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

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Acting as a servant in The House of Rermula Alba. Carol Cave asks for food to feed her children. Elizabeth Widup displays her versatile characters in (left) her portrayal of Sarah Good in The Crucible, and (right) the widow, Bernada Alba. B « , , (Iron, ™.| ra,r.e Thoma,. Colleen Kennedy, Jod.e Ro.eN, Swam. Maddur,. Portray.ng AMla in Bernada ToJd Joms and Darren Grussendorf discuss the conviction of Esiher Torre!. Julie Bvars; r.etoW r.uj. Bill Lane. Burion Culley. ScQii Cunningham jf Sharon Darragh hears Mary Warren as a witch in The Crucible. (ireasurerl Carol Cave luce presidem). Elizabech Vfidup (presidem), Paul Weekley. . „,,„, v,„, TrdJoneJ fr ou LheneOBrien. Karl 01»n. Tom T h ' ' ' rnberg.rtac ' - ' n ' l l ' aron Darragh, Mark Noriha Freshmen « ' fiFf EI l H John Anderson John Andei Reuben Bauiisia Michelle Beckham Cheryl Bell

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Tulling double duty ' pays off at zone Planning a big year, and getting down to business was the goal of the Blue Jesters this year. September 24, members went to a Stu- dent Activity Conference at UT where they saw sessions on dramatic action and im- provisations and learned new costume designing and make-up hints. Mrs. Ermine Worrell, sponsor of the Jesters, was very pleased with the 35 members. X ' orking with the Blue Jesters this year has been a joy, because they gave their best, said Mrs. Worrell. With three big plays scheduled for the year, the group presented their first of the three, T e Crucible. November 13-15. The cast of actors had a newcomer to Austin Reading the way. One of the main characters, Abigail Williams, was por- trayed by Michelle O ' Brien, who had been at Reagan less than a week when she got the part. I was very pleased, said Michelle, I had really wanted the part. After their presentation of The Crucible, their second big performance was The Fan- tastiks, presented February 12-14. The group looked forward to this play because it was a musical. The Fantastiks is what we call a little musical, it ' s a love story, and an overall pretty show, said Mrs. Worrell, The kids really liked doing it. In addition to the major performances, the group also presented Dr. Shelby ' s ABZ ' s to the children at Harris Elemen- tary School in May. These were improvisa- tions of children ' s poems. The Blue Jesters seem to pull double duty by being a club that meets on weekdays as well as Saturdays, said Bur- ton Culley. Although it was hard work, in the end, it all paid off. On March 11 and 12 the Jesters presented their one-act contest play. The House Of Bernada Alba, in zone competi- tion, where they were named best in zone. The All Star Cast members, who received trophies for their performance, included Elizabeth Widup, Esther Torrez, Jodie Rosell, Sharon Darragh and Carrie Thomas. Carol Cave received a certificate for honorable mention. March 26, they presented the play on the district level. Elizabeth Widup was on the All Star Cast, with Jodie Rosell and Carol Cave receiving honorable mentions. More people helped on the productions this year, than in the past, said Mrs. Wor- rell. There were more crew days and each student worked about 300 hours during the year, added Mrs. Worrell. They were ail a very devoted group of actors. As Martha Adams and Kal Kirk confess their love for o The Fantastiks. Wendy Gaines, (a mime), looks on uith . le another in Riciy Smith tells Sharon Darragh he ipproval. won ' t admit to being a witch in Thf CrucihU. Sophomores Cheryl Ziolko k, ( atol ZKhiCuhr 162

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Students study a different book Christ on ( ' anipus is not just another club. The club and the sponsor, Ms. Estcile Banks provided a place for students to go every Wednesday morning at 8:15 and share a spiritual time. Meetings began with a scripture and prayer led by either Ms. Banks or the club president. The meetings continued with reading more scripture and talking about the Bible. The club helped many students both socially and spiritually. Students that felt a need to have a quiet devotional time together and learn the Bi- ble and God ' s teachings enjoyed the club. Ms. Banks pointed out, Everyone reads other great books of literature; why not read the Bible, which is the greatest of all literature. I can ' t understand why schools see fit to cut God out. The club invited guest speakers and musicians throughout the year. A free-spirit club, it had no set religion or denomination, which allowed for spiritual growth among members. Officers were president, Joey Marez; vice-president, Albert Black; secretaries, Sandra Wood and Rosemary Wilson; business manager, Michael Easley; and treasurers, Cilenn Cioldsmith and Clark Shay. Clark Shjy.}iKy Mare and Amanda Brown lisien to the speaker ai an early tnorning meeting Mi. Eilelle Banti speaks to the club before the i duction of officers. Freshmen Milhclt Bollmcyct M..IK V. Kino ( iin.iihu Gini .imphtrlj Jcfl I .in|.ln II I . n jn.l. jmpo, K 164 - ' ifmfi RusMllBrov.n Willidm Bryini Mcfrii Burks Laura Bya ferric fiMan | hn( lough Su 4nne(