotions in any Foren- sicer's life. President Gerry Lutty and Kathie Vin- son await their results at a major trophy tourna- ment. is at 1 ,.. if M

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,,h, ,,,f, W 5 A Behind the scene activities for Thunder on Sycamore Street include the energies spent by the stage crew: Arlene Cvejkus, Margie O'Brien, Debbie Lugares, Joanne Cipicchio, and Becky Ribovich under the supervision of Jane Donnelly, stage manager. DRA-mastlcs ig if F d After the many trials and tribulations have been met and the last rehearsal concluded, the success of the play is insured and celebrated by a toast made with soft drinks and pizza.