Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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SptiKg plan tywA dtiwfoi debut On the nights of April 3 and 4, the JHS Drama Club presented the play A Bad Year for Tomatoes. The story is set in a small New England town where Myra Marlowe, a famous television actress, goes to write her autobiography. Expecting privacy. Myra is upset by her nosy neighbors who never leave her alone. To scare people away, she invents a dangerous, crazy sister who cuts people's ears off.'' It creates quite a stir in the town when the sister mysteriously disappears. This was the first JHS play to be directed by Miss Little, the second semester replacement for Mr. Niebauer. Commented Miss Little, Sometimes it seemed as if the spring play would never get off the ground. We had problems finding a suitable jpript for one thing, and then scheduling rehearsals proved to be a big headache. The cast and crew, however, made A Bad Year for Tomatoes a fun and successful experience. It's always special to work with students outside of class and see them in a new, more relaxed environment. These students, were extra-special, and I'm sure I'll never forget their antics, humor, dedication, and talent. ” (Top left) Piney tries to help Myra by cracking hickory nuts with his teeth (Top right) The sheriff of Beaver Haven (Shad Simmons) asks if he can have Myra's autograph to give to his wife (Center) Myra wonders what to do while Cora (Dana Emery) cries that her husband hit her (Bottom) Carrie Danforth takes a break from her character of Willa Mae Wilcox Spring Play 19

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(Right) Reba (Kaye Hoffmann) scolds Pin-ey (Joe Houston) after discovering that he has come sparkin' Myra's dangerous, insane sister. (Below) Reba and Cora tell of the miracles of Brother Leviticus (Below right) Myra (Mamie Morris) proudly takes off her Sister Sadie costume after successfully scaring off a nosy neighbor 18 Spring Play

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Piout boaifi utagfo Medieval oujul Prom goers attended A Night in Shining Armor on May 2. 1987. Many remembered the night for its fancy attire, others for the rain and mud. As the dancers moved to the beat of music supplied by Madcap, the decorations resembled the Middle Ages. Dragons, castles, and water fountains transformed JHS into a night for knights. Prom goers marched to Glory of Love, white the Prom Court waited patiently for the crowning. Dressed in a tux and a long dress. Nicholas Hemp and Amber Becker carried the crowns. Tom Sukow and Sue Friesch were named third runners-up, while Eric Bilau and Jenny Stark grabbed second. Tim Bolger and Mamie Morris seized first runner up. Lee Miller and Jeni Funk crowned Jim Brock and Kelly Whiting as King and Queen. After the Prom, the dancers continued the fun at Meadow Springs for Post Prom festivities. This event ended at 3:30, when dancers headed for an early breakfast. (Right) After Kelli Whiting is crowned as queen, she and Jim Brock (top) enjoy the festivities. (Right) Sheryl Schroedl and Mike Zuhlsdorf wait for their cue in the Grand March. 20 Prom