Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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Bull feathers , exclaims Dave Stawi tcke as he gives his opinion on the censorship rules that television stations enforce. Dave is portraying comedian Pat Paulsen. ■ v x. Hippy-dippy weatherman Kim Davis has added problems as a cream pie is heaved in his face. The joys of flying high are expressed by Dottie Hyman, Janet Laudeman, Amy Thompson and Rhonda Green as they sing Up, up and away. 15

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Even you can make better coffee I consoles Cathy Jurevis as Mrs. Olsoninski. Janet Price is the poor woman losing her husband because she can ' t make good coffee. Television sotirism forms theme for Follies 69’ Playing their rendition of “Eight Miles High are a few of the boisterous children of the old lady that lives in the shoe dipicted by Ken Stivers and Greg Mack. Practicing until midnight, sneaking out to Dairy Queen between scenes and making last minute alterations on costumes was the Junior Class in their production of Follies ' 69. Giving up Saturday mornings and working school nights to transform old flats into various scenery was part of the work juniors faced. Set construction, make-up and script committees were formed. Two hours before the curtain rose, the cast nervously applied appropriate make-up and stepped into their array of costumes. It took 3 weeks and 15 imaginative minds before coming up with the final 2 ' A hour show. From the Moldywed Game to a documentary type news report, juniors emphasized its overall theme of the satirism of television programs and commercials. Dance routines and numerous songs added to the variety of the presentation. After the applause ended, sets were taken apart and make-up washed off, the once- filled auditorium was left deserted while juniors attended a cast party. 14

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Deciding whether or not Winthrop should be in the band is one of the problems Mrs. Paroo, played by Joan Cehring, faces as she talks to John Gilmore, as Harold Hill. Stonding ovation highlights ‘ Music Man ’ You got trouble my friend right here in River City. Warning River Citians of moral corruption a pool table could bring was con-man Harold Hill, played by John Gilmore. Sandy Nelson portrayed the prim librarian, Marian Paroo, who aided Harold in organizing a community boy ' s band. A cast of 125 Concert Choir members, students and elementary school children made up the third annual spring musical. Choreography played an important part as professional dancer, Pete Szamaski helped 16 boys and girls learn intricate dance steps. Members of the cast were filled with surprise and joy as the Friday and Saturday night audiences totaling over 2,000 gave them a standing ovation. River City Boy ' s band, dad in new uniforms that don ' t fit, awkwardly play their instruments out of tune proving Harold Hill ' s think system does work. 16