Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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MAN OF LA MANCHA The lights dimmed, a hush fell over the crowd, thus was The Man of La Mancha. Possibly the most outstanding student dramatic event in EHS history, Man of La Mancha was directed by Mr. Raymond Goettsch and musical direc- tion was led by Mr. Charles Beckman. The cast and crews rehearsed long hours for the production of the play. Man of La Mancha was recently released for amateur use. How- ever a touch of professionalism was added by the rented costumes which were used, along with the staging of the play at Hemmens Auditorium. The plot deals with Don Miguel Cervantes, who is impris- oned during the Spanish Inquisition. He has with him the complete script of Don Quixote, which the inmates threaten to destroy. In return for the unharmed script Cervantes pre- sents his play with the prisoners taking part in it. His book, Don Quixote, concerns an old idealogical man who sets out on a quest to right the wrongs of the world. The audience never lost in attentiveness as they were con- stantly confronted with the brilliantly done musical num- bers, Man of La Mancha and The Impossible Dream sung by Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. Aldonza and Dulcinea were sung by Aldonza, with the entire company joining in with the Impossible Dream .

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HOMECOMING A Homecoming without rain? Elgin fans thought they'd nev- er see one, but when the team went out to meet their old ri- vals, the East Aurora Tomcats, they played on a dry field and cool autumn night. The annual festivities started out early on the afternoon of October 9, 1970 when some of the students of E.H.S. presented a Charlie Brown skit, letting the audience join in with cheers and songs to take the place of the long lost pep assemblies. Even the Homecoming parade came through with sunny skies. All the floats took their place in line and showed the people of downtown Elgin what the students of their oldest high school could really do. All the organizations carried out the theme of Saturday Night at the Movies . All took hard work and showed it, including the first alumni float. After the parade, all was made ready for the game. The goal- posts were decorated and the floats were lined up for judging. The weather continued to hold out as the team ran on the field. Mums covered the bleachers with big Maroon E's in the center. At half time, Mr. Alexander crowned Terri Roth and Mark Clemens to reign as Homecoming queen and king. The band marched and played the tune Yellow Balloon while the pom pon girls performed to Mission Impossible . The only factor missing was a victory when the Tomcats rolled over Elgin with a score of 27-8. Terri and Mark hosted the annual dance which began after the presentation of the tiarra to Terri and the loving cup to Mark. The gym was decorated with movie gimicks of all kinds, done by students that gave up their Saturday afternoon to pre- pare the downstairs for the second festivities of Homecoming 1970. A group played which consisted of many alumni of E.H.S. On Sunday most of the senior class turned out for the class barbecue at'.Memorial Field. There was free food which natu- rally brought out the crowd, and the regular sports of football and grass fights. All three days of activities made for one Homecoming the students and faculty of Elgin High School should never forget, and a big hand goes out to each and every one who made it a success. G? 15

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