Harbor High School - Mariner Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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A-wi We Dwi-V Q - . ,-.. . T t,ss AAIAA W, ,J 1 2 4 E 'im , , . ...,:,,. , 1 S Before he is betrayed, Christ lAlan Lopuszynskil prays to his father for guidance as his faithless apostles sleep nearby. Godspell turns heads It was a somewhat different subject for the plot of the spring musical Godspell. It graced the Harbor high stage on May 4th, 5th, and 6th, 1984, and was directed by Debra Greene- Lowe. The reason for any of I-larbor's stu- dents' eyebrow raising was the fact that Godspell is the story of Christ accord- ing to Matthew, but is presented in a rock musical form. The cast of nineteen was led by Alan Lopus- zynski playing the part of Christ, and Chris Gebhardt as the betrayer, Judas. The rest of the cast, Dan Good- man, Al Altonen, Mary McCarthy, Debby Anderson, Amy Karhu, Stacey Hayman, Suzy Davis, Kim DeGennaro, Lisa Martino, Juliann Stred- ney,, Jennifer Anderson, John Rebera, Sandy Rebera, Andrea Culver, Leigh Lane, Jackie Robinson, and Elizabeth Soltez, filled in as Christ's ever-listening apostles. Accompaning the cast were Mr. Heusinger, Joe Saddler, Susan Swe- denborg, Lisa Edmonds, and Matt Cra- gon. Along with its deviated format, the lt was a lot of work, but we all had a great time putting on Godspell. Every- one worked together to reach our common goal, and I thought we reached it rather nicely. musical showed its many facets through the use of humerous parables, show-stop- ping songs such as All for the Best and We Beseech Thee, and the final more somber scenes of Christ's betrayal and crucifixion. Godspell's three shows la change from Harbor's normal two per- formancesl without any major problems, however, I never could get the hang of that dumb magic cane, Chris Gebhardt was heard to mutter. During the song All for the Best, Chris was directed to pro- duce a cane out of thin air. Rave reviews from Harbor stu- dents and faculty buzzed about the school: Mrs. An- drews said of the performance, It was electrifying- -professional in every aspect of produc- tion. Wayne Eski enjoyed itg the danc- ing was superbf' It was something to go down into the archives of Harbor High School, Mr. Roskovics thought. Finally, cast member Juliann Stredney said of performing in Godspell, It was really fun-I kind of wish we could do it again! -Alan Lopulzyn ki , I l I u l I , I I l l l Rockin' and rollin' -Judas fChris Gebhardtl ., gr - . .-1 ' If 'lui .........,.. 4 bounces around the stage to the tune of Prepare Ye the Way. The cast joined in the song after Chris had baptized everyone. Reflecting for a moment, Chris Gebhardt, Lisa Martino, Andrea Culver, and Al Altonen lis- ten to Debby and Jennifer Anderson sing By My Side. Godspell .... .-...........T. .--..--...-.........,.,.....,..,.

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X -ex xx X Qt la . Q-x ii is If it i x K. x 1 1 Z 1 1 Z l Art and Andrea Reign A huge dragon welcomed juniors and seniors as they crossed the oriental bridge into the 1984 prom on May 12. The juniors had transformed the Kent University Blue and Gold Room into the Land of the Rising Sun for the occasion. After working under the direction of Miss Ann Farabaugh for a large part of the year to create the decorations and hauling them from the school to the university in a truck, it took the workers over ten hours to set them up in preparation for the dance the following night. Music by Quiana started at eight and dancing couples soon filled the commons. Some couples moved to the courtyard to dance when the music grew mellowg others took pictures taken so they would evening. served in the throughout the ery minute time out to have their by Art Taylor Studio have a memento of the Refreshments were Blue and Gold Room evening' by sophomores Jim Ryan, Cheryl Armstrong, Pam Kurt, Benji Beckman, Brad Crombie, Carl Ellefson, Ann Reichert, and Juliann Stredney. You may win a door prize! Juliann Stredney and Brad Cromby help Mary Beth Lesperance register for an evening of fun in the Land of the Rising Sun. Chosen by their classmates to reign as King and Queen of the Prom, Art Brace and Andrea Baker smile as they sit in the seats of honor. The prom is a high point of the year. We loved ev- ready and being there. Advisers of the junior class and parents of junior students chaperoned the dance. Tension mounted as the dancers awaited the announcement of the Prom Queen and King. Probably the most anxious of all were the members of the court: Shelley Prine escorted by Ray Kangas, Mary Bevaqua and Dave Kiphart, Debbie Anderson and Daniel Goodman, Andrea Baker and Arthur Brace, Mary McCarthy and Dave Lesperance, and Jenny Licate and Tom Zaback. And the 1984 Prom Queen is . . . An- drea Bakerf' As Andrea and her es- cort Arthur walked to the throne, she was presented with a dozen red roses and a crown which was placed on her head by Chris Ryan, class president. Arthur then swept Andrea onto the floor for a spot- light dance. Other members of the court followed for this special dance. At 2:00 in the morning the program at Kent came to an end, but for many the evening was not over as they made plans for breakfast and a trip .to Cedar Point for the next day. of getting Prom 5-.1 54.5. ' hand 'iv ' 'Lhiiki-A ' L ' -' W