Exira High School - Exiran Yearbook (Exira, IA)

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5 I). Tom Petersen (Merlyn) tells Kent Tibben (Arthur) about the nymph Nimue who is soon to take Merlyn away. 2). Tanya Hoegh (Morgan le Fey) drools over the goods in Mike Bro s (Mordred) basket. 3). 1st row. I to r. S. Godwin, R. Walker. B. Phelps. C. Ruhl. C. Nelson T. Muhr. T. Simpson C. Parmley K. Vonahme. 2nd row I to r. M. Hennick. S. Jensen. C. Petersen. D. Lauritsen J. Rubei. T. Petersen. C. Nelson. L. Black. D. Davis. D. Walker. 3rd row I to r. D. Dennis. A. Peppers B. Hill. C. Parmley. P. Johnson. T. Ander- son. 4th row I to r. J. Walker T. Hoegh. K. Tibben. L. Nelson. J. Walker M. Bro T. Petersen. T. Petersen (Red). J. Sheahan. 4) Lynn Nelson (Pellinore) tells Tami Red (Guenevere) about his knighthood problems — beastly hinges need oiling — What?! 5). Joe Walker (Lancelot) sings Camelot’ after see- ing the famous castle in the distance. 4 musical 29

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C todot— ' mm congenial spot'' 2 28 musical What? What? What? . . . Camelot thats what. This popular line from the musical could also be used to express the feelings of the cast and crew at times throughout the musical. Director Jackie Sheahan. assisted by John Walker, took on no small task when Camelot was chosen as this year s production. The directors confronted many problems con- cerning costumes, sets and props. As Miss Sheahan put it. Camelot was a very difficult musical to do, but due to the hard work of the students involved it was a big success. Tryouts for Camelot were held in September at the high school. The students were required to read some of the dialogue and sing songs of the character they wished to try out for. The results: Tami (Red) Petersen received the role of Queen Guenevere. Joe Walker, in his first high school appearance, received the role of Sir Lancelot. Kent Tibben was chosen to portray Arthur, Tom Petersen — Merlyn, Mike Bro — Mordred, Lynn Nelson — Pellinore. In additi- on a chorus was chosen for the show. Kent Tibben com- mented, I always liked the show Camelot and was glad it was chosen; I really enjoyed the role of Arthur. One of the major obstacles encountered, was finding costumes for the show. High prices prevented the rental or purchase of costumes from theatrical shops. Cast members took to the sewing machines and made their own costumes. The men. though somewhat hesitant, had to set their egos aside for awhile and perform in black tights. The Art I class, under the direction of Mrs. Roy. quickly resolved the problem of scenery. Their beautiful backdrops brought the spirit of Old England to the stage. The woodworking class also helped out by supplying the show with swords. Rehearsals were sometimes frustrating, with repetition of scenes and the many lines and songs that required memorizing. Some — maybe most — of the cast was a little doubtful toward the last, but things came together and the performance on November 10 and I I went over well in spite of sparse crowds.

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ft’s Not Just lfroih Acfatffy I) Denise Dennis pantomimes playing a violin which Tami Petersen and Kay Anderson seem to enjoy at a party held for the speech contest- ants. 2) Tanya Hoegh practices her selection for individual speech contest. Tanya took a selection in prose and literary program. 3) Large group speech participants this year were Mike Bro. Tami Peter- sen Teresa Petersen and Kent Tibben. The reader's theatre group pictured here went to All-State with a selection Sorry. Wrong Num- ber. 4) Janie Kelly gets some helpful comments from Mrs. Talbot during practice for individual speech contest. 5} Denise Dennis per- forms a humorous acting entry about a neighbor who seems to know everything about everything. 6) Individual speech participants: 1st row. S. Jensen D. Davis. K. Anderson T. Petersen. 2nd row B. Hill. L. Jeppesen T. Petersen, D. Dennis. 3rd row A. Peppers D. Lauritsen. T. Hoegh J. Kelly S. Schwisow. Ms. Talbot. 7) Tracy Petersen enjoys giving a speech about the color green while Joni Bauer, dressed in a green coat with a frog on her head provides the visual aid. Now that s entertainment! 3 30 speech