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

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A Midsummer Wight’s Dream The dialogue was familiar for anyone who had read Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, but the setting in the Thespian's productions on October 23, 24, and 25 was a far cry from what Shakespeare had originally described. In order to ac-comondate more modern trends and tastes, the Thespians, under the direction of Mrs. Mildred Bonner, decided to modernize this well-known romantic comedy. This meant changing the fairies into roving English gypsies, and updating the setting from ancient to modern Greece. However, other than taking off the th sound in words such as doth , the language remained the same as it appeared in the original script. It was left basically unchanged because, according to Mrs. Bonner, the beauty of Shakespeare lies in his language and his uncany understanding of human nature. The actors were also able to bring out this understanding, as the audience was seen to nod and smile during some of the play's more touching scenes. The play center’s around the lives of four star-crossed lovers. Hermia realizes her true love should be Lysandcr, just as Helena knows hers should be Demetrius. Howev- er, due to some twist of fate, the guys do not recognize their true feelings. Things are further complicated when Oberon tries to help, with the aid of the mischevious Puck. Before all is straightneed out, the audience is entertained with a lovers' chase, a group of bumbling actors, and Tita-nia loving a jackass, literally. Helena begs Demetrius to return her love. She claims, that the mental torture he has inflicted has cause her to love him that much more. Snout and Bottom contemplate which is the most appropriate beard for Bottom to wear in their upcoming production of Pyramis and Thisbc. CAST Theseus Wes Davidson Hippolyta Julia George Egcus Britton Mangham Lysandcr Adam Clark Demetrius Brian Kronenberger Hermia Heather Feierabend Helena Erika Gerdes Puck Lynn Farmer Oberon Eric Koehler Titania Kelly Bertrand Bottom Jeff Bolger Flute Michael Carpentei Quince Gayden Carr Snout Mike Rhoiles Snug Kim Stewart Starveling Kyra Jones Philostrate Heather Baudcr Peasblossom Heidi Woods Cobweb Katherine D'Armond Moth Stephanie lapp Mustardseed Maty Stevenson 1st Gvpsy Jennifer Dann 3 Gyp ics Natalie Baum Caroline Hiatt Denise Powers Gypsy Children Watts Barden Bryan Grace Rebecca Kizcr Deborah Sternberg Catharine Healey Margaret Ho Gypsy Dancers Susan Afeman Rebecca Rainer Bitsy Kornegay Becky Noriea Mary Majors Caldwell Gypsy Guitarist Scott Hulon Titania enjoys a peaceful sleep, unaware that, due to Puck's potion, she will awake to find herself in love with Bottom in the form of a jackass.

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In keeping with the Spanish tradition students took turns blindly swinging at the pinata until it broke, causing candy to spill everywhere. MS Science Club: Front Row- Katie Becker, Jean Palmer, Berkley Muse, Heather Heck, Corrie Maddox. Sarah Coleman. Second Row-Daniel McKnight, Milliccnt Emmert. Mary Kathryn Caroll. Rick Row Mrs. Dickerson, Brock George, Billy Dixon. Amy LcBlanc. Elizabeth Blitzer, Bart Phillips. Laura Perkins, Blaire Neher, Marissa Vann. Jodie Hargus, Jenny Shenefelt, Mrs. Snelling. At the end of the school year, the l, 8o-87 Middle School Science Club President, Blaire Neher, tallies the votes to announce Jean Palmer the President for next year. To odd some cultural influence to the X-mas patty Mrs Handel had some official French bakers create two Buche De Noels ‘ to eat. Junior Beta Club: Front Row- Clay Doremus, Stephanie Chaney, Mary Senette. Berkley Muse, Susan Middleton, Mignon Shaw, Julie Hiatt, Caroline McDonald. Elizabeth Blitzer, Ashu Bharara. Second Row- Bryn Oulton. Deborah Sternberg, Joanna Jackson, Allison White. Jennifer Johnson. Dana Young. Asmahan Hafez. Kate Bonar. Rick Row- Mrs. Handel. Claire Morris, Amy Quaid, Renee Ellender. Ashley Stowe, f leather Brauer, Jane Ann Alwood, Jason Vogel, Chad Ogden. Laurie Carpenter, Tat-Chi Lam, Bryan Kornegay. Rubin Patel. Bart Phillips, Thant Dusek. Andrew Smith, Billie Dixon, Stephen Ryan. George Haynes. Middle School Clubs 33

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