Jackson Township School - Saxmuri Yearbook (Roanoke, IN)

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Members of the cast and prompters rehearse with play books. Standing: Larry Williams, Steve Simon, Mrs. Merckx, Karen Utterback, Carol Lynch, Ruth Ann Gass, Jean Stabler, Diane Latta, Ellen Staples. Kneeling: Jim Gay, Ed Ross. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY PROVIDES FUN, Midnight ' takes place on New Year ' s Eve in a supposedly deserted house which be- comes a meeting place for a noisy newspaper reporter seeking a story, a spinster, a lawyer with a revolver, a mysterious visitor, and a host of others. The plot thickens quickly when a blue light is seen shining through a crack in the floor. Since Midnight was a mystery, every line had to be perfectly memorized so the line of thought would not be broken. Much time wai spent by the cast, Mrs. Merckx, and the stage crews in order to make it the success that it was. A stairs had to be constructed, and a bookcase built, complete with a hidden door and artificial books. Numerous lights had to be placed at strategic spots on, around, and over the stage. With peanuts used in the plot and as props the expense of peanuts could have been a problem. Eating stopped when someone suggested using clay peanuts instead of the real McCoy. The audience was so absorbed by the plot that when the chmax was reached they didn ' t even bother to throw paper airplanes. Although make-shift props are used at the re- hearsals, cast must put forth sincere expression. 20

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ACADEMICS WITH ACTIVITIES Activities give teenagers social poise. At Roanoke High School there are several activi- ties that help develop personalities as well as skills. Music groups play an active part in the community. Organizations have much to do with the betterment of the individual, school, and community as well as the recreation and en- joyment obtained by their members. Such events as record hops, and the junior-senior re- ception and prom are looked forward to. Some of the most anticipated events are the formal and semi-formal dances. For weeks before girls lose weight, trade formals, and panic for a date. All these things make students ' school life fun. Well-chosen activities add spice to academic work and offer wholesome diversion. 19

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CAST Karen Utterback spinster Jean Stabler niece Steve Simon Bob Ed Ross lawyer Nancy Swihart maid Jim Gay chauffeur Larry Middleton Joe Larry Williams Hugh Neil Yant myterious visitor Carol Lynch Paula Ruth Ann Bodenhamer housekeeper Ruth Ann Gass reporter Delbert Smith photographer I STAGE EXPERIENCE, AND MONEY Tom Shatzer, Dave Mercer, Cecil Villiard. and Bob Gosnell begin work on play sets (above). Mrs. Merckx indicates stage position to member of cast.