Jefferson High School - Alexian Yearbook (Alexandria, MN)

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Paul Dyke supervises striking of the set of “Unsatisfactory Supper . developed theatrical talents 27

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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

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Jodi Wentz—All State Both the Wind Ensemble and the Concert Band had a fulfulling year of experiences. The band mem- bers focused much of their time on practices. As in years before, the bands once again made a good show of their talents when presenting the an- nual Pop Concert. Along with this the bands ac- tivities included Spring Concert, Contests, festivals, exchanges, and tours. The bandsmen were again much appreciated by Alexandrians for their entertainment at parades and sporting events. Band officers of 1971-72 were instrumental in planning concerts and tours. The officers for this year were: Roger Heegaard, President; Cozy Olson, Vice President; Margaret Benesh, Secretary-Trea- surer; Ron Wencl, Band Manager. I believe that there are essentially two types of music—warm- blooded music and cold-blooded music, and every possible admixture of the two. -Louis Biancolli- 28