Grafton High School - Re Echo Yearbook (Grafton, WV)

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I I A final bow is taken by Joseph's brothers in Sunday’s finale. (Photo by J. Takarsh) to begin the 20th annual spring musical in Kenneth O. Godwin Jr. Auditorium. “Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'', a contemporary musical came to life on April 22,23, and 24. Months of preprations went into “Joseph . Finding costumes that fit the Egyptian setting was a tedious task. Although not all costumes were common Egyptian fashions, the Ishmalites were dressed in leisure suits and Pharoh's back up singers were clad in fifties’ styles. Costumes weren’t the only conflict that the production of “Joseph” faced. The set which consisted of two five foot ramps, a large raised platform and two eight foot triangles posed a bit of a problem. Four days before the opening night, while the curtain call was being staged, the right ramp collapsed with about thirty cast members occupying it. There were no injuries and the ramp was fixed within twenty-four hours in time for the dress rehearsal. Joseph was a different type of musical. It had no speaking lines. The audience had to depend on the musical narration of senior Becky Gaines, who portrayed the lead of the spirit. Joseph” was written for children. It told the story of Joseph by using unique techniques such as props and costume changes. The musical had up beat music and junior 28-Musical

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 ■■I r mf . - VvV . «r bi ' - McDonald's, or “Mickey D’s , is a popular place for students to go for a burger and fries. (Photo by B Burns) Junior Rhonda Jewell often calls her fiance Senior Mark Rosier, “Cuddle Puppy”. (Photo by T. Harris) least once in our lives. They are often a shortened version of a person's real name. Band students have called Mr. Norman Adlington Mr. A for years. Students also refer to Mr. Alan DePiano as Coach D”. Assistant Principal Tom Talerico has an original nickname; students and teachers have reduced his name to a mere T2”. Senior James Taylor said, During football season my teammates and coaches began calling me TT and it stuck.” Nicknames are also used for clarity. One such case was distinguishing Mr. Lawrence Spadafor Sr. from Mr. Lawrence Spadafore Jr. This problem was solved when Lawrence Sr. was dubbed as Pappy” and Lawrence Jr. as ”LD”. Physical features are often cause for nicknames. Senior Randy Durrett said. “A lot of people call Brian Moore Moose” because he is so BIG!” Because he is so cuddly-looking, Brian Lough has been nicknamed “Pooh Bear.” Nicknames also result from special circumstances. Senior Heidi Miller recalled, Guys called me Boom Boom because of an incident during powderpuff football.” Couples often use names like Boo Bear” or Sweetness” to show each other they care. Places are sometimes given nicknames too. Classes are shortened to Psych”, Trig or POD”. Although it is no longer used for ISS”, everyone knows where the hole is. Mickey D’s” has become a popular hangout after games. People acquire many interesting nicknames are a welcome change from the usual Tom, Dick, and Harry.(By Robyn Ringler) Student Life-27

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Pharoh the King, Chris Norris, tells Joseph of his troubled dreams. (Photo by J. Takarsh) The cast of “Joseph” strikes one final pose to end the 20th spring musical. (Photo by J. Takarsh) The supporting roles receive their applause during curtain call. (Photo by H. Coole) Jamming out for Joseph, sophomore Keith Hershman, performs during the spring musical. (Photo by J. Takarsh) Student Life-29