Fairmont High School - Maple Leaves Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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ROARING TWENTIES - As a finale, Fay (Terri Haught) and Marcel (Mark Clarke) demonstrate the Charleston. FALSE IDENTITIES — Finally com- ing together, Polly (Jenny Bomar) and Tony, (John Maselli) recognize their mutual love. To produce two musicals and a Childrens’ Theatre, young dramatists found themselves Struggling to Succeed With anything one attempts in life come hardships and rewards. The Thespian Troup 2243 and the Choraliers who presented the musicals “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” and “The Boy- friend” had their share of each. As part of the Children’s Theat re project, fourth, fifth and sixth graders from all over the county visited the school to see the first production. Despite the endless hours of practicing after school, the cast felt it was worth it. “Seeing how happy it made the little kids was great,” remembered Senior Tammy Preston, who por- trayed Patty. “Their faces just lit up,” added Junior John Maselli, who acted as Snoopy. Getting the words and dance to- gether, learning to tap dance, iden- tifying with the character and 56 costume changes were obstacles the 19-member “The Boyfriend” cast confronted. “The hardest thing for me was conquering the French accent,” ex- plained Junior Maggie Enos, who posed as Madame Dubonnet. The art of entertaining seemed to be the biggest cast pleaser. Senior Sharene Sindledecker, who starred in both plays and taught chorerography, said, “I loved teaching the kids the dances and then seeing them do and enjoy them. In working toward a goal the road is long and hard. But hopeful- ly the positive factors always out weigh the negative ones although success may not come easily. “The hardest thing is shutting down the show. You just want to stay on stage forever,” commented Senior Sharene Sindledecker. Struggling to Succeed 29

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COOL DIP — Ready for a refreshing swim, Madame Dubonnet (Maggie Enos) invites Percival Brown (Mike Saporito) to join her. FEELING THREATENED - Given five reasons for obeying Lucy (Shar- ene Sindledecker), Linus (Tad Janes) shrinks in fear. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Bob Burns...................Charlie Brown Sharone Sindledecker........Lucy John Maselli................ Snoopy Scott Goff..................Schraeder Tad Janes...................Linus Tommy Preston...............Patty Ana Delapas.................Violet Mike Riley..................Shirmy Martie Pitrolo..............Freida Jenny Bomar.................Polly Bob Bums....................Bobby Van Hus- sen Mark Clarke.................Marcel Lisa Cole...................Nancy Maggie Enos.................Madame Dubon- net Terry Haught ...............Fay- Rick Hawkinberrv............Lord Brockhurst Ann Hussey..................Lady Brockhurst Tad Janes...................Pierre John Maselli................Tony Dawn Roman..................Hortense Mike Saporito..............— Percival Brown Sam Satterfield............... Alphonse Sharene Sindledecker........Maiaie Minnie Teahan...............Dulci Tommy Boron.................Chorus Mark Johnson Cecelia Mallamo Leslie Roes-Robertson BASEBALL FEVER - Cheered on by the rest of the team, Linus (Tad Janes) leans out a third story window to catch a fly ball. 28 Struggling to Succeed

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Life presents many hastles for students who sometimes find themselves in Uncontrollable Predicaments It happened to the best of us. No matter how hard we strived for per- fection or prayed that everything would turn out all right, embar- rassing slip-ups occurred. Sometimes our memory took a sudden vacation. “I got up on stage when I was running for Freshman Class president to give my speech and I forgot every one of my lines,” recounted Heather Gump, fresh- man. Other times our friends demoral- ized us. Sophomore Theresa Blount explained, “My best friends hung me out the third floor window DOWN THE HALL — Rushing to beat the tardy bell, many students such as Senior Sandi Stewart and Junior Gary Cheslock drop their books hold- ing up the entire crowd. COLLISON COURSE - In the small space around the copy machine in the main office, Junior Cassy Pileggi and Senior Tammy VanGilder try unsuc- cessfully to work without mishap. one day.” In many instances it seemed as though fate deliberately plotted against us. A junior revealed that while she was marching in a parade, her hose began to fall down. By the time they stopped, they were wrapped around her ankles. Once in a while we got caught in the act. “One time I was teasing these kids in a car and their father walked up behind me,” noted Stephanie Smith, sophomore. A senior confessed that she’d been passing a bit of gossip and the victim was sitting right next to her. Often our own ignorance became our worst enemy. Freshman Mar- garet Teahan said, “On the first day of school, I took both lunches.” In any case, the frustration sub- sided, people stopped wanting to shake our hand and asking for an excore within a matter of days. But the future moments when our faces would turn as red as beets and the desire to disappear or even die im- mediately crossed our minds would stick to us like glue and follow us forever like a pet dog. 30 Uncontrollable Predicaments