Eisenhower High School - Pantherama Yearbook (Decatur, IL)

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Acting The Thespian troupe 541781 of Eisenhower High School is a member of the International Thespian Society. The name Thespians came from Thespis, the ancient Greek actor. Ac- cording to legend. Thespis was the world's first actor. During a festival honoring the god Dion- ysus, Thespis stepped forward from the chorus to speak. This was the beginning of acting in a Tragedy. The symbol for Thespians is two masks flanking a capital The masks are like those used by the ancient Greeks to demonstrate emotions. The masks represent Comedy and Tragedy, the two types of plays performed by the Greeks. The capital T stands for Thespi- Thespians were involved with the plays and musicals put on during the year. They also de- livered Thespian Messages and Songs in the spring. There was an annual induction and awards dinner at which new members were inducted. Awards were presented to the best actors and actresses in the shows put on that year. To be inducted, a Thespian must have been involved with two major productions, and have been voted in by other members. There were twelve members ofthe Thespians. The President was Rod Schanefelt, the Vice President was Delta Sanders. Mrs. Kistler, who teaches act- ing and directed the talent show, was the advisor. - by Todd Gillespie RIGHT: A GROUP ofThespians try to decide where things are to be placed on the backdrop, 21 IIS . ii... s 64 Tliespians 'R YP ABOVE: DARREN Klockenga shows excellent acting ability by playing em- barrassed. RlGllT: THE THESPIANS set every- thing just right. -. -I' his 5 i N na.

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The Halls Are Alive with the Sounds of Music Sit up straighter and sup- port the tone! said Mr. Scott gruffly from behind the piano. The halls were alive with the sound of Eisenhowcr's four choirs. From the very beginning with freshmen all the way up to the upper classmen in concert choir and Tiptones, Mr. Scott was there. improving their sound. projection, and everything else that made the choirs here, the best in town. There was much more sub- stance to the choir hours than just a class where the students sang the hour away. Many went to contests and competitions, and there was an abundance of concerts that they performed. One of those concerts was held at Christmas time when old-fa- shioned and new-fashioned ear- ols were sung to bring the holi- day season in right. The students didn't use choir as an out to other classes. There were many who were se- riously considering making mu- sic as their vocation in life. There were many graduating 4 Choir ABOVE: HOLLY CORRINGTON. .lim Simon. and Michelle Miller dem- onstrate not only impressive voices, but also fine showmanship. r seniors who would pursue music in college. The years of training that Mr. Scott gave his students paid off in big dividends. He had ex- cellent students. and though in- eligibility was like a huge plague to him. the year of music at Eisenhower was a year full of great harmony. RIGHT: THE FRESHMEN show the potential talent in their young voices, BELOW: MR. SCOTT directs the Concert choir in one of their many pcr- formances,