Falls City High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Falls City, NE)

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Comedy makes a hit Cast members of Don't Tell Mother worked extremely hard at their rehearsals to pull the show together in just five weeks. They blocked themselves, which was something new and different for them to deal with. Blocking included all of the movements made on stage — where one stood, moved, or didn't move. When they were blocking, actors had to make sure that they weren't standing in front of someone else and also that the audience could see them. Cast members also had to do their own costuming. There were members who did many things to make the play a success. Scott McGinnis stated, T thought that the play was a unique experience for me because I was a member of the cast and the production staff. It allowed me to work on and off stage I thought that the play was a unique experience for me because 1 was a member of the cast and the production staff. — Scott McGinnis and kept everyone very busy due to the fact that the play had a very small cast of only eight characters. The cast also had the opportunity to work with a student director, Steve Walker. Steve gave his reasons for wanting to work as student director, he said, The rea son I wanted to be the student director was to find out what it would be like to be on the other side' of the production. He added, hopefully, this experience will help me in the future, since I will be teaching. The senior cast members presented director Gary Grady with a plaque containing all of their pictures. Steve Walkerwas given a framed picture of the entire cast. After everyone received their customary hugs, they journeyed to Paula Benitz's house for the traditional cast party. By Paula Benitz Belinda Vernon startles Helen Kon-stantopoulos as she screams in fright when the phone rings. Scott McGinnis tries to cover his Garfield boxers with a coat as he talks to Paula Benitz. Spring Play 13

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Cast members are, FIRST ROW — Helen Konstantopoulos, Belinda Vernon, Shannon Jenkins, Faula Benitz, and Brenda Lampe. SBC-onn ROW — David Schwartz, Rick Adams, and Scott McGinnis. Attempting to awaken Shannon Jenkins, who has fainted, is Helen Konstantopoulos. Rick Adams tries to escape from David Schwartz as the rest of the cast is pulled along behind. Scott McGinnis is surprised when David Schwartz, who he thinks is a robber, faints in his arms. Paula Benitz explains to a shocked Belinda Vernon that the FBI man thinks they are each other. 12 Spring Play

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 $ xO°- Different ideas make fun Fun, friends and good mu-si were all a part of dances. They were put on by various clubs and organizations trying to pull in a few extra bucks. Organizing a dance took time and effort. First, the group sponsoring the dance had to get permission from Mr. Gellett. next, they set a date, time, and price, found a D.J. or band, and finally advertised and decorated. The different groups who held dances were Foreign Language Club, National honor Society, Future Homemakers of America, and the Cheerleaders. Most dances were held in the old gym and cost only a dollar to a dollar fifty. I thought the dances were enjoyable for everyone and the music was great, said sophomore Roy Beck-ner. D.J.'s provided the music for most dances, and they I thought the Masquerade dance was the best of the year besides prom. The new idea went over pretty well, and I think everyone involved had a lot of fun, too. — Dan Clark were usually done by a student. Those functioning as D.J.'s were senior Brad Bau-mert, senior Grant Svoboda, and junior David Shields. They played music for everyone to enjoy. Different ideas were also shown, such as the Sweet- heart Dance on Valentine s Day and the Masquerade Dance. Junior Dan Clark said, I thought the Masquerade Dance was the best of the year besides prom. The new idea went over pretty well, and I think everyone involved had a lot of fun, too. Making students happy and giving them a break from school were a major purpose for dances. These also helped the spirit. I thought the dances that Brad and Grant put on were very fun. The other dances were alright, but the music was a little bit out of date, said sophomore Marty Feighner. By Steve Dorste Foreign Language Club sponsor Wanda Biel awaits a paying customer for the Masquerade dance. Junior Christy Butner and sophomore Dan Jenkins dance to a slow song at Christmas Prom. 14 Dances