Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Convocations provide entertainment, broaden knowledge She could pass for a dehydrated prune! Even the strangest and most absurd characters realistically come alive in the world of dramatics with the essentials of make-up, hair spray, and costumes. Make-up and designing crews proved to be as valuable as the cast in making the production a success. Awaiting that decisive moment when the curtain rises only to reveal a sea of watchful eyes, apprehensive cast members practiced transforming themselves into their roles. Restraints of laughter could be detected throughout the gymnasium as convocation speakers strived to entertain students. Among the guests was the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, alias Dick Blake who certainly swayed many individuals into believing history repeats itself. The first convo of the school season was traditionally sponsored by the Student Council. Good morning, students, begins Jean Diekman. Many of the con vos given are sponsored by student organizations. Dick Blake ' s well-developed talent is evident by his por- trayal of Abraham Lincoln in an all-school convocation. Convocations 13

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Reaction of the audience was one of hysterical laughter as Mrs. Vida Louise Sim- mons, portrayed by Margaret Bertez, returns from the asylum after a trying day as a patient overcome by the daily strain of a mental case. John Ripley, portraying Judge Omar Gaffney, pauses for a few pensive moments to explain his plans to Mrytle Mae Simmons, played b y Rosemary Locasto in the play ' Harvey , the story of an imaginary white rabbit. I hear someone coming. explains orderly Kevin Macko- wiak to Dr. Sanderson, portrayed by Don Ashmann, during a brief discussion about one of the patients, a six foot rabbit, seen and heard by only Dodd. 12 Play

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Enjoying an evening which will long he remembered. Seniors Randy Benesh and Pat Corlen pause for a few solitude moments together surrounded by an atmosphere of huge multi-colored flowers and streamers. Waltzing to one of their favorite sounds, Senior Doug Juhasz and Jean Mil- ler manage to find time for just one more dance to add to their score of delight- ful memories of an unforgettable evening. Gazing into the wishing pond. Senior Shari Decker and Alumnus Bill Austin toss a coin hoping that someday their dreams will come true before crossing the wooden bridge into the wonderland of fantasy.