John Marshall High School - Lex Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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ctors meet challenge Marshall experienced the first Shakespearean production in its history during the fall of 1981 when Director Vi Wat- son presented the Shakespearean comedy Twelfth Night, which brought laughter and enjoyment to the crowd. Al- though Shakespeare had a reputation for being Hard to understand, Thespian President Patti Diamond felt that it was easier to perform than expected. The audience attentiveness was also proof that Shake- speare speaks to the people of today as well as yesterday, stated Watson. When asked what motivated him to keep performing in various plays, Senior Jon Maynard explained, I like seeing the exitement and joy in the younger actors. As for me, l'm a perfectionist-l keep working for that goal. Maynard also designed the only set used in the play. The overall production, according to Watson, was one of the nicest things we have put together in long time. Cast members included Maynard and Diamond, Juniors Oliver Hall and Tony Wilkey, and Sophomores Garry Britt, Trent Himes, and Zaxaro Kokkoris. Another Sherlock Holmes was discovered in Marshall's winter play, presented on February 11 and 12. Angel Street is a story about a murder that took place in England in 1880. Detective Rough, played by Senior David Spencer, went back to Angel Street 15 years after the crime to prove that the deranged Mr. Manningham was guilty of the crime of which he was accused. lt was a very sophisticated story that put chills up your spine, commented Senior Susan Norton, referring to the suspense element of the play. A small cast of six was used for the production, which was a definite change from traditionally large groups. ln preparation for the play, English accents were taught at rehearsal for a more realistic approach. lt was difficult to learn the accents but it benefited our performances in the play, explained Spencer. Although we had a small cast, we put a good play out in a short amount of time. l'm very proud of our efforts, concluded Junior Dawn Alcorn. Other cast members included Senior Randy Sheets, Sophomores Zaxaro Kokkoris and Penny Moore, and Junior Tony Wil- key. ' Plays CONGRATULATIONS make all the time and effort put into the play worthwhile as Tony Wilkey receives a pat on the back from fellow cast member Kaci McNally. TAKING A BOW. Junior Oliver Hall, Senior Jon Maynard, and Sopho- more Trent Himes engage in some onstage antics for the play Twelfth Night. presented on November 5 and 6.

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MODELING THE CROWN that was proclaimed hers is Sophomore Carmen Herman, Carmen was crowned dur- ing the Winter Formal January 29. WINTER FORMAL COURT-Freshmen Leanne Michener, Darren Dryden, Sophomores Carmen Herman, David Rose, Juniors Levauna Gentry, Jack Schindler. Not pic- tured: Seniors Julianne Martus, Chris Milner. COURT MEMBERS wait anxiously as Senior Lyn Thompson gives them flowers and a word of confidence. x sw is x 3 3 1 ix s NFQws X R X X X WN' 7, Nos, Christmas Week ' Winter Formal

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AUTHENTIC COSTUMES and makeup make Marshall's play productions realistic. Senior David Spencer displays the apparel and mustache of Victorian England. SWORD FIGHTING was just one of the many feats learned for the play Twelfth Night. Junior Oliver Hall and Sophomore Zaxaro Kokkoris duel it out. THE DERANGED HUSBAND is displayed by Senior Ran- dy Sheets, while Sophomore Zaxaro Kokkoris portrays the victimized wife. W 4 Plays