Douglas Southall Freeman High School - Historian Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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° e ° o sd sd ° 9 ° Rock Star. Junior John Morand, drummer for the band Dragon, works at a Thursday evening rehearsal. Disco cheerleaders. Practicing for their routine in Stunt Talent Night, cheerleaders Vay Saurs, Julie Powell, Jennifer Penley, Sue Cosby, and Sarah Adams work on their dance form. Stunt Talent Night 25

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The junior class brought back childhood memories when it presented Stunt Talent Night with the theme of Walt Disney’s Jungle Book. Lions and tigers and bears along with monkeys, panthers, and killer bees filled the stage between the various acts. Auditions for the talent show were held during the last week in January. A panel of judges selected the acts for their originality and talent. The show was presented on March 8, 9, and 10, after months of planning and organizing. The entertainment was provided by the varsity cheerleaders, Rebelettes 3 and 4, Interact, Key Club, several bands, individual acts, and musical performers. The Jungle Book characters provoked much laughter throughout the show as they presented scenes from their version of the story. The directors, Doug Walker and David Wu, worked with the entertainers and the backstage crew to make the show a success. The crew consisted of juniors, who moved props and those who worked on the makeup, costume, and set design and construction O committees. The many weeks of preparation and rehearsal proved worthwhile when the Well Don e performances were given. Everyone involved in the show felt a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment seeing At work or at play. Juniors Chris Booker, Steve the successful results. The juniors also Bond, and Teresa Raynor work on their parts at an afternoon practice. received the profits from the ticket sales. 24 Stunt Talent Night

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The warning. Senior Tom Neblet warns Melanie Straw with a knife against her throat to be a careful visitor in The Playroom. Happy together. Seniors David Hirschi and Kacy Pollard portray a rich couple in The Playroom. Did you ever want to be a famous actor or actress but didn’t know where to begin? Believe it or not, Rebels had an excellent opportunity to find their talents in the field of acting! This opportunity was offered through the drama classes. The drama students were taught the skills and techniques of acting. Throughout the year they studied the theatre and various plays and playwrights. Each six weeks meant new projects in the form of skits and pantomimes. As senior Jody Newman commented, “Many people consider drama an easy class. If time is devoted, improvement is inevitable. Most of all, one gets to know his own acting ability.” For two nights in November, the auditorium was filled with students, teachers, parents, and friends enjoying the dramatic talent in The Playroom. The setting was a dual one, for the stage served as an attic playroom and a living room simultaneously. The action took place in New York during the 1960’s. Five spoiled teenagers, Theresa Raynor, Angel Pate, David Scoven, Mark Atkinson, and Tom Neblett kidnapped Melanie Straw in rebellion against her parents, Kacy Pollard and David Hirschi. Though they attempted to drug their captive, the teenagers were stopped by the police at the end of the play. Express Thyself 26 Plays