John H Reagan High School - Spur Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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 Cast Stages ‘Heiress’ LBJ High School's 'Little Theater' was the site of UIL competition in March. The Blue Jesters presented 'The Heiress.' The play was set in the home of Dr. Sloper (David Musgrave) around 1 850. The plot evolves around his daughter, Catherine (Karol Colonna). The man she loved, Morris Townsend (Steve Strong) loved her money and not her. The story told of their relationship which ended leaving him without a fortune and her without a fortune. 'Godspell,' a musical adaption of the gospel according to St. Matthew, was presented by the Blue Jesters in November. Many of the parables and events from Christ's life were dramatized in that version. The play began with a group of young people in a playground who decided to interpret the gospel for themselves. Each person took on a character as the play progressed. The thirteen actors involved in the play rehearsed about two and a half hours daily and by the day of the production, they had put at least 100 hours into the show, according to Mrs. Ermine Worrell, director. Crew work is an important part of any production and 'Godspell' could not have been performed without the many students who served as crew heads, worked on props, and helped with the publicity, commented Mrs. Worrell. Blue Jester»; (front row) Dovid Green, Rosalind Conwoy, Tracy Wilson, Cindy Hill, Jonis Moffitt, Bill Bochman, Korol Colonno, Moryo Scolover. (bock row) Donna Miller, Tracy King, Carol Bourgeois, Sherry Whatley, Trocy Woolums, Herbert Price, Jeff Wilson, Eleto Adams, Down Garmon, Julie Wolf, Clifford Bowser. (1) Joni Brink (Marian Townsend) welcomes a friend home in the Blue Jesters production of The Heiress.' (2) At “Godspell rehearsal, Herbert Price sings Learn Your Lessons Well. (3) The application of stage moke-up is very important as Steve Strong's face becomes the foce of Morris Townsend. Blue Jesters— 125

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Valentine Assembly .Sponsored The 'Ariel,' o literary magazine, was composed of creative writings. Many styles of this type were featured, such as emotional prose and poetry. In state competition, the magazine was yet to fall below All-State level, commented Mrs. Araminta Seal, sponsor of the Ariel. Ariel staff members were chosen by the Senior Staff. These students must be exceptional to be picked. We had some very talented students, remarked Mrs. Seal. A limited number of copies were published in the last part of April. After the production was over, an Editor's Dinner was held. At the dinner, outgoing and incoming Editors were honored. Other activities of the staff included candy selling and a special dance assembly in February. The 'Valentine Disco' had Mr. Car'ment Walker helping out as disc jockey. (1) Mr. Corment Walker, disc jockey for the 'Valentine Disco,' flashes a grin while toking a break from the action. {2} Two students 'boogie down ot the dance os the crowd looks on. Ariel Stoff; (front row) Kennetha Bighorn, Mark Longley, Kendall Smith, Mrs. Araminta Seal, Koelyn Cook, Jenny Johnson, (second row) Jennifer Afflerbach, lauro loomons, Kristen Nagel, Pom Rust, Susie Brewer, Diane Wiruscheske, Joyce Akins, Pot Hernandez, lourie Fenstemoker. (back row) Molissa Forbes, Randy Allen, Kim Duderstodt, Jack Thielepope. 1 24 — Ariel

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