Jefferson High School - Alexian Yearbook (Alexandria, MN)

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Alhi Times: Row I: J.Wentz, J.Mateer, D.Madison. B Wentz. Row 2: B Brousseau, N.Thornton, J.OIson, N.Wittenabel, D.Farrar. Row 3 D Paulson, D.Halc, C.Schwcnsohn, G.Lussox, J.Purgason, D.Yager. Jefferson.

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The Alexian and Ahli Times staffs spent the bet- ter part of the last nine months in an effort to cap- ture student achievements, activities, emotions, and opinions in the media of print. The Alhi Times ex- perienced a year of rebirth and innovation as the image of the paper underwent complete change. Under the leadership of advisor Mr. Carlblom and head editor Carl Schwensohn, the Times developed regular circulation schedules and focused more of its attention on items of current interest or con- troversy. They also included reports of club activi- ties and occasionally featured guest student writers. The Alexian, although unchanged in its format did try to develop new lines of attack in capturing the 1971-72 school year on paper. Under the guidance of Mr. Anderson and a five editoral board, the staff put in long hours of drawing, writing, and creativity in the pursit of the yearbook that truly reflected Jef- ferson student body. Publications portray life at Alexian: Row I: P.Trumm, M.Benesh, J.Bale, M.Morrison, R.McCarten, Row 2: L.Swanson, J.Mateer, L.Amundson, D.Ebensteiner. Row 3: B Johnston, B Warkenthein, B.Ranum, N.Thornton, P.Westby. Row 4: J.Dittberncr, M.Newcomer, J.Swcdberg, J,Morrison. Row5: Mr. Anderson, R.Roth, D.Gaugert. R.Splittgerber. 24

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For the first time in more than ten years, a play was produced and directed solely by Jefferson students. Presented on January 28 by the drama class, “Unsatisfactory Supper” was directed by Cheri Gadow and starred Geraldine Miller, Kathy Stommes, and Paul Dyke. Paul also designed the set for the play, and the remainder of the class built it. The play itself, written by Tennesse Williams, dealt with the rejection of the elderly in our modern society. Alexandria’s entry in the annual District 22 One- Act play contest was “No Why” by John Whiting. The contest was held in Sauk Centre on January Placing fourth in district competition, the pro- duction received a B + rating and honorable mention for the following categories: best actor, Richie Lee; best actress, Candy Thoen; best supporting actor, Jeff Callaghan; best Renee Ewing in rehearsal for “The New Slep.” Students supporting actress, Wendy Weisel. Under the direction of Miss Martha fctzell, the cast and crew of the play spent the week of mini- course polishing the production, the result of which was representing the only school to place students in all four acting categories. “The New Step,” a ballet-drama by Leonard Cohen, was begun during mini-course and performed a couple months later. Directed by Mr. Perdue and Mr. Capistrant, and starring Mary Mateer, Renee Ewing, Nancy Thornton, and Doug Engleking, the play was a statement on abnormality. Two unusual theatrical techniques were used in the production of this play: there was no set, and all sound in the play was recorded on tape while the actors onstage pantomimed their actions. In this way, an actor onstage may have played a different role on the recording. 26