Hastings High School - Tiger Yearbook (Hastings, NE)

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cting Like Kids Makes Successful Play Lucy, why is Charlie Brown banging his head against that tree? This was one of the challenging ques- tions which Linus asked Lucy in the musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown . The musical nearly filled the auditorium to capacity both Monday and Tuesday nights March 7 and 8. Giving it a good review senior Dina Schreiner said, They picked good people for the parts, the actors fit their characters well. The main cast, which included seniors Sarah Locke, Andi Fike, Corey Johnson, juniors Chris Schukei, Spike Kingsley, Mike Lewis, Shane Whitcomb, and sophomore Reid Hester, unanimously agreed that working on the musical was a wonderful and fun experience. Despite the long hours of practice put in by the cast, chorus and crew, which included everyday after school 4:30-5:30 then again at 7:30-9 or later, junior Mike Lewis felt all the work was worth it. Mike said, l was glad the musical went so well because we worked long and hard on it. Even though two parts were double casted the mu- sical had a relatively small lead cast of eight plus ten -9 Lucy, lsenior Sarah Locke! being a responsible older sis- teh teaches Linus Qunior Chris Schukeii important facts about life which are seriously doubted by Charle Brown lsophomore Reid Hesterl. Snoopy Uunior Mike Lewisi relaxes and waits for Suppertime . 1 Frozen in mid-action, the cast and chorus reenact the tragic championship baseball game, Male lead sophomore Reid Hest- er said Playing the role of Charlie Brown was definitely one of the greatest experiences of my life. -9 Schroeder, played by junior Spike Kingsley, directs his ragged choir in a rousing chorus of Home on the Range . Musical chorus members. Musical Director Dr. Robin Koozer said, Musicals are always great fun. lt was especially exciting to see this cast develop. Senior Sarah Locke who played the female lead said, Because my part was so large it was almost more work than fun at times. Weeks before the actual performance the main cast had many engagements including performing selections from the play at all six elementary schools, the public library and the YWCA. Junior Spike Kingsley said, Altogether, the play required an incredible amount of time, but the friends I made and the experience of per- forming were worth it. Deidre Walker

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N fig ff rench Lose Titlez Germans are Triumphant! f- 11'-L ff--f- , - ' ,,,. wglif.. iifw-an 1:f:::,1gQ,1,,,11p1 1-efffffiig m 'Q V-N , , ' sw Q -,WA -at-mage 3-,E twirl wi- pzpfsxsssseseisssegse- ff itniii-- iff 5 gn H' ra, W ' ,., -' .hiiimi r- li ma ,dlds,w',t1i.L . ian 1Wa,-F F -f' ' .i,,,2,2s.Qa3i:3::?i21f ififii'li . -'Hr 1 ' f ast er 1 ' un - l,iQ'tvp1 Mm, iWcWii,wiH1i,,,+H, 1 '-l-WS fi-5222 521ilE2?:i24:1!,2125ga For the past eight years HHS has recognized their foreign language department by celebrating Foreign Language Week. During Foreign Language Week, all of the foreign language students began by making posters that pro- moted their individual language. These posters ranged from simple greetings and messages to signs outside of classrooms that told the name of the course in the different languages. The students hoped that by making the signs, peo- ple who were not involved in language would become interested and decide to enroll in a langauge course. Freshman Anne Kingsley said, Making these signs not only makes the halls look better, it is also a lot of funl Next on the roster of activities was a spirit boost- ing soccer game in which each language must play ev- ery other language in a round-robin fashion until a win- ner is established. Said French studentjunior Matt Neu- mann, lt was a great disappointment after our crush- ing victory last year to lose the soccer match to the .asf-M ' W , his , . D -3 Q. 'Est i ic 'Y Germans. Finally, a banquet was held where each person who attended brought a dish that is native to his or her lan- guage's country. The dinner could have been better if there were more main course items instead of deserts, remarked sophomore Aaron Lamski. After the dinner a game of Quizmo was played. In the game, representatives from each languages compet- ed by in answering questions about the other lan- guages's countries. Junior Lorelei Nash said, lt's a tradi- tion that the Germans win the soccer match, the French win the Quizmo game, and the Spanish walk away as los- ers! Even though the activities lasted for only one week, it was enough time for the whole school to have a taste of the foreign languages offered here at HHS. Senior Lisa Blauvelt concluded, I think that Foreign Language Week promotes good feelings and camarade- rie between the foreign language students. Susan Burmood Spike Kingsley Q-Senior Greg Nitzel a member of the German team, and junior Larry Lewis, a mem ber of the French team, struggle to gain control of the ball during the foreign language soccer game. 1A large crowd gathered to watch and participate in the foreign language soccer game. The games between the three languages were played in a round-robin fashion to determine the two finalists: French and German. The championship game ended in a tie, which was broken by a kick-off that declared the Germans triumphant Foreign Language Week

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tt- Senior Rob Richardson as George treats his future wife, Emily played by sophomore Gina Pickerill to a soda. 1 Mr. Webb, portrayed by senior Greg Boeschen, seems to hold a serious conversation with his daughter Emily Webb rGina Pickerilli and her husband-to-be, George Gibbs 6Rob Richardson! right before the wedding. Q- Senior Rebecca May as Mrs. Gibbs, stares intently out of her improvised kitchen window as she speaks to her husband junior Spike Kingsley. A Play Dramatizes LZSSOFIS With only a few chairs, a table, and two ladders the cast of OurTown helped to make the town of Grover's Corners, NH, come alive. On November 13 and 14 the cast of over Q4 people put on a more serious play than in years past. Senior Rebecca May, who played Mrs. Gibbs, said, At last, a production which does not insult my intelligence! The Fall Play was not only an excursion to the inner depths of consciousness, but also a holy pil- grimage to the nether regions of theatrically sensual emotion. Our Town is about a small town and the people living within it, It centered around a love affair which turned into a marraige. The wife then died and relived part of her life. Going back she noticed how people do not take the time to really know each other. Sophomore John Burns who played 'Si Crowell' said, lt C Our Town D showed a lot of emotion within the characters. It tells you not to take life for granted. in Life Junior David Springer who played 'Simon Stimson' said that the character he played was the most serious he has ever played. Some members of the cast felt that the seriousness ofthe play hurt the attendance of the performance. Se- nior Sarah Locke who played a choir member and a wom- an inthe balcony said, Because the play was a serious classic, the students at HHS were less interested in at- tending the performances. On the other hand, parents and teachers Cadults in generalb were more apt to sup- port a play with the stature of 'Our Town.' Deidre Walk- er, Michelle Lewis Fall Play