Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Jan Nolting and Jim Koenig Sing Leading Parts Under the spell of Emile ' s love and the beauty of his hilltop, Little Rock bred Nellie begins to wonder how it feels, living on a hillside, looking on an ocean. . . I ' m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair Nellie tells the nur- ses, but nobody believes her — Emile de Becque most of all. A real sham- poo on stage kept Jan and her back- stage assistants hopping to dry her hair in time for the next scene. A two-night run of Rogers and Hammerstein magic — that was the Music Department ' s produc- tion of South Pacific. For those involved in the production, South Pacific was a way of life that began early in October and died down only with Christmas. Caught up in the exuberance of the music and drama, more than 200 Manualites worked to achieve the professional quality that sparkled on- stage November 19 and 20. Seniors Jim Koenig and Jan Nolting played the lead roles of French Planter Emile de Becque and Army Nurse Nellie Forbush, two very different per- sons who suddenly find themselves in love on a South Pacific island during World War II. Support- ing them were Sally Stephans as Liat, Linda Ellis as lilood) Mary, Dennis Dodd ,is Lieutenani Cable, Bob Robinson as Billis, Ron McBride as Captain Bracket, and Susie Robertson and Gary Shives as Emile ' s children. Decked out in sailor suits, marine uniforms, na- tive sarongs, and Seabee makeshift, the boys in the cast provided hearty and touching humor in uni- form and the Army nurses — well, there is noth- ing like a dame! The stasre crew designed ten sets lor the show, and the pit orchestra played the entire score. From Jan ' s shampoo onstage to Bloody Mary ' s Happy Talk, the show drew laughter and tears from cast and audience and was a smashing success. % ' VI

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P-TA, Dads ' Projects Till Bill ' for Extras Parents and teachers of the P-TA and Dads Club combine fun and food for profit throughout the year, and Manual students reap the henefits. Using their time and efforts to help Manual with many projects not covered by official school funds, the two enthusiastic groups play an important role in Manu- al ' s life — from winter to summer vacation. The Manual Dads Club is an indispensable part of the Redskin athletic program. Not only do the teams travel to meets on the trusty P-TA Dads Club bus, but they are feted each season with an Athletic Banquet. The schedule of fall and winter sports and basketball and football programs are made available to all Manualites compliments of Manual Dads Club. The men ushered in the basket- ball season with their annual Dads Club Basketball Clinic, featuring the pre-season varsity scrimmage, with two officials invited to discuss new rules for the year. The P-TA and school clubs join forces each year for the biggest of their projects — the annual Pow- Wow. April 29 saw the gym transformed into a combination carnival and circus, while hungry Red- skins and their friends enjoyed the fare provided in the school cafeteria. The money earned through this and other projects is put to many uses, all for Manual ' s benefit. This year the library boasts a new blond spinet piano, a gift of the P-TA. Many stu- dents attend summer institutes on P-TA grants. President of the P-TA is Mrs. Bruce Richards, and Manual Dads Club president is Mr. Willis Overton. No C-rarions for this military! A juicy hamburger and a 7-Up from the P-TA stand appeal much more to Regina Cox. Mr. Raymond Cain serves orangeade to Redskin fans at the Dads Club Fish Fry, which preceeded the Manual-Howe game last fall. Providing a lift for hungry Redskins, P-TA mothers Mrs. Wayne Shives, Mrs. John Stirling, and Mrs. Don Crafton man one of the three indis- pensable refreshment stands at Dela- van Smith Field.

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In Music Department ' s Big Show, ' South Pacific ' Life gets pretty monotonous sometimes. Sailors, Seabees, Marines, and a native wait for Bloody Mary to liven things up. Never let her go. . . . Emile and Nellie decide that their different backgrounds won ' t keep them from loving each other. Rick Laue, Steve Eaton, Mike Crowder, Steve Land, Steve Price, Bob Yocum, Jerry Peters, and Ralph Wil- liams raise the roof with the show-stopper There Is Nothing Like a Dame. 1 4 %SFV li ' 1 ,„-,.„;, . 1 13