Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

Page 20 text:

m BILLS m RLIV8 • • • Last May Highland High School was filled with “The Sound of Music”. It took long hours of concentration as lines were being memorized, songs perfected, and blocking patterns learned. Mr. Gordon Wilder, music director led the orchestra in playing many beautiful melodies, as well as helping the cast with their songs. Mr. Doyle Banks led the cast in the drama part of the production. Directing the job of choreography was Mrs. Joyce Burger. Mr. Bill Madura, along with the stage crew, were busy building sets and finding props. Many different committees helped put it all together, such committees included make-up, sewing, and publicity. The lead roles were played by Sally Barney as Maria and Dave Furman played the part of Captain Von Trapp. The Von Trapp children were made up of students in the grade school and the Junior high school. Patty Reed led the Chorus of nuns as Mother abbess. Paula Lindler protrayed the part of Elsa Shaeder. The part of Max Detweller was performed by Frank Gilbert. Dave Needles and Laurie Prather teamed up to play the roles of Rolf and Liesl. Hundreds of people filled the Monbeck Auditorium each time the musical was presented. Standing ovations accompanied each performance. The entire cast performed with enthusiasm and perfection. Through it all, the talent of the Concert Choir had shown brightly when the musical production of “The Sound of Music” was re-enacted. This spring on the stage of the Monbeck Auditorium, students performed “Show Boat .

Page 19 text:

Time for smiles. Surprised were Nancy Logan and Kurt Ford as they became the 1976 Prom King and Queen. What a night. Relaxed students enjoy a soothing dance to the theme song Summer Breeze , in the gym. Break time. Taking a breather from the dance floor, Donna Ambler stands in line to get a cool refreshment. What a group! The 1976 Prom Court: Jim Turpin, Jim Hayes, Tom Hepburn, Jon Zatkulak, Tom Ferree. Kurt Ford (King). Nancy Logan (Queen), Julie Viellieu, Dawn Palikan, Michelle Engerski, Janet Moore, and Diane Marsh.

Page 21 text:

Sing It out! Sally Barney expresses her feelings as she sings, The Sound of Music.” Some beautiful music: Catching the attention of the audience, Dave Furman sings the popular Edelweiss. 1 . One more time: Captain Von Trapp (D. Furman) learns of his children ' s singing talents. .» . 7 f r jar 1 ‘J i ?» What character. Playing their parts well L. Prather and D. Needles sing, Sixteen Going on Seventeen. Musical 17