Homer L Ferguson High School - Mariner Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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See ree 4 serine cet i i { | Drama's Presentation of One Acts Brings a Variety of Theater to FHS For a change of pace from the usual traditional serious three-act dramatic presentation in mid-winter, the Drama Club chose to present a night of one act plays. Under the direction of Spon- sor Patricia Quinn, the group chose four plays, each representing a distinct form of drama. The first of the four, “Sandbox ’ was done in the theatre of the absurd style. Next, was ‘Hiss the Villain,’ a melo- drama complete with a hero anda mean, vicious villain who was often booed and hissed by the audience. Third, was ‘Impromptu,’ which was originally a third period class project dealing with actors and improvisation. Last, was the ‘Celebration of the Destruction of Man.” This was also a. theatre of the absurd type of one-act. It was used years ago, in a statewide drama competition. This drama explained man’s steps of destruction through primitive man, the Renais- sance, Hitler's Germany, and finally, today’s generation. The One-Acts gave students a better chance of being chosen for a role because of the greater number of parts played according to Miss Quinn. After the last night of the play, the cast and crews tore down the set, put away the props and costumes, auto- graphed each other’s programs, con- gratulated each other and headed for the cast party to celebrate their suc- cess. TOP FAR LEFT: “Impromptu” cast, Paul Her- bert, Jackie Miller, and Della Hedden, discuss the ending of their play. TOP MIDDLE: Doug Cantu as “Man” screams for love as the chorus chants hate during the Hitler scene of “‘Celebra- tion.’ BOTTOM LEFT: ‘Will this be the end for that evil villain?” Scott Miller threatens George Scottin ‘Hiss the Villain.” TOP: Angrily discussing Grandma’s fate, Kirk Puterbaugh and Katy Phillips of ‘Sandbox’ decide death will come soon. MIDDLE: With snow falling, Ann Mayhew as Lucy Nobel tries desperately to comfort her mother, Susan Cook. BOTTOM: Speaking of man’s destruction, narra- tor Andre Garner fights to keep his mask from covering him in “Celebration.”’ ANight of One Acts 23

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Pam Maxwell Wins Miss Mariner and Miss Congeniality for Senior Class While Tidewater was receiving its — biggest snowfall of the century, twenty- three Ferguson females were in the midst of preparing for the 1980 Miss Mariner Pageant. The snow caused S some problems for the girls because, with the closing of schools for several 2 days, they missed several rehearsals. But pageant chairman Georgia Yamaki's philosophy was that ete must go on, and it did. . Contestants were judged ‘on talent the ten girls with the highest score per- ormed during the pageant. An impres- ranging from drawing and dancing to cting and batontwirling. When the night of the pageant ervousness and donned smiles as they opened the show singing and ever We Go.” After the opening num- ber, the girls modeled casual wear pro- before the night of the pageant, and ive variety of talents were displayed, ed, the girls pushed away their ancing to the song “Together, Wher- deo ee — es : ity, voted upon by the girls, was announced to be Pam Maxwell. Escorting the girls during the formal wear competittion, were eight mem- bers of the senior class. When it was the escort’s turn to model, the audi- ence had a chance to see how creative the senior class guys could be. Their crazy antics included twirling a top hat and cane, throwing flowers to the audi- ence, and displaying a phone number on the back of a tux. - Finally, five finalists were chosen. Each girl was required to answer a question so that the judges could eval- uate her ability to express herself. All the preparation during the preceeding two weeks came to a climax as Pam Perry was announced fourth runner- up; Ann Mayhew, third runner-up; Lori Hollowell, second runner-up; Donna Pearson, first runner-up and Pam Max- well, the first senior to be crowned in ‘four years, was named Miss Mariner 1980. oe alee being Swarded. the Miss Mariner title. BOTTOM LEFT: Singing and danc- aes Pam Perry, i th nks everyone, ee RIGHT: Last minute Ls are one by ee ing contestants ate The th with the opening num- Hedden before the opening number. BOTTOM RIGHT: Donna Pearson shows her talent during a monologue for the audience and judges. “RIGHT PAGE — MIDDLE: Miss Mariner 1979, Lisa Weinstein, wishes her successor Pam Max- well the best of luck. BOTTOM: Mistresses of Ceremonies Georgia Yamaki and Rhonda Gilles- pie prepare to announce Miss Mariner and her court. Miss Mariner 25