Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Drama Teddy bear provides secret hiding place for Savage fortune Unnoticed, the guests of the institution listen to a conversation concerning the hidden bonds. After the children receive the fortune, junior Bea Zepeda as Mrs. Paddy turns out the lights, creating mass confusion. With her teddy bear in hand, senior Mary Koenig tells her children she has no idea where the money could be. Drama Productions 21

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Ten million dollars in bonds hidden in a teddy bear? No wonder Mrs. Savage, portrayed by senior Mary Koenig, clung to it all the time. Unaware that the mon- ey was hidden, the Savage children com- mit their mother to a mental institution in order to gain control of the entire Savage estate. After attempts to conceal the money, defeat overcame Mrs. Savage as she was forced to turn the fortune over to her greedy children. Presented December 7 and 9, “The Curious Savage” provided an entertaining comedy with a point behind it. Speech Arts members were the only ones eligible to try out. Those with speaking parts were selected on the basis of their impro- visation and reading abilities. Assistance for directing the play came from Mr. Larry Stuber, Mr. Greg Ladd, and student director Sandi Lassanske, se- nior. if not for her fairy godmother, Cin- derella, played by junior Rose Presnell, might never have reached the ball and met her prince, junior Dave Schwann. Holding rehearsals during the summer, the special children’s production was pre- sented by Speech Arts September 23 and 30 in the Monbeck Auditorium, and Oc- tober 7 and 8 at Hobart High School. » bnau Before the ball, senior Karen Bosse and sopho- more Leslie Shiel practice a waltz with a broom. Being told she has been committed to an insti- tution, senior Mary Koenig gasps in disbelief. s others watch, Mr. Greg Ladd adds the finish- ing touches to junior Sally Dunn’s make-up.

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Careful not to make a mistake, senior Nita Latta paints a snow scene for a hall decoration. Couples pass around the Christmas tree so they may enjoy a dance out on the floor. 22 Turnabout in giant sleigh sit and talk, others danced to the songs of Oscar and the Majesties. Several couples looked on as they munched on Christmas cookies and drank punch. After nearly 14 hours of decorating, silver stars, ornaments, and streamers fell from the ceiling as couples took the souvenirs with them as a remembrance of an “ ’Ol Fashioned Christmas.” TURNABOUT COURT - FRONT ROW: Dave McLean, Sandi Lassanske, Jim Jonaitis, Gail Dunning, Mike Smith, Irene Walsko. BACK ROW: Deb Jeffries, Ed Prieboy, Carol Clemens, Bill Kuck, Karen Bosse, Joe Santino. Royal pair reign Popcorn strings hung on a Christmas tree, painted snow scenes, a brick fireplace, snowflakes, and a glow from red and green colored lights set the mood for an “ ’Ol Fashioned Christ- mas,” the ’72 GAA Turnabout theme. Breaking the tradition of the royal thrones, seniors Jim Jonaitis and Gail Dunning took their place as Snow King and Queen in a giant red sleigh streamed with tinsel and Christmas bulbs. While some couples preferred to just Chosen as Snow King and Queen, seniors Jim Jonaitis and Gail Dunning reign over Turnabout. Turnabout