Highland Park High School - Highlander Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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sa assi? ' :sa Set in the living room of the Frank Gil- breth home in a New Jersey town dur- ing the 192O's, the senior play Cheaper by the Dozen, drew a sizable and enthusiastic crowd over its three production dates, November 9, tO, tt, and 12. An authentic reproduction of the time period transported the audience back to the days of knickers and Model T's, as crew heads Simone Myers, Cindy Maxwell, Gigi Hiland, Rosie Gutierrez, Suzanne Farrar, Betsy Booziotis, and Margy Adams worked to achieve the effect through set, props, make-up, and costumes. Another attempt at authenticity, having a real dog on the stage, backfired when the German shepherd had a sudden attack of stage fright in the wings. Despite such setbacks, the play opened on a Wednesday evening with Chris Bell and Shirley Williams assum- ing the leading roles. Others with major roles included Charlotte Moore, Jean Beck, Billy Howard, Bart lrby, Kathryn Kaufman, and Rick Kumpf. Notable type-casts were Tandy Maca- tee as the innocent, intellectual daugh- ter, and Cell Holmes, who portrayed the freckle-faced and pig-tailed young- est daughter. ln all, 26 seniors had costumed parts, but the entire produc- tion required additional assistance from 60 juniors and seniors, Director Linda Raya guided the cast and crews through an unusually short rehearsal period of three weeks and relied on stage managers Hunt Blair and Melanie Peskett, and their assist- ant, Judy Jericho, for much-needed help and organization. Although ticket sales fell short of last year's record-setting pace, Mrs. Raya felt this year's crowd was more responsive and enthusiastic. Cast par- ties after each performance revealed the seniors' enthusiasm for the show. They're so cute! : Katrina Case sighs to Frank CChris Bellj and Lillian CCharlotte Moorey over the Gilbreth dozen. 26 0 Senior Play .4 N N N N .Q .. S E 2 'N sm Z 3: it EE ig nl 1 ll 'E-7s'A'471-'-1 I j,5st3fM ti g ww- X99 1 i p. 's3 I I -f ' 1 54 f --I ' Q1 f as ll J ,jf -f.-axn ., , .x 'te . 1 aa 5, ,au -f ww . ,sw A ra -TTS .1 ,pi 'QF' D fl Q ,, , f ni .- -t e .. 4. -'1 -.,f 9 1 5 gear A- ,mfr fisfm if 1 PM ' ,ex 1-at ' Dzgift-is , 1 .wigs-'rg a a 11133 -. gla--EX. ligka . R bc X fd, ' t 'ntl IH ' L 6- It's a boy! : Anne tShirley Williamsj fights with her younger brothers and sisters, Lisa McElroy, Mike San- difer, Gable Frye, and Charles McCook, tor a private conversation with her boyfriend, 51:3 lgj A t,,- , At ease: Gilbreth children Tandy Macatee, Parker Rush, Bruce Stockard, and Wendy Wheeler listen to their fathers latest plan. Roll call: 'tThis family council is called to order exclaims Mr Gilbreth CChris Belly as he gathers his children for a conference. ff '- if 'O U we 33

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6 1 . .TYFN .-5,4 r' 1 , . 1 , , F 9 5'i'k4i-.V 1 is I Q , Jil. Avecita, Patrick find life in U.S. different from Peru, Holland Avecita Chicchon and Patrick Praan- ing experienced life as Americans dur- ing a year at Highland Park under the sponsorship of the American Field Service. Avecita, from Lima, Peru, spent the year with the family of Lise Stallcup. Active in Travel Club and Hi-Lites, she also participated in Ftound Table. The language was difficult for me, Avecita complained, because Americans talk so fast. At her school in Peru the students stay in one room all day and the teach- ers go from class to class. She also liked being able to wear her own clothes to school instead of a uniform. Parties are different too. We always dance, as well as talk and eat, Ave- cita commented. AFS student from Weesp, Holland, Patrick Praaning adjusted to American life quickly while living with the family of Tripp Stuart. Patrick enjoyed soccer Welcome: Charles McCook hands flowers to and tennis, but missed playing field hockey, a popular sport in his country. He was a member of the Travel Club, AFS, and Round Table. Attending his first homecoming, Patrick was amazed that the guys wore suits to a football game. Patrick was just as surprised to find that Highland Park offered elec- tives. At home we have all solid courses, no fun classes, he said. We don't date, Patrick insisted. We just go in a group and everyone pays for himself. 1976 graduate Luci Smith returned in September to tell about her year- long stay in Denmark. Anne Aldredge, a 1977 graduate, also took time off before entering college and spent a year in Italy through the AFS program. Funds were raised by the club through the sale ot friendship bonds, and the traditional sale of carnations in February along with proceeds from the AFS talent show. Dishpan hands: Patrick Praaning helps his Avecita Chicchon after her arrival in Dallas, mother clean up after dinner. A.F.S. 0 27