Downers Grove South High School - Caracole Yearbook (Downers Grove, IL)

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The World ofthe Theater MASQUE AND GAVEL 4 Front Row: L. Tauer, D. Kesner, Co-Presidents. Second Row: R. Zurich, V. Pres., H. Fink, Sec. Back Row: P. Lucas, Tres. Masque and Gavel Masque and Gavel is the largest club in the school. lt had 350 members interested in all areas of dramatic experience. Dance, stage design, costume design, and make-up were as much a part of Masque and Gavel as acting. The club was active all year long. They started out the year with a Freshman Picnic. Then, in the fall, they worked at the football concession stand and they sponsored the Homecoming Dance. During the year, all ad- vance ticket sales at South were handled by Masque and Gavel. M8.G also presented a Children's play as a benefit for the lnfant Welfare League and two Debut Theater pro- grams for students who haven't been in a high school production before. They also assisted in financing certain projects. This year, they purchased equipment for the T.V. Studio and they provide funds for students attending summer debate institutes. Mrs. Wood, the sponsor of M 8. G, said the objective of the club is to provide enjoyable learning experi- ence in the field of theater. MASQUE AND GAVEL BOARD - Front Row: D. Kesner, L. Tauer. Second Row: H. Fink, S. Naffziger, P. Lucas. Back Row: M. Gerrity, R. Zurick, J. Macarus P Skalecki, K. Walker, K. Mahnke, K. Norris. one hundred forty seven

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Calliope, the Friends Program Something of a special event takes place every spring with the coming of the annual Calliope, South's literary magazine. This collection of virtu- al masterpieces contained a delightful combina- tion of poetry, fiction, drawings and just plain thoughts. Students carefully scanned the pages in hopes of seeing something of their own on the printed page. The responsibility of compiling the Calliope belonged to the staff. With their sponsor, Mr. Abraham, they must decide what goes into the magazine, fa task in itselfl and then edit, type, manage and assemble until the finished product meets their approval. However, none of this would be possible without the many literary works sub- mitted by the students. A Friend is someone who likes you. The Friends Program at South ran under this same philosophy. Students participating in the Friends Program spent their free time as teacher aides in some of the area elementary schools or in helping the handicapped. These devoted girls not only helped teachers but acquired a certain knowledge and satisfaction on their own that is certainly gratifying. W . if .au mp. FRIENDS PARTICIPANTS: K. Mitorai, C. Pence, L. Vasilian, B. Bcicigalupo, K. Kullen. 'Nu-ff' CALLIOPE STAFF 7 Front Row: H. Fink, E. Avery. Second Row: C. Botts, R. Burge. Back Row: L. Sammarco, C. Mindrum. one hundred forty-six

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The People Behind the Scenes at South Without the assistance of the tech- nical hands of the stage and light crews, a drama production would not be complete. Stage Crew builds sets for all the- ater works in both the Auditorium and the Little Theater and also assists in summer productions. Besides building the various sets they also chonge them during the different plays. Members of the Light Crew may be found in the catwalks or high in the light booth of the Auditorium. Their varied lighting techniques set the time and moods for each production. They also light shows in the Little Theater, for the Grove Players, and special in- terest assemblies thot occur during the school day. . sf I 2 LIGHT CREW - M. Kesner, D. Burson, S. Augustine, D. Ellis, K. Norris and R. Klasen. Not Pictured: G Benesg Chairman. STAGE CREW - Front Row: T. Wesley, M. Tauer, M. Rundo, S. l-lotta, L. Tauer. Back Row: D. Klasen, B. Salter, K. Kullen, K. Mitorai, P. Hubert. .. . . 1, I ,N ,.,..--' ,ff ,, 'ff L x .,'- f , uf- .. ... .1 W one hundred forty-eig ht . , , , 'f -fa 1.4.1 K 'N f 5'