Highmore High School - Hisodak Yearbook (Highmore, SD)

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—— ALL-SCHOOL PLAY Play It Cool Learning to play it cool” can sometimes be very difficult for a teenager, especially when trying to attract the opposite sex. The 1988 all-school play. Luann . was a musi- cal dealing with the hardships of a girl's life. Luann. played by Sandi Nickelson. is desperate for some at- tention from the school fox. Aaron Hill, alias Shane Vlcek. But the only person she can attract is the typica' nerd named Gunther, portrayed by Gene Luze. Luann’s best friends. Delta and Berniece. (Leanne Smith and Christine Volek), encourage and support Luann to try out for cheerleading. That way. Aaron Hill would just have to notice herl But instead of getting cheerleader. Luann wins the position of school mascot, none other than the pit bull for Pitts High School. When beauti- ful and snobby Tiffany, alias Deb Dittman. is asked to the school dance by Aaron Hill, Luann's disap pointment reaches an all-time high. Ms. Allison: her teacher ahd fripnd. 4 (Jodi McDonnell (.encourages (.uanR to take pride in her ability to make people laugh. Meanwhile, Ms. Phelps, the school counselor, played by Paula Haiwick. is desperately trying to get the struggling novelist and teacher Mr. Fogarty, portrayed by Barney Ne- mee. to notice her. Typically, at the close of the play, they fall madly in love. Luann's brother Brad, (Shawn Ba- loun). and his girlfriend. (Lori New- ton). endure the many vicissitudes of being a senior. Darlene wants to get married, but Brad isn’t ready for that kind of responsibility yet. During the last scene of the musi- cal. a football game is in progress. Luann is the mascot: Delta is a cheerleaders Berniece is in the band. They all enjoy the game, even though it ends in defeat. Luann had a great time just picking on Tiffany. But when Aaron Hill tells her that she was great. Luann loses her com- posure. But Delta saves the day by telling everyone to just play it cool!”. The grand finale is per- formed in style, and was sung by the entire cast, which consisted of many members in a chorus. Barbara Roseland directed the musical. Jackie Dittman provided the choreography, and Julie Haiwick volunteered her musical talents as accompanist. ABOVE RIGHT- Aric Baloun and Jackie Ditt- man are providing their guidance. MIDDLE: Debbie Dittman finally decides to just relax and let it all hang out. BELOW LEFT: Paula Haiwick and Barney Ne- mee enjoy one another's company while speculating about the Pitts High School foot- ball game. BELOW RIGHT Sandi Nickelson is having a hard time concentrating on Mrs. Roseland's advice, for the footlights are incredibly bright! 8 All-School Play

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BELOW LEFT: The 1987 Marshal candidates are: BACK ROW: Senior candidate and 1987 Marshal Charlie Bloomenrader and junior candidate Jeff Smith. FRONT ROW: Fresh- man candidate Jason Jirsa and sophomore candidate Chad Hall. BELOW RIGHT: Kristen Stirling sinks her teeth into the freshman skit. BELOW; The 1987 Fiomecoming royalty in- cludes: BACK ROW: Mary Zastrow. Bruce Bu- cholz. Marshal Charlie Bloomenrader. Shawn Baloun and Jackie Pittman. FRONT ROW: Crownbearer Dusty Reeves. King Brad Hall. Queen Kaela Goodrich and Crownbearer Ra chael Myers. HOMECOMING 7

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LEFT Sandi Nickelson struts her stuff while trying to impress the audience during cheer leading tryouts. MIDDLE LEFT The cast and crew of the 1988 three act play Luann includes: FRONT ROW Kristen Stirling. Gene Luze. Gayle Lo- gan. Shawn Baloun. Lori Newton. Heidi Ger rits. Jeff Smith. Sandi Nickelson. Paula Haiwick. Debbie Dittman. and Jackie Ditt- man. MIDDLE ROW: Director Barbara Rose land. Larry Becker. Kaela Goodrich. Cherish High. Stephanie Busse. Jodi McDonnell. Christine Volek. Shane Vlcek. Brenda New ton. Julie Haiwick. Toma Rodman, and Leanne Hoffman. BACK ROW: Tonya Cad man. Lisa Busse. Amy Kilber. Sherri McDon- nell. Aric Baloun. Julie Jessen. Barney Nemec. Jennifer Faulstich. Leanne Smith. Carrie Stir- ling. and Todd Wieseler. MIDDLE RIGHT Gene Luze is apparently en- joying himself immensely. BELOW RIGHT Leanne Smith. Sandi Nickel son. Christine Volek. and the rest of the cast of Luann are following Delta's advice: Play it coolT