Foss High School - Calypso Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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Foss Theatres Best in the Northwest! ABOVE: LEFT TO RIGHT: ROW ONE: T. Crimmins, L. Gardner, S. Wells, C. Wolvers, D. George, xl. Bertolin, M. Collins, M. Smith, Metcalf, K. Bcrnharclson, S. Racek, B. Baker, S. Beimlmrn, S. Seferian, D. Pettit. ROVV TWO: G. Cunningham, R. Jones, T. Pribbenow, Gardner, M. Foreman, L. Rm-qua, D. Whisner, L, jarstad, R. Harkness, D. Panorian, B. Hankinson, G. Bs-land, Stargel, D. Romig, gHamQ1gm., C. Bentley, K. Lason, S. Phillips, M. Caywoocl, K. Johnson, M. Croslcey, D. Demars, A. Jullnscm. ROW THREE: Wesleyi McFarland, S. Melton, M. lVlc-hegan, A. Phillips, L. Pettit, D. Eaton. l Waiting for dawn. A fond farewell . . .

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. . . . Pianissiino Band chairman Roy Gadley. KT.-.. Amid empty boxes and rolls of carpeting, our fighting Falcon Band was born. ln those first few chaotic weeks, Mr. Gorsuch and musicians were without a permanent home. When finally located in their own room in the music wing, enthusiastic band members set about raising the S1100 needed for uniforms, equipment and other expenses. Fund raising activities included candy sales, a popcorn sale and a concession stand operated during sixth period. The Concert Band was made up of experienced musicians, and gave them the opportunity to play legitimate music as well as various styles of other music. Their list of engagements this season began with a solo and ensemble competition, February ninth. It was followed by the Winter Concert of March sixth and seventh. Spring performances included a concert hand competition in April and the Spring Concert. But the real highlights of this season were playing in Foss's first Daffodil parade and at our first commencement. Q1 Ii fi L i Z KLNKS IL l'ileishmann, ili, Cooper, K. Proctor. B. Russo, R. Smith, K. Ciorsuch, Nl. Kleineicke, C. .-Xnderson, K. Owens, 'lf Ludlow, D, 'lihompson. R. l fiailley, P. Person, S, VV:-her, Nlanning, R. Nlartin, B. Hoyle, R. H45NN'Q'll. 7 Numa .Di l 00 Jflvgir M , Wt 9 LM 1 1 leech JM3 ' czlawfw C A - lv if J Lind s i If Q C VV L11 . AV e Adi l A 1 M159 1 -.L ob Lhgil Lx ffrwi W' ' - Lfgflcm XA Llfsiz tl,-Ja li 'MQ5 X 'iQ'Q L.Ui VX Aff S YI . V ' lfi G ALS I KM gli f,-Le AB , 1 Q SCUMQMQJL ffm! flew? ' pi l ,meajaf K i ,Q Zuma' lui-1' CV. C'hAiV1,mAvt ,cares X .91 Lzfc f'3'1 f 1 i J 151

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Stage-struck Foss students were put to work early this year. Unlike other schools, our drama department did not have the advantage of equipment collected from previous years. Said Mrs. Betty Truitt, We need eyerythingg sets, risers, prop-room, make-up and sound. We had nothing to start with, but we are hoping that students will donate old furniture and clothes. Drama students were involved in productions all year be- ginning with the musical, HDown in the Valley. The lit- tle theater's fantastic lighting gave the play a beauti- fully artistic effect, which blended Well with good per- formances by the cast. Down in the Valley was followed in February by HRaisin' in the Sun , a play with a pre- dominantly black cast. The big spring production was the musical, HBrigadoon. According to Nlrs. rliruitt, students were involved in all aspects of production. 'fl encourage students to do di- recting, producing, and writing, for l feel this is important to the entire art.'l . . . by leads Mark Collins and jane Bertolin. Leading lady: Stephanie Phillips. ABOVE: Thespians put on their faces.