Elkhart Memorial High School - Monolith Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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‘Hansel and Gretel’ Two casts, double the fun! “There were so many talented people auditioning this year, it was hard to choose who the cast would be,”” commented children’s show director Miss Pam Scott. Because of this, and because of the limited number of roles available (eight), she and assistant director Mr. Vince Kel- ly chose to double-cast the roles. ‘| think that it’s good for the students to see a different interpretation of their character,’’ said Miss Scott. This year’s show, “Hansel and Gretel,’’ was much like the original version, with a few additions. Includ- ed was the cuckoo bird (played by Tracy Reed and hannon Huneryager), who was formerly the children’s mother (Stephanie Blake and Missy Acheson); also Griselda, the enchantress (Lorraine Gallagher and Fawn Smith); the evil step- mother (Amy Hayes), the witch (Peggi Stabler and Kristin Manley); the children’s father (Chris Hartman and Roger Leggett); Hansel (Brad Vlaeminck and Jon Tuff), and Gretel (Kristin Vander Hey and Kim Houston). True to the fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel’s stepmother left them in the witch’s forest to starve to death. But instead, the children stumbled upon the witch’s gingerbread house—where they discovered a wonderland of treats. Shortly after- ward, the children were reunited with their father. The evil stepmother, however, was accidentally baked into a cooky inside the witch’s ginger- bread oven. The witch also met with this same unfortunate fate. But in the end, Griselda returned to her house and Hansel and Gretel and family live happily (of course) ever after. Approximately 1,200 men, women, and children attended the two Nov. 8 performances, and many third graders from local elementary schools enjoyed a special morning performance on Nov. 5. -- “Swish to the east, Swish to the west...” The witch (Kristin Manley) utilizes the magical powers of the golden petticoat, stolen from the enchantress Griselda. Gretel (Kristin Vander Hey) struggles to get out of the powerful grasp of the witch ie Manley) as the cuckoo dird (Tracy eed) attempts to save her.

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I've seen. | think we have the nicest looking building around. We have carpet in the classrooms and in all the halls except the ones by the gym.—Vicki Thiele Our cafeteria is kind of different with the sports (insignias on the wall) and the computerized sign. Our school has a lot of decora- tions. —Tabatha Griffen The students and faculty who take advantage all the wonderful op- portunities to take part in class and activities make us special. | would say that participation is the key.—Miss Alice McKeehan, activities director We have a really good music department. We usually score high at contests, and every one fries really hard (to do well). The music teachers are qualified; they come from impressive schools and have a good SS Cre —Betsy Siubbe We ava say, ‘my school is bet- r,’ but actually it’s pretty much Angela McCreary came to Memorial as one of , oe Bi what you make of if by getting in- the persons in the new class for students in Fs , wheelchairs taught by Mrs. Kathy Stump. : volved. The person who says they Ue Aaa La eee don’t like our school is probably For her vocational horticulture class at the : Elkhart Area Career Center, Memorial stu- the same p erson who doesn f dent Becky Felty tends t f the plant ici in Tove ymied Joint spall seat pepe at dae bother to participate in anything. —Mark Arenz

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| iter they are eft to starve in the witch’s mmediately before the first performance, a orest by their wicked stepmother, Hansel very nervous cast gathers backstage for nd Gretel (Brad Viaeminck and Kim comments and suggestions from Miss Scott ouston) ponder their situation. before they go on stage. »™.