Lafayette High School - Marquis Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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El. f'-'N-g'2f.,N1sf'1lT: I- The tars Shine Bright The Lafayette drama de- partment has earned the repu- tation of excellence for pro- ducing fine plays throughout the years. In no way was 1987 an exception to this tradition. From a hilarious satire of A Feudin' Over Yonder to the world famous musical My Fair Lady , the plays were well received in both the school and the community. Jeff Gur- ney, a senior who acted in both fall and winter plays said, There were definitely advan- tages to working in both large and small casts. A smaller cast, like in A Feudin Over Yonder was easier to work with and the cast became clos- er. However, I enjoyed meet- ing more people in My Fair Lady. All of the action in A Feu- din' Over Yonger took place in one room, which was quite a contrast to the many set changes used in My Fair Ladyn. Set in the Ozark Mountains, the plot in A Feudin' Over Yonder' revolved around an existing feud be- tween the Fry and the Popoff families. Maria Tejeda, a se- nior who played the part of Rosie Belle Fry, fell in love and wanted to marry a mem- ber of the forbidden Popoff family. Jeff Seitz, who played the part of her backwoods Ro- meo likewise wanted to marry Rosie Belle. The two lovers became determined to recon- cile their families, and even solicited help from Mountain Maggie, played by Alex Raney. Maggie concocted a secret po- tion for Rosie Belle to drink that should have caused Mama Fry and Pappy Popoff to fall in love. Unfortunately, the potion failed, but with a storybook ending, all did work out in the end, and the two couples wed. Jeff Seitz, who had his first year at Lafayette as a senior said, A Feudin' Over Yonderv was the most professionally produced play I have ever worked in. The second success on stage was a production of My Fair Article Sz Layout Design Jeff Carter is held at gunpoint during Lady . This play displayed talent in all forms, for it in- cluded singing, acting, musical instruments, complex British accents, and even some com- plicated choreography. The play opens with Eliza Doolit- tle, a poor flower girl played by Jamie Cobb, meeting the aris- tocratic Henry Higgins played by Chip Walton. Higgins de- cides an interesting game would be to prove to his friend, Colonel Hugh Pickering played by Mike Hoagland, that he could turn a lower class girl into a respectable British woman. The weeks of training pay off in more ways than one. True, Higgins won his bet and passed off Eliza as a 'lady', even at Transylvania Embassy, but along with this he learned about love, a fact Higgins had difficulty accept- ing. Finally, differences were put aside and Henry and Eliza acknowledge their love for one another. My Fair Lady was an elaborate production, requir- ing much assistance to be pro- duced. However, a great deal of credit goes to Cindy Kewin, the director of the Lafayette drama department. Jamie Cobb comments, In some Ways I found it difficult to master the cockney accent for My Fair Lady , but to then develop an upper class British accent half way through the performance was extremely challenging. Work was not only done on- stage, but many students be- came involved working behind the scenes. Mrs. Kerwin said, I feel it is a good opportunity for high school students to work in a play because it teaches them about responsi- bility outside of the class- roomf' The spirit of enthusi- asm and cooperation made it possible to capture the hearts of the audience through the art of drama. O by Julia Brady afamily feud' M 5 , Jamie Cobb and Chip Walton are . If dressed for the festivities during the ' ascot race scene in My Fair Lady . E. -1, , 28fPlays ! l x 1 l I W f,71n7'v:p,,1'.,-fp-fy: pf f,- V f!rZj', f '.:'rff,-'-A' -. - T t '5F'7 'lft?l' 'z-1.1-A ,-. , , , f A I ii5-2319.-L.RinGW'c??f1T-asm., , .X 0 i

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' fgf f' j . , 'O- 4 Q McFarland fl'l1t.w huge awmdwz .wldzvr has an fur cvllvrzt Urea' of Irzanglv Park al C'lzrLstn'zas time. The Financial Venter stands Za!! as Lexirzgton 's rzewest skyscrctper. Article Sa Layout Design by Sara Mason -r .TW f ' iff i : ,Md 1 1 I X Af' if Q Lafayette students partici- pated in a variety of activities in the community. In October, the Jaycees sponsored their annual haunted house. La- fayette Senior Sunny Mills commented, I didn't think it was scary but it was fun when all the girls got scared. U.K. found support from Lafayette students who at- tended games and other uni- versity functions. Students were also found either work- ing or watching movies at all the local theaters. the Y.M.C.A. was a popular wor- kout sport, as was Shapes and other exercise places. Just an hour out of town was Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge, popular for hik- ing and picnics. Lexington offered many ways for teenagers to get in- volved, Lexington has been a great place to grow up and l wouldn't change the exper- iences l've had here for any- thing, reflected Jennifer Moore. O tlorvirvzmzrtx 27

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MW W 2 We i 'H we Deep in the Ozark Mountains, Kenna Tilghman tries to settle a family feud while other family members look on. JeffSeitz and Tracy Cobb argue about social problems in A Feudin Over Yonder. Playsf29