Dyer Central High School - Echo Yearbook (Dyer, IN)

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Two precedents were set with the production of The Curious Savage ' . For the first time a junior class play was given. It was a play that ran for two nights. Presented by the clctss of ' 63, this comedy was the culmination of weeks of after school and evening practices. Miss Marilee Thanholdt was the producer- director. Technical advisor was Mr. Donn Edwards. CAST OF CHARACTERS Florence. Hannibal. Fairy May. Jeffrey. Mrs. Paddy. Titus. Samuel. Lily Belle. Ethel. Miss Wilhelmina Dr. Emmett. Lynda McPherson .Jim Wozniewski .Kathy Boyer .Peer Lykke .Alice Malsch .Bob Rayfield . Allan Maschger . . . Shirley Hoover . . . Carol Detchon .Gail Ross .Tom De Mik Sue Hilbrich was student director. And Drama Miss Wilhelmina (Gail Ross), Hannible (Jim Wozniewski), and Jeff (Peer Lykke) watch Fairy May (Kathy Boyer) dangerously try to reach a book, The Life Span of the Ape.” Mrs. Savage (Carol Detchon) apparently fears reprisal by her children Titus (Bob Rayfield), Lily Belle (Shirley Hoover), and Samuel (Allan Maschger). On dress rehearsal evening, Marsha Nie- meyer, Diane Pawlowski, and Carol John¬ son applied make-up to Lynda McPherson, Shirley Hoover, and Peer Lykke.

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Evening. The sounds and sights of the school have changed; a new atmosphere prevails. The school is brightly lighted, welcoming all who arrive. The stu¬ dents are dressed in pastel formals emphasized by the black and white of tuxedos. . .or perhaps wool sheaths and suits. . maybe even sweat shirts, berets, and leo¬ tards for a Beatnik Dance. Music issues from a gym unfamiliar with its colored lights and crepe paper streamers. Excitement and anticipation so fill the air as to be almost tangible. The prom, Homecoming, the junior play--only a few of the many evenings to be remembered. Evenings Brightened By Donees Mr. Jordan, Ken Stromberger, Bill Birch, Bob Rayfield, and Only beatniks were allowed to attend this way-out affair. Sandra Ramsey provided music for the Beatnik Dance. - 14 -

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Homecoming-first big social event of the year-starts off with a parade through Dyer. After winding its way through the streets of the town, the parade ends at the football field. Here the winning floats are selected. The evening is climaxed by a rally and a bon¬ fire. The following evening the big game is played. This year Dyer lost to Gavit, 0-6. Im¬ mediately afterward, the Homecoming semi- formal dance is held, at which the King and Queen are crowned. These events combine to make the two exciting days of Homecoming among the busiest and happiest of the school year. Seasonal Dances Standing before the blazing bonfire are cheerleaders Kathy Boyer and Barbara Hall. First place went to Mr. Mygrants jun¬ ior homeroom float, Let ' s Plant Those Gladsi When decorating the gym, the best place to begin is at the top. Homecoming King and Queen, seniors Larry Robinson and Gail Ross, were crowned at the dance by Dick Rakoczy, president of the Lettermen s Club, and Dayle Toth, cap¬ tain of the Varsity cheerleaders. Other candidates were Rayette Stefanski and Randy Ferguson, juniors; Nancy Boyd and Paul Karczewski, sophomores; and Sandy Roe and Tom Mygrants, freshmen.