Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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Cheers! Senior Phil Simcich and senior Abbe Ap- pel play their roles as Vittorio and Charity while they toast each other during a celebration scene In the play. Sing, sing a song I Senior Abbe Appel (Charity) top hat and cane in hand sings out loud and strong during one of her many solos during the play. —Sweet Charity

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The mysterious attraction of a Legend -a- The famous ledge hangout-grows I s it just a place for the rah ' s to con- gregate to gossip? A place to relax? What does the ledge really mean? It ' s the big hangout in the High School where ya check people out that walk by! said Mary Jane Gru- bach, junior. The ledge is a tradition in itself. Stu- dents have gathered here since it was built. What ' s so big about the ledge and why do people go there? ”1 go to try to sit back and relax be- fore class, said Rusty Bereolus, senior. The ledge seems to be the most popular in the morning, at lunch, and after school. It ' s where students squeeze together to try and relax for a little while. I go to the ledge to talk with every- body else there, said junior Sherry Whi- taker. Social addition is what it ' s called sometimes, or more simply the need to be around others. Many peoples ' main reason for hanging out at the ledge is basically to talk with their friends. “It ' s a place where you can scope the scene! said junior Kendra Davis. ”1 go to check out my main squeeze!” said junior Sue Simon. But there are other reasons people flock to the ledge, “The ledge is a great place to find someone with the answers to your homework, said senior Amy Schmidt. Between classes you can often see students switching papers and trying to find answers to homework and tests. Many times you ' ll hear the familiar question, “does anyone have biol- ogy? Most students that frequent the ledge are well known simply by reading the ledge. Most students like to leave their name on the ledge with little mes- sages. “The ledge is a great place to go if you like writing on things. You can find out who loves who and who hates who and maybe learn a few new words, too! said junior Jenny Schultz. One of the most popular things to do at the ledge is gossip and watch peo- ple walk by. It ' s uncommon to see a person walking along past the ledge because people know they will be ' checked out ' by the ' ledgers ' . They need someone with them while walk- ing past for moral support. “I really could care less about ' the ledge ' , I don ' t go there anyways, soph- omore Roni Dimitroff. The Ledge— a simple name for such a complex yet very important part of student lives here at Griffith High School. OK— everyone all together now on the count of three, senior Sean Jacoby directs friend, senior Jay Gal in a song. Many people come to the ledge to relax and goof around with friends. What Gentleman— Two boys stand around the ledge while the girls take their seats. Some peo- ple have a hard time finding space on the ledge due to its popularity, so they choose to stand. The Ledge—

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Sweet Charity sings a sweet song of success A fter ten weeks of rehearsing songs, dances and lines, the crew of Sweet Charity was ready to perform. On November 21, 22, and 23, a cast consisting of about 50 people and a stage and make-up crew made up of 25 people were ready to perform what they had worked so hard on. Greg Burbridge, senior said, I thought the play was a real success. It looked as if everyone put forth a hard working effort. It was really funny in some parts, too. Senior Abbe Appel, who played the part of Charity, said, I thought that the cast was fantastic. Everyone cooper- ated with the directors and each oth- er. They were all very talented. Sweet Charity, The story of a girl who just wanted to be loved, was what the posters said. It was a musical Spotlight shines on Abbe Appel comedy about a dance hall hostes. Charity Hope Valentine, who wanted to get married so that she could settle down with one man. She was tired of being nice and dancing with strange men for a living. One day she meets Oscar Lindquist, who she thinks is the perfect man for her. After weeks of go- ing out, he proposes to her. He eventu- ally tells her that he can ' t marry her be- cause the thought of her being with all those other men would linger with him. Director, Mr. Gerald Spejewski, said, Except for being a bit noisy, this year ' s cast was more cooperative and easier to motivate. I thought it was good. It was quite funny, too. They looked like they really were enjoying themselves, said junior Irene Djukic. Abbe Appel also said, Being part of this years production was very different than being in the past ones. This year I had the lead character. I had a lot of weight on my shoulders. But it paid off, because I got a lot of roses this year. All musicals are hard to work with when one has to combine acting, sing- ing, dancing, lighting, sound, sets, etc. That person has a task. Additionally, we had a large amount of injuries, said Mr. Spejewski. He also added, No doubt about itl The play was a great success. It was one of the best shows I ' ve ever done. Senior Dave Coll said, I had a great time being part of Sweet Charity even though I didn ' t get to see it because I was in the band. Mary Jane Grubach, junior, who had the part of one of the dancers, said I thought it kicked. I had a lot of fun be- ing in it. Is she dead ' ? ‘ Sweet Charity senior Abbe Appel and Vittorio senior Phil Simclch perform in a drastic scene during GHS ' fall premiere of ’ ' Sweet Charity. ’’ Pretty as a picture, senior Abbe Appel (Charity) admires a picture while being secluded from ev- eryone else so she can take a break to eat and catch her breath. Sweet Charity—