Frederick Sasscer High School - Elm Yearbook (Upper Marlboro, MD)

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On Stage SENIOR DRAMATICS--Upper Left: Rehearsing we find Elwood Bean, Norma Wilburn, Miss Wilson, Phyllis DeVaughn, and Arthur Watkins. Upper Right: jill Gosnell, Al Rogers, Shirley Langley, jimmy Overmier, and David Trafton are busy selecting furniture and props for the set. Lower Left: Margie Sasnett, Sandy Peterson, joe Davis, Sandy Oliver, and Gloria Beall learn the art of make-up for a play. Lo-wer Right: In a scene from a play we find Mike Black, Cathy Wolf, Roland Harman, and Beverly Fussell. To have a successful play each year is the big goal of the Senior Dramatics Club. The realization of the goal comes only through much work and co-operation among students and teachers. The club members not only gain the satisfac- tion of producing a play, but they also profit in educational growth. The final production is only a display of the mem- bers' accomplishments which are attained in three steps. The first step after the play is selected is co-operative participation during rehearsals. During these practice sessions the students learn appropriate enunciation, suitable expression, line cues, and actions. The second step is the assemblage of the set. To execute this step many people must spend much time taking measurements, building braces, setting up flats, wall- papering the fiats, and properly placing furniture and stage props. The third step involves the building of an illusion of the characters portrayed in the play. To find the proper costumes and fit them to the actors sometimes requires much time and research. The actors then have the proper make- up applied to them. Finally, after weeks of preparation, the tell-tale night arrives. The curtain opens, and the students, at that moment with their minds far from school, give their all in order to attain the previously set goal. JUNIOR DRAMATICS-Kneeling: J. Elam S. Bird- song, j. Simpson, S. Cuffage, J. Hook. Seated: J. Masone, F. Barger, K. Kiser, S. Willsey, J. Harman -Treasurer, S. Phillips-Secretary, T. York-Vice- President, B. Jarrett-President, Mr. Robbins. Stand- ing: N. Williams, M. Warfield, M. Bradshaw, M. Du- vall. P. Mitchell, E. Koons, R. Phibbons, M. Hicks.

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Sasscerites The stimulating and sometimes frightening experience of appearing before the public in a play, talent show, debate, or assembly helps the student develop confidence in himself and poise in public. At Frederick Sasscer the students are given a golden opportunity to develop these qualities. These assets, poise and self-confidence, are not only valuable on the stage, but they become a treasure in all phases of living and dealing with people. lt was Shakespeare who said, All the world's a stage, and all the men and women in it merely players. They have their exits and their entrancesg and one man in his time plays many parts. By playing the first small parts of their life on Frederick Sasscer's stage, the students build for their future: a job in personnel work, a public relations man, a salesman, or even a great, famous movie star. The Frederick Sasscer stage serves not only to build the students' future, but it also leaves with them pleasant memories of the past. I We all emoyed the many tense and hilarious moments m the Senior Play, Fog Island. We 'shall always remember that famous Iawman Sheriff Brown the mad lover Tommy jerry Clagett, and the notorious Brock Overmier. The weeks of preparation and practice were climaxed by a very successful and enjoyable play.

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,vw The F.S. . . Band- F. S. H. S. BAND-Kneeling: A. Bolin, V. Dixon. First Row: L. Norfolk, B. Jones, R. Dixon, L. Turner, D. Brooks. Second Raw: G. Moore, J. Harris, W. Ashbey, R. Sothoron, C. Anderson. Third Row: J. Bottner, J. Clendenin, J. Howell, E. Coffren. Fourth Row: C. Bucheister, P. Clagett, D. McGruder. Fifth Row: W. jackson, V. Buck, T. Starkey. .eg-ev . . 1 k ,, qv Jar izzfws '1 .5 A ff . . ,tk 99 i Rey er? 'X s ig i - f.. .W i , i il l ' L.., 5, . mA:i, y Q., I Cf, f ' ts: 2 a Mr. Guzman and the band practice every day to make their best even better. We Sasscerites are proud of our band in more than one way. VVe are proud of their brilliant new uniforms, their fine music, and the way they practice each day to make their best even better. The thirty-five ambitious students, under the capable direction of lVIr. Luis Guzman, produced many fine performances during the band concerts, the games, assemblies, and parades. Our band has made amazing progress in its music and marching this year, and we sincerely hope that they shall continue to progress in the same direction. Credit must also be given to our fine majorettes, who, combined with the band, produced a precise and ornate organization. One of the Hner accomplishments of the music depart- ment was the organization of a very fine choir. Through the efforts of Mrs. Millman, our music director, the choir was able to give several very inspiring performances through- out the year.