Lake Central High School - Quiver Yearbook (St. John, IN)

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Displaying her award winning talent, Jean- Kiki Bibieh as Mrs. MacAffe, and Bob Baker playing the part of Mr. MacAffe, display their ette Hughes portrays Mrs. Peterson, the acting talents during the kitchen scene, doting mother of a 35 year old baby. Cyndi Hartley expertly displays the ficti¬ tious personality of Rose Alverez, a leading Character in “Bye Bye Birdie”. In the fall production of “Under the Sycamore Tree” by the Lake Central Theater Guild, Queen of the ant kingdom played by Cyndi Hartley, displays disgust w ith the actions of her subjects. 29

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Birdie performance initiates LC musical Conrad Birdie played by John Cox really socks it to his fans of Sweet Apple, Ohio! Will the audience like us? Oh I’m scared! What if I forget mv lines? These were only a few typical charac¬ teristics of behind the scene events during a tremendously successful year for the Lake Central Theater Guild. Lake Central theatrical produc¬ tion director, Paul Lowe, experienced the elation of two successful play productions this year. “Bye Bve Birdie” was the first attempt by the theater guild to present a musical. Exasperating efforts of the cast matured slowly and were met with nothing less than excitement and warm approval its they completed their most successful year. The re¬ peated standing ovations awarded to the cast by the audience were enough reward for the long hours of work. As a result of the enthusiastic acceptance which the preformance received by the public, the cast pre¬ sented a command preformance. Due to the successful profits the guild will purchase stage equipment for future productions. Also, students interested in acting will be sent to summer work shops. Acting skills of the combined talents developed through practice are now memories of a tremendous preformance. The talk of the town seems to be the pinning of Kim by Hugo. As the phone hour, the audience found themselves captivated by a splendid teenagers demonstrated their musical ability ' during the rousing tele- performance. 28

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Scents of magnolias enhance the cotillion Magnolia Cotillion was the theme chosen tor this years Junior-Senior Prom. Carrying over from old tradi¬ tion the excitement and anticipation seemed to reach its peak as the royal couple took their places on the throne. Mary Kay Hoffman and Fritz Cashman were this years reigning prom King and Queen with Sheila Nagy ana Kevin Martin accepting the! lonor of Prince and Princess. Exaspirating efforts and excite¬ ment were characteristic of the southern scene created by the Dixie Governor Motel in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Music by Minicks Continental Orchestra provided a romantic at¬ mosphere as well as a great meaning to the Seniors as they realized it was another ... last. Couples eagerly await the explicit moment of royalty announcement. Excitement mounted as everyone wondered who would reign over Magnolia Cotillion as King and Queen and Prince and Princess. Marcia Miller and her escort exchange glances as they stroll through the southern garden decked in beautiful flowers. 30