Francis W Parker School - Record Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Halloween LEFT: A Wizard leads a parade of other characters. BELOW LEFT: Mr. Dust employs a new method of discipline. BELOW: Superman prepares to intervene. Events-21

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Who Was That Masked Man? Halloween was highlighted by the lower school parade, complete with multicolored costumes, wind- ing its way throughout the school. The lower schoolers march to show other students, particularly the upperclassmen, their costume creations and to see the costumes of others. When the procession passes, all classes halt. Older students watch their younger coun- terparts happily doing as they had done years before. Seniors find their little brothers and sisters and march with them: the young lower schoolers gaze admiringly upon the elder statesmen of the school. Halloween is a time to adopt a costume, a special time which brings together the whole school. RIGHT: A vicious pro-ball player gives the camera a growl. FAR RIGHT: Famous naturalist Jacob Welsberg knowingly ob- serves an Indian while surrounded by other second graders. BELOW RIGHT: Two second grade cowboys shoot it out with the camera. BELOW: A first grade Snoopy looks cuddly. 20 Events Mx

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Twelve Days of Christmas Senior Performance Receives Standing Ovation Since 1950, the senior class has performed the Twelve Days of Christmas at the annual Christmas party. The story involves an unsu- specting Belgian princess being mobbed by strange and exotic gifts on each of the twelve days of Christmas. Every senior portrays a character involved in the gift giving. The clever prince looks on, amazed that both he and the seniors are able to pull off such an event. Preparation for the perfor- mance began only a week earlier with the often delicate process of part selection. Everyone has a different reason for the part they select, many preferring to receive the kiss as one of the first seven gifts over the glory of a super- lord-a-leapin', the glamour of a milking maid, the S50 an hour received by the plumbers piping, the revelations of a lady dancing, or the rhythm of one of the two- headed drummers drumming need- ed to complete the required dozen. Mr. lVlcCutcheon accompanies the class on the piano. After seniors Uncle Mistletoe and Aunt Holly introduce the performance to an awaiting audience and a sleep- ing Santa Claus, who Ho-ho-ho's with an Italian accent, the perfor- mance begins. The excitement ABOVE RIGHT: Nine ladies dancing began their jazzy performance with a simple step. RIGHT: Lords and audience hold their breaths as Lord of Lords David Lipschultz sails overhead. Five lords later, seniors Robert Schuham and John Klutznick climaxed the lords' acrobatics with a dazzling double-leap over the other ten praying lords. 22 Events overcomes the fatigue of a sleep- less night, a night spent making popcorn balls. The treats serve as compensation to kindergarteners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders who might prefer a partridge. The identities of the lords and ladies have so far, with a few exceptions, been kept confidential. On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me sing or in some cases howl the seniors. Five golden rings is sung with extra emphasis for the hearing impaired and then with and a pretty little partridge in a pair tree, it is over. Kissed by the prince, the princess is now left with the question of what to do with the gifts. Because returning is impossible, they will probably end up at the Parker Bazaar.