Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

Page 17 text:

KEEP THE BEAT. Tom O Donnell gives a helping hand to a couple members of the band, trying to show off their talent. WHAT’S GOING ON? Cheryl Turner doesn ' t want to be left out. as Margie Reed does her best to comfort Bob Hess. TILL THERE WAS YOU. Tom O ' Donnell serenades Chris Miller in their version of Till There Was You. Music Man Captivates Town As the lights dimmed, excitement spread throughout the auditorium. The curtain rose and we were transported back to River City, a small town in Iowa that was about to be confronted by a swindling salesman known as the Music Man. He charmed his way into our hearts as he sang about the evils of playing pool, and we watched as he conned so shrewdly the townspeople into bel ieving he was a qualified music teacher. But his plans were thwarted when Charlie Cowell, portrayed by Mark Brownd, recognizes Harold Hill and exposes the Music Man. Under the direction of Mr. Larry Stuber, the lead roles of Harold Hill and Marian the Librarian were brought to life by Tom O ' Donnell and Chris Miller. Harold Hill ' s friend, Marcellus, was portrayed by Jim Prather; while Marian’s mother, Mrs. Paroo. was played by Margie Reed. Other charming characters were Mayor Shinn and his family, played by Kevin Guzowski, Patti Fleszewski, Kim Klawitter, and Alexis Plautz. Also featured were Jodi Smith, Shannon Harkin, Mary Sue Bruynell, and Leslie Williamson in their roles as the Pickalittle Ladies. The quartet, consisting of Mark Beitz, Bob Boyer, Lewis Rea, and Eugene Szymoniak, added a cheerful tune here and there, such as “Lida Rose and Sincere . The cast danced to numbers like “Shipoopi and Marian the Librarian with the help of choreographers, Janie Berland and Randy Hooks. Exciting songs like “76 Trombones’ and Wells Fargo Wagon were performed by the Choral and Orchestra Department under the direction of Mr. Gordon Wilder. Mr. Mark Smith and Mr. Joseph Manfredo. The cast spent many long hours perfecting the musical and their efforts helped to make the show a complete success.

Page 19 text:

You And I Prom — A wish come true Prom The day was May 1980; a perfect day soon to be a perfect evening. You thought that days like this only happened to other people or in the movies, but it was real. It was like Wishing on a Star . School was impossible, who could concen- trate on classes! I was so anxious to leave school. All I could think about was how everything would look, me, the hall, my date Wow, five more minutes. I ' ve got so much to do afterschool. I have to get her flowers; I have to wash the car. So much to do and so little time to do it. After all of that, I have to shower and shave. Come to think of it ... I don ' t even know what time to pick her up. Well first of all, I have to know what time to go for pictures. Gosh, I really have to hurry. Three hours of driving! What a journey it s going to be. I sure hope it ' s all worth it. Three hours to get ready. I know I ' ll never make it in time. First I have to take a bath, wash my hair, dry it and then get dressed. Somewhere inbetween all of that I ' ve got to do my nails and curl my hair. Three hours that is all of the time that I have maybe not even that I still don ' t even know what time he is coming for me. What if he should forget the flowers, or forget our tickets or something? Well, I ' m sure he ' ll be all rested up. After all, all he has to do is take a shower and throw on his tux. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. There is probably nothing to worry about. Everything will be great. It was just as I expected it to be. A night to remember. Everyone looked perfect and the hall was gorgeous. It was like a dream that ended too soon. I was just happy to attend. Maybe it was that wishing on a star that made my dream come to life. If it was only possible for everyone to attend. It is something that just can ' t be, but if it could everyone would share the same feeling. The light feeling that makes one feel good about themselves. Seeing all of my friends there would be my second wish. And my third wish would simply be that I may forever remember this night as one of the best nights of high school, but that wish can only be true if I make it true. Prom- It ' s what you make it! Time Out! Liz Kulsar and Rob Pickens enjoy some happy time together Nick Smiling? King Nick Crnkovich and Queen Renee Plesha take their royal dance. Breaking Away. Sharing time away from their dates Nancy Galloway and Julie Karolzak live it up. Floating Away. Enjoying the evening Heather Horsewell and Andy Shattuck decide to take a breather