Joliet West High School - Alpha Omega Yearbook (Joliet, IL)

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MAKES OUR TOWN YOUR TOWN i 'iii' I The. Stage Manager fMark Pederson? prepares to address the g audience. Dr. Gibbs Uack Fulsomj and his wife LLinda Lindblomj stroll peacefully through the garden discussing the future plans of their son, George CCharles Martingl. George Gibbs tCharles Martingj and the new Mrs. Gibbs CKathy Rogersj leave the church happily but a ' ' little uncertain. Georges mother tLinda Lindblomj convinces him that he should not stop the wedding because he is nervous. 129

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I Stellar characters Emily Webb fKathy Rogers? and George Gibbs tCharles Martingl stand solemnly as the Stage Manager flvlark Pedersonl performs the marriage ceremony, assisted by the Choir which sings softly in the background. 128 Our Townl' was written by Thornton Wilder and requires no scenery. Thornton Wilder lived in China for a time and it was there that he be- came acquainted with a theatre far different from the one he had known in the United States. The Chinese theatre used no scenery and a black coated Property Man moved about the stage arranging simple props, such as chairs and tables. Later, when he wrote 'LOur Town, Thornton Wilder combined the American people with the bare Chinese stage and added a Stage Manager who in reality was a modified Property Man. SPEECH ACTIVITIES CLUB Just two years ago Life magazine stated: In the quarter of a century since it was written, SOur Town' has won the heart of America be- cause it talks to the heart. It has become the nation's most performed play, given last year by 895 differ- ent groups'. 'Our Town' talks of birth and death in only one New England village-but our town is everybody's townf, On a much smaller scale. Our Town can truly be said to have won the hearts of the people of Joliet. The smooth and easy-going Mr. Webb tDon Hagen? stands con tently and prepares to point out an objection as his wife fTma Woodl tells him a few things about his courting days

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THE YEARBOOK STAFF PRESENTS J.T. WEST,S The Yearbook Staff, under the direc- tion of Mr. Charles Baker, presented the first Alpha Omega Winter Formal to the theme, Night Before Christmas . Although the budget was kept to a mini- mum by borrowing decorations for the dance from staff members, very effective lighting and a unique display of things reminiscent of an old fashioned Christ- mas lended to the novel effect. 130 Freshmen Sue Schiek and Mary Jorgensen carry on typical women's chatter as their senior escorts, Jim Kilgos and Jim Beach stand speechless with wonder. Jackie McComb and her escort, Ron Carloss, admire the presents and holly that adorn the sleigh. The old fashioned Christmas tree, complete with popcorn strings and presents, stands majestically as the formal couples dance to the music of Bill Carnegie and his orchestra. Kay Booras and Judy Lutz, co-editors of the Yearbook, exhibit the name, Alpha Ome- ga , as Mr. Baker ex- plains its selection.