J J Pearce High School - Mustang Yearbook (Richardson, TX)

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ound of Music It's showtime, folks! Before the lights go on and the action begins, the sparks of talent were perfected. During many rehearsals every line was divided piece by piece to be presented. The voices became flawless as they practiced every note. When it had been finished, all this was worth the applause and feeling of accomplishment. Whether it was singing, acting, or dancing, every individual was a distinct part of The Sound of Music . I love entertaining people. It's a little scary when you get on stage and realize that all these people are watching you, but when it's all over and you know that you've done your best it's a great feeling, senior Meg McCammish said. The people involved in the musical had different feelings about the arts and performing. I have always been interested in singing. I know a lot about the voice and how to use it, and it comes easy to me, junior Shan- non Swindle said. Sophomore Gaylynn Wells add- ed, Being involved with the musical is a good opportunity to get Checking the tempo of a musical number, theater director Mrs. Lynn Zednick and choral director Mr. Woody Christman com- pare ideas about how it should be played. lCrawfordl 52 X Student Life f Musical to know people better. In addition to being talented in acting and singing these per- formers had even more specific ideas. I am interested in the pro- duction area of the business. I would like to be involved in sound mixing and record producing, senior Mike Angrisano said. While some of the cast was serious about having a career in the entertain- ment business, others were not so sure. I'd like to, but I don't think it is a very secure career, senior Kristen Nelson said. Both directors had an influence on the success of the musical. I love music. I was never in choir in junior high or high school, but when I went to North Texas State University, I got music scholar- ships and took voice lessons, choir director Woody Christman said. This musical has a strong female cast and our strength depends upon many voices. I picked a show to give many people a chance, Mrs. Lynn Zednick, theater director, said. lBua 8z Inglel

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Seniors Monica Moore and Cara Warner Taking a break from shopping for some catch up on the day's events over a snack of new shoes, junior Lori Graham stops for a orange juice and donuts. lBQleyj break of fries and a coke, lPellerinl W.,..,,N,.,..w-W, , M,,.lwff M ,,-f , ff F Seniors Ieni Pellham and Kristin Banks enjoy During lunch senior Paul Ilami decides his a quick breakfast at Golden Star Donuts before lunch isn't enough, so he buys a candy bar school. IBryanl for dessert. ICrawfordl Food - Student Life X 51

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U .M .,,.. '39 15 w' r, HB5 During a rehearsal for the musical, seniors Children Cheryl Oglesby, Colleen Ward, Cheryl Oglesby and Meg McCammish and Susanne McCammish listen as Maria practice their lines for a scene they have fMeg McCammish1 teaches them how to together. lBryanl sing. lCrawfordl f 1 2, W V C L 1 ,V , ,,,l . si Q ff ,, i rert , wx '43 Maria fMeg McCammish1 tells Mother Ab- bess ILaura Swansonl that she doesn't want to live with the Von Trapps. lBryanl Musical - Student Life X 53