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

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Revue Format Redskin Revue 1973 surprised audiences with its many changes. Some of the revisions were reduc- ing the number of acts from four to three and having an all-casts ' party where awards were pre- sented. The theme of the show, Rivers Around the World, was introduced on both Friday and Saturday nights by Best Choreographer Brenda Huckeba and the Redskin Revue chorus line who saluted America ' s LEFT — The Chief, David Wooden, laments as his daughter is about to be sacrificed. ABOVE — A French loyalist, Bill Davis, mimmicks the Red Baron who invaded Paris in the act Is Anyone Seine Around Here? 20 Redskin Revue

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Randy Ritter Elected President in Manual Musical John P. Wintergreen and his one- word platform, Love, were unani- mously elected to the Presidency by Manual High School students. Of Thee I Sing was the annual musical produced by the Music Department. The story was of a presidential candidate, swept into the White House on a tidal wave of love. Senior Randy Ritter por- trayed this unusual president and Senior Jenny Shoemake co-starred as the sweet and innocent Mary Tur- ner, his secretary, and later the First Lady of the United States. The story involved a jilted blos- som of the South, Miss Diana Devereaux, Senior Lynn Janke. Butch Krodel added extra comedy as the fuddle-brained vice-presi- dent, Alexander Throttlebottom. What seemed to be a simple story of love, marriage, and the White House, turned into an inter- national incident because of the neglected beauty contest winner, who was of French descent. Problems set in because of the teacher strike and other complica- tions, stopping rehearsals before they were started. This eventually led to a postponement from the original dates of November 17-18, to November 30 and December 1. Many cast members practiced musical numbers in their music classes as well as every night at re- hearsals. Mr. Tom Williams, Choir Director, was the musical co-ordina- tor and director. Director of Produc- tions Fred Bennett, assisted by Jun- ior Karen O ' Connor, led stage re- hearsals. Mr. Dan Bolen and the Pit Orchestra accompanied. The Musical opened with a weak start on Thursday night, but the cast rallied for a much better perfor- mance on Saturday evening. •I Musical 19

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Changes, Surprises Audiences greatest river, the Mississippi. Acts, centered around the Seine, Thames, and Snake Rivers, followed. Is Anyone Seine Around Here, written by Sandy Holmes and John Masengale, boasted award winners Tim Baker, Best Male Vocalist, and Lynn Janke, Best Actress. Winners from Mark Shives and Gary Mills ' act, The Taming of the Thames, were Nancy Ellis, Vignette Award, Charles Wolfe, Best Actor, Mark Shives, Best Comic Portrayal, and Merlin ' s Maids, Best-Presented Chorus Line. The final act, Wild Buffalo, You Dirty Old Medicine Man, written by David Sease and Debbie Wood, was chosen Best Act. Other in- dividual winners from the act were Karen O ' Connor, Best Female Vocalist, and the Bannockettes. Best Precision Chorus Line. All awards were given at the party. BELOW — Struggling with the fierce river dragon in a vain effort, is Sophomore Carl Bauman, in The Taming of the Thames. CENTER — Pedal Blossom, the Chief ' s only daughter, portrayed by Karen O ' Connor, is being carried to the Snake River to be sacrificed. Her death was part of the Med- icine Man ' s plot to become chief. BOTTOM — Writers of the winning act, Wild Buffalo, You Dirty Old Medicine Man, David Sease and Debbie Wood, proudly display the trophies they won for their efforts. Redskin Revue 21