Hunterdon Central High School - Echo Yearbook (Flemington, NJ)

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'AO Xxx Xxxxew W' ' leaves for the War. Meanwhile, in Sweet Apple, Ohio, Kim MacAfee has been pinned to Hugo Peabody tTom Ei- kampj. This presents a problem to Hugo, but not to Kim, who is cheered on by her good friend Ursu- la Merkle CCarlene Clausnitzerj. The main event is to be televised on the Ed Sullivan Show, but problems occur, as Hugo physically attacks Conrad on live television be- fore the star can kiss Kim, and he and Kim reunite. Rosie and Albert marry with Mrs. Petersonls approv- al, and Conrad goes off to war. Other major characters, included Mrs. MacAfee -- Tina Hendricks, Mr. MacAfee -- Ken Kozikowski, Randy MacAfee -- Christina Saca- lis, Mrs. Merkle -- Dana Palmer, Harvey Johnson - Scott Stearns, the mayor - Jeff Fabijanic, the Mayor's Wife - Amy Jacob, and the bartender - Rex VanVeldhui- sen. The cast also consisted of a 40 member chorus and 18 dancers. 243

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f'Bye Bye, Birdiewanother HCHS musical succes by Sue Fenty As usual, Hunterdon Central reached its high performance level when it presented L'Bye Bye, Birdiea' as the annual musical. Once again, it was directed by Mrs. Kelber, with Mr. Kazman as choreographer, Mrs. Sauerland as producer, Mr. Wimmer, as musical director, Mr. Balog as conductor of the orchestra, Mr. Livecchi in charge of the set, and Miss Griffin in charge of cos- tumes and props. Susan Pruchnicki assisted as student director. The show is based on the attempts of Albert Peterson Uohn Netheryj, a songwriter, to earn a living writing for Conrad Birdie CBill Bausmithj, a music superstar. Birdie is drafted into the army, and Albert's girl- friend, Rosie Uill Salayij, devises a scheme to give Birdie a send-off which will always be remembered. Her plan will also allow Albert to have a hit song and provide enough money to marry her and to send his disapproving mother CMirelle Whitel away to live comfortably where she cannot interfere with his life. Kim MacAfee CKristal Harden- bergj is the lucky girl who gives Conrad Birdie his last kiss before he 242

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Introducing - the ffnewn Red Devil Marching Band by Janet Olson ls that our band?,' Who are those people in the cowboy outfits? This can't be Central's band. These were the comments from the football stands since the Hunter- don Central Marching band decided to change its style and become com- petitive. This year, the band adopted a drum corpsi' marching style. In the past, Central used a big teni' for- mat. The main differences between the two styles are the different types of music played and the perfor- mance of the band as a whole. Previously, the band played light, popular songs. With its new drum corps style, however, the band plays more difficult, dramatic music. The actual performance of the show has also changed. This is espe- cially evident in the color guard -- flags, rifles, and twirlers. Previous- ly, the guard's different units marched to a spot on the field where they remained for most of the song and performed a routine which they had developed themselves. Now, however, the guard marches along Drum majorette and drum major: Collccn Beckman and Dwight Paul with the band, and the routines are coordinated. We want the flags and rifles to be coordinated with the actual show, said Mr. George Balog, the marching band director. The band worked very hard, prac- ticing during the summer and after school. It is striving for its own rec- ognition. It would like to be seen as more than a supporter of the foot- ball team. We'd like to reach the point where the audience stays in the stands during half-time to appreci- ate the hard work the band has donef, said Balog. In its quest for recognition, the band entered competition this year. It participated in the Superchief Band Festival at Piscataway High School where it received two ratings of excellent, an outstanding achievement for its first competi- tion. Hopefully, the hard work will continue to pay off. .4-l 244