Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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DRAMA AT EL WOOD HIGH Lights, Camera And Action The 1985-86 Thespian Club performed their fall play on November 16, 1985. It was entitled Our Town” by Thorton Wilder. The cast and crew practiced six weeks before the actual play performance. The audience thought the play went extremely well, and they really liked the graveyard scene. Our Town” seemed to be a very moving play and the moral was to appreciate life; the ordinary days are miracles. The acting of Scott Barnes (George The talent of the actors and actresses will improve with each new play they do.” — Mrs. Herndon Gibbs) and Susanjones (Rebeccca Gibbs) was enjoyed, and all the scenes were well performed. Mrs. Herndon, the Thespian Club Sponsor, thought the play went great with all the hard work and talented thespi-ans. After the first successful play another was to be chosen for the spring play. Several plays were looked over and the thespi-ans were ready to start again. The cooperation was excellent. All the thespians participated in setting up and tearing down. The next play looked very optimistic. Practices went through May 10, the day of the play. Practice, practice, practice helped the spring play go smoothly. On May 10, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. in the Elwood Cafetorium Anne Frank” was performed by the Elwood Thespians. The crowd really enjoyed this play. The play was a very moving one that touched the hearts of the audience. The main roles were well acted along with all other roles. The play went smoothly and the thespians were real excited about it. Mrs. Herndon directed this play with much extra help with set-up, practices, the play, and tear down. Four F.lwood actresses perform a scene from Anne Frank”. At the end of their performance the cast came on stage to They spent much time preparing for the actual play. bow lor everyone. Much applause was given in return. 20 Student Life

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This is Elvis; he has jusi finished a hard game of basketball. Flxiv is from the country of Switzerland. His American family was the Whislcrs. Tepa is always ready to smile for the camera leaving the memory of her visit. Tepa lived with the Watson’s and is from Finland. Morton’s trying to advance his typing skills during his stay in America. Morton participated in football and wrestling during his stay. Morton is from Denmark and lived with the Coles. Anita is taking a break from her lunch. Anita participated in many school activities and was a member of the This is Kirsten pretending to be hard at work. Kir- gymnastics team. Anita lived with the Jones family and is from Norway. sten was a photographer on the Crescent staff. She lived with the Tyner family. She is from Germany. Foreign Exchange Students 19

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Mike Stone. Mario McCabe. Susan Jones, and Leslie Fowler ore acting out a scene in the Spring ploy. Mario McCabe performs a scene from Anne Frank' with much dedication. She really enjoyed the part. A fine performance by Angie Melvin and Scott Dames was demonstrated in Anne Frank . Play 21