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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+i'i. M-4,5, f 7 mfs, at , ... DAD ' DAUGHTER Those Were the Days was the theme for this year's Dad N' Daughter Date Nite. Hostess Pam Eskey began the evening by welcoming the dads and daughters. The coke bar and roast beef dinner were provided by the Embers, with Levi and Debbie Lathen providing the laughs. Later on the Boys Ensemble surprised the audi- ence, and Kathy White, with some songs and ad-libbing. All this added up to one date that won't be forgotten by either the girls or their fathers. 18 ,db 3 X Q O f' V