J Sterling Morton West High School - Talon Yearbook (Berwyn, IL)

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Death of Director Drew saddens West Side cast Morton East and West Drama Departments opened another successful year with their production of West Side Story. Although cast and crew were deeply affected by the death of the director Mr. Ga Drew on the morning of opening night, the show did go on under the direction of Mr. F. Meyer. The play,s participa- tion in the Illinois High School Theater Festival produced invitations to thirteen students to attend an Illinois State workshop. West drama participants entered the play, Merton ofthe Movies, in the Illinois High School Association district play competition. Each year a different school hosts the competition, and this year Morton West received the honor. Also for state competition West's Readers' Theater presented You re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. This year's Readers' Theater consisted of an all girl castg however a senior boy, Pat Shanahan, directed the performance under the supervision of Mr. F. Meyer, the faculty adviser. Male cast members fabove, left, poke fun at the adult world as they portray delinquents in West Side Story Sue Nekolny, Liz Recht, and Jim McNerland Qabovej party during One Flew over the Cuckoo? Nest. Before the performance Sue Schnuelle fleftj delicately puts the finishing touch on Karey Borzym's make-up. ACTIVITIES 61

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Forensics Team teaches members self-confidence Forensics gives the kids the opportunity to express themselves in front of others,', said Mr. J. Caravello, the adviser. Much work and preparation went into the Forensics Team's presentations for competition. Poetry, prose, comedy, and commentary were some of the styles presented at the competitions. One of the most time consuming aspects of theatre is set preparation. Tech Guild members handled set construction, lighting, and scene changes for West's plays. They also helped with the swim and modern dance shows. The Thespians also worked very hard in the plays and attended summer workshops to learn more about acting, directing, and make-up. THESPIANS-FRONT ROW: F. Salamone, E. Recht, Sec., S. Nekolny, P. Shanahan, Pres. BACK ROW: P. Romani, H. Striska, Treas., J. Masters, G. Galbavy, Ms. D. Diehl, Adviser. FORENSICS TEAM-FRONT ROW: P. Hayward, Co-Capt., M. Zahara, D. Storino. BACK ROW: P. Johnson, S. Schnulle, L. Dudek, A. Buonicore, J. Juliano, P. Romani, H. Striska, Capt. Liz Recht Qabove, left, takes on the personality of Maria as she portrays her during a performance of the Theater Department's fall musical, West Side Story. ACTIVITIES 63