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

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L ' il Abner enlivens Manual stage with snappy song and dialogue The famous comic-strip residents of Dogpatch, U.S.A. came to life and song on Manual ' s stage in the 1974-75 musical production, Li ' l Abner. While the fun lasted only a few hours for the audience, the cast and director, Mr. Fred Bennett, mix- ed their enjoyment with four weeks of hard work in preparation for the performance. The story told how Al Capp ' s car- toon hero, Li ' l Abner (Senior Brian Stuard) saved Dogpatch from de- struction. The town was threatened by being turned into a bombing site because the U.S. government deemed Dogpatch the most un- necessary town in the country. Mammy Yokum (Soph. Mary Max- well) temporarily saved the day with her Yokumberry Tonic. The tonic 1 — Li ' l Abner (Senior Brian Stuard) ponders over the mission he must take to save the town. 2 — Dogpatchers (Kathy Wolfe, Sharon Jer- rell, and Carolyn Quassey) discuss the race. 3 — General Bullmoose (Senior Randy Ferris) was apprehended and arrested for his evil- ness. 4 — Pappy Yokum (Junior Jim Hummel) ex- presses his views to the folks of Dogpatch. 5 — Pappy and Abner (Jim Hummel and Brian Stuard) discuss what they should do, as the town citizens look on. turned weak men into strong men. This stopped the government from destroying Dogpatch. However, a conniving politician, played by Sen- ior Randy Ferris as General Bull- moose, plotted to fix the Sadie Hawkins Day Race to get Abner and the tonic in his clutches. The race entailed the girls chasing the boys of their choice, hoping to catch and marry one. The ever-patient Daisy Mae (Senior Linda Mascoe) also hoped to get Abner, and was crush- ed when the General ' s plan worked. A group of concerned citizens of Dogpatch then went to Washington, D.C., turned the town upside down, and saved Abner. Together, Daisy and Abner found true happiness and the town was saved. ' Lil Abner was accepted with much applause by its audience. 20 Musical

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AEW, extra activities give insight into everyday life American Education Week pro- duced much activity as both stu- dents and faculty prepared for a busy week, paying tribute to edu- cation. At Open House, parents had an opportunity to get to know their chidlren ' s teachers. Turnabout day was a special one for seniors, as they took over teaching for a day. One student remarked, I didn ' t know so much preparation was involved. All agreed that they gain- ed insight into the daily lives of faculty and staff. The remainder of pictures on this page deals with other insights into the lives of Manualites. Both serious and goofing off moments are all a part of the total picture of Manual. 1 — Seniors Jeff Russell and Sheila Frank proudly display their trophies from the Distributive Education Club of America. Jeff won second place in job interviewing and Sheila won fourth place in cashiering, in district competition. Jeff ' s award enabled him to participate in the state competition held March 16-18 at French Lick, Indiana. 2 — Superintendent of Public Schools of Indianapolis Karl Kalp signs a declaration officially opening American Education Week. 3 — Every year on the day prior to Christ- mas vacation, Santa Claus roams the halls of Manual shouting season ' s greetings. Here Sophomore Earl Tardy tells Santa, Senior Ernie Hill, everything he wants for Christmas. Looking on are Sophomores Karen Braken and Robin Henderson. 22 AEW