Highland Park High School - Little Giant Yearbook (Highland Park, IL)

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poottf Concentrating intensely, junior Bessie Spero and sophomore Becky O'BIcncss (below) pre- sent a scono from And Miss Reardon Drinks A Little. Sophomores David Semel and Shori Berkson, and Junior Joan Polikoff (far left) hap- pily perform in Brecht on Brecht. Singing for a pleased crowd, juniors Cindy Fleishman and Julie Fox ( bottom left) add to the success of 1st Wednesday.” The Choraliers ( bottom) sing up a Winter Storm, as they present their an- nual Holiday Concert under the direction of Mr. Gothard. Displaying his musical talents at a school musicians' jam session, junior Stace Bchrcnds (left) hits out a few beats on his drums. PTO Fine Arts committee member Mrs. Peter Koukos (bottom far left) arranges a ma- cramo display in the IMC.

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1st Wednesday, forensics plays showcase talent classmen in newspaper work. The Fine Arts Department again provided entertainment, as First Wednesday was continued this year on an irregular basis. The program is designed to showcase student talent on the first Wednesday of every month. It attracted small but devoted audiences. Students were also treated to art exhibits in the IMC. The PTO- sponsored shows featured artists from the area. As part of the forensics program, the Readers' Theater Brecht on Brecht and the contest play. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.” competed for district, sectional, and state honors in March. In addition to the actors, musical performing groups showed their talents. The Choraliers sang 32 POTPOURRI

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Expand '78 features varied mini-courses familiar Christmas tunes, and the band played traditional holiday music at the annual Winter Concert. Planning for the three-day Expand '78. scheduled for April 11- 12-13, began in early November. A committee of faculty members and students worked to arrange mini- courses which replaced regular classes during the Expand periods. Students were treated to a variety of educational experiences not regularly offered. Disco- dancing and belly-dancing were popular, as were cooking classes. A member of the American Civil Liberties Union explained his organization's defense of the Nazis. In all. students could choose from over 200 courses and field trips. Although long retired, former security officer Roy Dransfeldt (above) annually puts on his San- ta suit for the nursery school Christmas party. As a directing class project, senior Mark Patln- kin staged Woody Allen's God.” featuring sen- iors Pete Durment and Andrea Sklar (right). In February 50 girls who had earned the necessary points put on outlandish athletic garb (far right) for Initiation into Pep Club. 34 POTPOURRI