Gunderson High School - Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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Q - up-vw'- My fatherk pocket felt warm inside and I wanted to crawl in and go to sleep. actress Heather La Vigne dramatically stated to Jenny Norman in the performance. Eugene Morris Jerome! What a name! What a character! What an actor that Danny Kozak. Phillip Gentile portrayed the humerous, know-it-all brother on both cast nights. s, Mike Piccoli. also playing Eugene, gives a genuine look of misunderstanding, Tonya George and Rob Price, portraying Eugene Morris Jerome 's parents, held the spotlight in their Nov. 12th and I 4th X ,X 7 KH 5. it 4 an '? in f J fa! f f Q! J MZ, ,, ' Y ' 5 22' ?6czq4 in n? performances.

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In September the doors were open and once again the Performing Arts De- partment embarked on another year of committment to great entertainment. Like all of the shows at GHS there was a great turnout of talent, so much that the show had to be double cast I two people for every one partj. The dual cast idea created more unity in the show: and that's what made it work! says Heather Lavigne. The show is based upon the many hu- morous experiences of Neil Simon, who was given the name Eugene Morris Jer- ome . He is going through his teenage years and wants to become a writer or a baseball player. During the play, we meet his family. The Jewish mother, the hard working father, the indecisive aunt, the pesky little cousin, the worldly and attractive older cousin, and of course the older brother who's Gotta stand up for what he believes in! The play is both lighthearted and comical as we see the natural changes that Eugene experiences during puberty. For in- stance, Eugene gets a crush on his older cousin and begins to ask questions about the birds and the bees and many other publically unmentionable facts of life. Truly these are not the only topics presented in the play. There were also many forms of dramatic expression: Eu- gene's father recovering from a heartat- tack, his brother losing his job, his older cousin determining her future, and his mother and aunt Ending honesty and friendship in one another. After casting the show was complet- ed, everyone went to work. Every day from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. the actors, di- rectors, crews and crewheads worked to ensure the show's success. Costumers and make-up artists researched to find just the right looks for the play's time period, while set constructors and light- ing designers worked on the physical and technical aspects of the show. These people are important too, be- cause without them the show doesn't happen. In the mean time, the actors prepared for their big night on stage. During the preparation time these indi- viduals came to school on weekends and school holidays to get their job done. In closing, it's quite obvious that it isn 't easy being in a show. It 's hard work and requires patience, dedication, and effort, not just talent. None of the staff members, adults as well as students, get paid for their efforts, but the end result shows that it's all worth it. Faqs

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6647 One of the few good things about going to school this past year was be- ing able to see all the different trends. Some lasted and some died off right away. Whatever the case, the trends were examples of one's personal style, whether it was in the way you dressed, styled your hair, or the kind of car you drove. The most popular and common trends this year were set in the kinds of clothes you wore and how you wore them. One of the newcomers to the fashion world and one of the most successful was acid-washed clothing. However, just as successful were the comeback of the mini skirt, trench coats, and tie-dyed clothes. Accesso- ries were greatly popular this year. Many people gave each other friend- ship bracelets. Also, safety pins were considered in and used as accents on iackets or shirts or were used to peg pants. Foot wear was a source of originality this year. Many people could be seen wearing boots-some even wore cowboy boots. An alterna- tive to wearing tennis shoes were big roach stompers called creepers. Another way people showed their style was in their hair. One could tell that hair spray was popular leven though it always has beenl. Many people, mostly surfers and skaters. got a step in their hair to show their style. Many girls wore their hair very high, and were iokingly called hair bears. Some people used their transportation as a way to show their taste. Tom Hempler drove his nostal- gic '57 Chevy to school this year. Ke- vin Alsobrook inherited a new car also. His Austin-Healy could be ad- mired throughout the school year. All in all, the year was full of new and exciting sights. lt didn't matter if you weren't like eveyone else be- cause it was a way to show your per- sonal style rather than being trendy. cas' ,,... Kevin Alsobrook tries to escape in his Austin-Healy. lnconspicuous in his trenchcoat, .lay Davis scouts out trash. ff if A 'l f ' Steve Mackey lookin' cool in his leather jacket. These iackets were especially popular after ' Christmas.