La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

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c{f plaijA or steal props ranging from a common wastebasket to a large stuffed alligator. The make-up crew con- sisted of a group of students interested and skilled in the art of applying make-up. Different combina- tions of powders, rouges, eye shadows, and other cos- metics can create a wide variety of effects. Any age or condition possible in reality can also be artifically created. Mrs. Thomas's commercial art class helped the crews by making posters to advertise the plays. Several of the teachers donated their time and effort ro keeping the financial books of the ticket sales ac- curate. A string ensemble and Dennis Danitschek at the organ provided entertainment during intermis- sion. Without the actors a play could not be pre- sented, but wc must also sec that without the com- mittees who do the dirty work”, a show would never be given. These people deserve a lot of credit for the many hours of hard work they spend to make the show a big success. 'Even you boys get make-up, says Carol Ncwlon to Jim Miller. As the lights dim, George Slaughter ami Dave Neuman begin their job of creating the sound effects. Just one more dab of base will finish your make-up, says Sue Weinstock to Barb Kaminski. 29

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CommitteeA an the backbone Mr. Munson tells Gary Decker the type of lighting needed for the first act. Looking behind any scene of the 1959 spring and fall plays revealed many people hurriedly preparing for opening night. Our wo directors, Miss Kellogg and Mr. Munson, spent many hours coaching the actors in the correct way to move, speak, and dress. The student directors were responsible for prompting and generally doing the bidding of the directors and actors alike. The two shows called for different ef- fects. The Happiest Millionaire” required a setting with rich materials and expensive furniture with the actors dressed in fine and elaborate costumes of the early 1900’s. The fall play, on the other hand, needed a setting placed during the time of the French Revolution. In contrast to the spring play, a lively comedy, The Black Flamingo”, had to present a mysterious castle which was old and dirty. Artfully using the correct mixtures of paint and suitable props, our crews perfected very convincing sets. The mem- bers of the properties committees had to beg, borrow, Ruth Hacker and Sharon Hcrzig look over the costume arrangement for the 1959 spring play. 28

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Were u itk i cu team, Here’s to our classes and When the team comes marching in” are popular lines heard sung during the pep sessions in the high school auditorium by the students of all classes. These pep sessions are held during rhe seventh hour before all home games. The cheerleaders, led by their captain Susan Rocke, and the pep band, led by Jon Ford, provided much of the enthusiasm for the students. The pep committee with its chairman, Mike Pur- vis and sponsor. Mr. William Feikes, were in charge of the pep sessions. The committee provided many cute skits which represented the Slicers and their opponents. These skits were based on such themes as Matt Dillon, The Roving Reporter, Custer's Last Stand, and Knights in Shining Armor. Coaches such as Mr. Klimczak and Mr. Bast in pro- vided the students with some very interesting pep talks, while at other pep sessions they introduced the team players. During the basketball season the Pepper Club was reorganized to help boost rhe school’s spirit. Matt Dillon and hi friends came to LPHS to boost the Sliccrs on to victory. The Trojans of Crown Point paid the Sliccrs a surprise visit. Coach Klimczak presents Darral Dablow with a trophy at the sports assembly.