Episcopal High School - Accolade Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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— YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Oddity Runs In The Family It is often said that eccentricities run in the family. This may or may not be true of the family at EHS, but it is definitely true of the Sycamore's, the family in the Thespian's production of You Can't Take It With You. Since there were no ''normal'' characters, each student had to create his or her own personality. The actors did an excellent job of developing a special peculiarity for each figure. This diversification of characters is what made this play so interesting. As important as characterization. Penny prepares to show Gay, ihe inebriated actress her latest manuscript while Grandpa. Paul, and Donald look on Photo by D. LeBhnc. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby sit for the dinner party that would not happen. They arrived, but Penny, their hostess, was unprepared. PhotohyD. LcB-hnc. was the attention to detail of the sets and costumes. Hundreds of hours were dedicated to reproducing the cluttered room of the Sycamore home in New York during the 1940's. Such details as heavily embossed wallpaper which matched the curtains, and furniture from the actual time period helped to create the desired atmosphere. It is this kind of attention to detail that makes a show outstanding, which is exactly what You Can't Take It With You was. Is ihis the way Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire danced'” Essie asks her sister. Alice, while demonstrating on Tony. Alice's boyfriend Photo by N. Nelson. You Can't Take It With You 25

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Carrie Wilder Missy Harris Kyra Jones Troy Fuhrman Carlos Finalet Britton Mangham Jeff Bolger Brian Sleeth Suna Tumay Mark Stuckey Mary Majors Caldwell Prentiss Cregorie Jeroen Lutmers Stephanie Robinson Clare Crespo Eric Koehler Denise Powers Paige Hendry Beth Weitz Rebecca Rainer Mark McCoy Randy Piedrahila Jim Harris Brandon Brown Cayden Carr Penny Essie Rheba Paul Mr. DePinna Ed Donald Grandpa Alice Henderson Mrs. Henderson Tony Kolenkhov Cay Detective Lt. Mac Jim Harry Paper Boy Kolenkhov arrives to give Essie her daily ballet lesson while the rest of the family do their own hobbies. Photo by U. LcBl.tnc Penny Shows her latest mask to Ld. Sculpting is just one of Penny's many hobbies that is set aside when another interest crops up. Photo by D. LcBhnc 24

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CHRISTMAS ON ANGEL STREET Mr. Worthing tolls understands Jed's action ttSK. Christmas Spirit Captured The EHS Middle School presented a musical rendition of Christmas on Angel Street on the 8th and 9th of December. The crew and cast put in long hours of work and rehearsal which resulted in a heart-warming performance. The story focused on an orphaned boy, Jed, who wanted to buy his sister, Cassie, a Christmas present but had no money. The Colonel offered Jed money to steal Mr. Worthing's gold watch. Although he knew that stealing is wrong, Jed agreed for Cassie's sake. Fortunately for Jed, Mr. Worthing was understanding and helped to get the Colonel arrested. According to Mr. Galasso, the director, the students got a great deal of spirit and a sense of meaning out of working on this production. They were particularly enthusiastic about performing the gangster scenes in which they could rumble and wrestle on stage in a free-spirited manner. As well as acting, the students displayed a lot of talent in the musical aspects of this rendition. Along with the songs by the carolers, solos were sung by Shannon Lane, Allison White, Jodie Hargus, Ashley Sexton, and Trip Barden. Although in high school. Trip, a junior, and Jim Harris, a senior, dedicated their time to help portray the adult characters in the play. However, it was the time dedicated by all that made this musical such a success. The portly woman (Rachel Carr) directs the carolers as they sing Christmas Bells along Angel Street. Photo by M. Stuckey. The Colonel tries to hide the fact from Mr. Worthing and Katey Jo that he was the one who hired Jed to steal Mr. Worthing's gold watch. Photo by M. Stuckey. Members of the gang praise Toad in a song and dance routine. This is symbolic of the love they feel for the Colonel. Photo by M. Stuckey. 20 Christmas On Angel Street