Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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The unthinkable. Senior Terry Hansen, Pernchik, and junior Robin Fetters, Hodel, dance together even though dancing was not allowed in those times. The Big Event Beating hearts set play pace The lights dim, the crowd suddenly becomes quiet, the first note is plucked from a violin, and over 40 hearts are beating per minute. The anxiety felt by the cast of “Fiddler on the Roof” slowly begins to mount on opening night. It’s very hard for a person not involved in a play to conceptualize the amount of work put into one. An actor must learn lines, learn how to speak clearly while also using an accent, learn how to dance, and learn how to become the character they’re portraying before they appear on stage. A play would hardly be possible without the aid of lighting crews, set crews stage crews, sound crews, and the orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Cynthia Spejewski. To maintain the large “Fiddler” cast under supervision a play needs a director. Mr. Gerald Spejewski fulfilled the necessary requirements of leadership successfully throughout the production. Why would someone want to sacrifice their social life, free time, family and friends to put on a play? “When you walk onto the stage it’s a challenge to make people laugh or cry. It’s also great to hear the thundering applause at the end of a show, that’s why I did it,” senior Tim Martin said. A dream come true. To prevent her granddaughter’s marriage , Grandma Tzeitel, Diane Chmiel, returns from the grave with a cautious warning. Breaking tradition. Sophomore Jeff Farley, the Rabbi, breaks a tradition as he dances with junior Jenny Marshall, Tzeitel, at her wedding.

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If 1 were a rich man. Senior Mike Price, Tevye, dances with sophomore Mike Burge, Fiddler, who symbolizes the instability of life. Serious drinking. Isolated from the others in the bar, the Russians contemplate and discuss the news of Tevye’s daughter’s engagement. Behind the scenes. The play would be impossible without these people: make- up, set crew, lighting crew, and director. They are all essential. 22

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Quill and Scroll- back row: Mike Perotti, Jon Osborne, Nels Johnson, Robert King, middle row: Renee Arkinson, Mary Huss, Marcia Boggs, front row: Lisa Huddlestun, Sherry Nordyke, Jela Trivunovic, Bonnie Funk. Candle of Truth. Senior Tim McCoy lights a candle from the Candle of Truth. This is part of the induction of new Quill and Scroll members. ' sjjir y r 1 1 • 1 gsgslg ■ I V 1 1 ' 1 i M 1 1 tqr F • Ml 1 ' t M M MllM- £jl » A M 2 UM . j mfmnjM ■£ Varsity Club-back row: John Hoch- stetler, Todd Ferry, Darrel Doctor, Greg Smith, Bruce McNeill, Dave Dye, Mike Lively, Terry Fines, Tom Sullivan, Gary Lindsey, fifth row: Tom Palinca, Elaine Foster, Sharron Fryman, Jane Brack, Keith Meny, Roger Higgins, Amy Hil- brich, Jill Hilbrich, Michele Simac, Teri Josuai. fourth row: Sherri Palmer, Mark Arndt, Greg Mang, Mike Fortner, Shane Tucker, Jenny Lovin, Tom Ko- sior, Dave Seiber, Matt Kennedy, Tony Bruno third row: Diane Chmiel, Anne Rubacha, Karen Baker, Chris Cook, Amy Bradley, Deneen Johnson, Steve Price, Joe Becker, Marian Donnelly, Judy Verhulst, Lisa Toler, second row: Dawn Sanders, Kim Wassermann, Missy Hall, Rod Fisher, Cathy Baker, Lisa Brack, Kris Wassermann, Jeff Foss, Jim Companik, Kelly Bien, Monica Maglish, front row: Lori Maglish, Sue Jostes, Beth Herd, Amy Turner, Kristi Archer, Kim Oppman, Marian Buchko, Janet Muha, Julie Barenie, Mary Hafner. i Vjk . €k ft M Boy’s and Girl’s State-from left: Mary Huss, Bob Hankla, Kevin Parr, Nels Johnson, Mary Hafner. 24