Granite City High School - Warrior Yearbook (Granite City, IL)

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THE BIBLE Steve Phelps Circus Roustabout Bill Petrovich Circus Roustabout Mary Brandt Prop Woman Ellen Range. Prop Girl Gene Scroggins Mr. Zuss Mike Moore Nickles Pat Collins J.B Mary Elizabeth Pennell Sarah Lisa Walker Pam Stavely Dynette Shrader Ruth Walter Chaboude David Steve Hay Jonathan Beth Callis The Girl John Rutledge The Policeman Mary Cavins Mrs. Adams Kathy Brodeur Mrs. Murphy Wendy Mcllvoy Karen Abrams Miss Mabel Desiree Gargac Mrs. Leisure Kim Evans Mark Smith David Hunnicutt Bildad Brock Hill Zophar DeeMana Christoff Bob Goode Dancer SueShanta Dancer 8 1. Mike Moore, playing Nickles, watches on as J.B., played by Pat Collins prays to God. 2. The ladies, played by. Wendy Mcllvoy, Karen Abrams, Mary Cavins. Kathy Brodeur, and Desiree Gargac. hurry to take refuge from the cold weather. 3. Mr. Zuss, played by Gene Scroggins argues with Mike Moore. 4. J.B. and his family gather around the dinner table to discuss family matters. 5. Pat Collins, portraying J.B. converses with his wife Sa- rah. portrayed by Mary Elizabeth Pennell. 6. Bildad, Zophar. and Eliphaz, played by Da- vid Hunnicutt. Brock Hill, and Mark Smith attempt to talk J.B. out of his state of depres- sion. 7. J.B. looks on as his wife Sarah attempts to communicate with God. 8. Police officer, John Rutledge, informs J.B. and his wife of the death of their daughter. Rebecca. HOMECOMING PLAY 29

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J.B., the 1957 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, was chosen as the 1980 Home- coming play. It was presented at South on Wednesday and Thursday, Septem- ber 25th and 26th. The play was the modern day version of the Biblical story of Job, which took place in a carnival setting. In the play Job lost everything, but was restored to grace at the end. The play was under the direction of Ronald Pennell, head of the Speech department at South. For a change, the Homecoming play was not a comedy. Mr. Pennell chose a drama because he liked the play and thought that a serious drama was a challenge for high school students. Hard work and much determination went into the production of J.B. The cast members had been rehearsing since late summer for the two night performance. Music for the crowning of the Home- coming queen was provided by Jo- seph Owens and his band. The crown- ing took place immediately following the play. 28 HOMECOMING PLAY 5

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The 1980 Homecoming week was one to be long remem- bered. The week started off with the traditional bonfire and the announcing of the football team by the red pepper members. Tuesday was the Homecoming soccer game and the Warriors were victorious over the Edwardsville Tigers 1 - 0. Wednesday was the opening night of the Homecoming Play, J.B. The members of the Homecoming Court were honored after the play and Vicki Griffith and Dave Fernan- dez were chosen as Homecoming Queen and Escort. Other members of the court were Denise Goode, Rhonda Jack- son, Chris Jenkins, Wendy Kelly, Cathy Moran, Mary Pen- nell, Patty Petrunich, Becky Price, Helen Royer, Lori Sand- ers, Susan Squires, Michelle Valencia, Pat Collins, Jeff Cotter, Mike Gitcho, Dave Hunnicutt, Don Keeling, Tom Longos, Randy Lupardus, Tom McGowan, Mike Matchett, Randy Miller, Gene Scroggins, and Pat Theis. Tremendous amount of Homecoming spirit was shown Friday morning at the Pep Rally. The spirit lasted through- out the day. School was dismissed at 2:00 o’clock for the parade which consisted of many different floats made by homerooms and clubs The following evening was the tradi- tional Homecoming football game Unfortunately the War- riors fell short to Althoff 32-12. The festivities ended with the Homecoming dance sponsored by Speech Department. 4 1 . Kim Watson looks for people to hand out candy to. 2. Lori Davis rides her horse in the parade. 3. The Althoff dummy is thrown into the bonfire 4 Jerry Halbrook, the Warrior mascot, prepares to light the bonfire 5. Foot- ball players and escorts show excitement at the bonfire. 6. Cheerleaders and Red Pepper members show their spirit in the Homecoming Parade. 7. Christy Feigel announces her escort, Dave Seitzer, at the bonfire. 8. The Vocal Department enjoys riding on their float. 9. The clowns take time out to get their pictures taken 10. Karen Spencer, Chris Boyd, Natalie Buster, and Kathy Feigel wait for the parade to begin. 11. Belinda Younkin shows off her Homecoming mum at the football game 30 HOMECOMING