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

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At the war council in Doc’s Candy Store, Riff (Kim Richardson) and Bernardo (Rick Ferguson) discuss the terms of the rumble. RifTs girl Velma (Debbie Curtis) stresses her point when she tells the Jets she isn’t as dumb as they think she is. Maria (Cheryl James) “feels pretty” as she sings out her wedding plans to Con- suelo (Rhona Justice) and Rosalia (Diane Monnett). The role of Bernardo’s girl and Maria’s best friend Anita was portrayed by sophomore Becky Lancaster. Tony (Jerry Hughes) feels “something’s coming” tonight at the dance as A-rab (Tom Baker) has a laugh at a comment made by another Jet. 24

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Sectional block awarded trophy The girls’ and guys’ blocks greatly aided the team’s spirit during the 1972 sectional games. The thundering roars from the combined blocks echoed through the Calumet fieldhouse at every game the Indians played. Cries of “SCORE” and “GO” were repeated endlessly as the Indian quintet tried to bring a victory even nearer. A pep assembly Friday afternoon proved to be successful to boost the team’s spirit as Crown Point suc¬ cumbed to the mighty Indians. As a result of the many after¬ noons of practice and cooperation of the guys’ and girls’ blocks, LC was awarded the Sportsmanship Trophy from the Calumet Sectional for the second year in a row. This year as each girl and her escort passed over the London Bridge in the foyer hall, they were transformed into the atmos¬ phere of an old English pub. The theme “London Luv” pre¬ vailed in the settings of a foggy London street. Shops lined the E-wing walls and Bobbies, the English Keystone Kops, met the girls and their dates at the door. Junior Teresa Norman reigned as queen of the 1972 N-Teens Formal. Projecting an LC sectional victory, Coach Tom Peyton makes his predictions in front of the all-school assembly. Reignineover the 1972 N-Teens Formal “London Luv was junior Teresa Nor¬ man ana her escort Tim Senzig. The 1972 sectional pep block supported the fighting Indians all the way, win or lose, with endless pep and enthusiasm. 23

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' West Side Story’ staged by LCTG The modern Romeo and Juliet, “West Side Story” sold out to capacity audiences every scheduled performance. Excellent sets and superb acting went into each performance of the story of the two ill-fated lovers on the west side of New York City. Many hours were spent painting every brick on Maria’s bal¬ cony or constructing a tree out of wire and crumpled newspapers. The story revolves around the rivalry between two west side street gangs. Tony, a member of the Jets, falls in love with Maria, whose brother Bernardo is leader of the Sharks. Riff, leader of the Jets, challenges Bernardo to a rumble under the highway. Riff is killed by Bernardo when the forbidden knives appear. Tony scoops up his fallen friend’s blade and stabs Ber¬ nardo. But, Maria cannot hate Tony and sends Anita, Ber¬ nardo’s girl, to tell him she will meet him later. When Anita is mauled by the Jets, she delivers a different message that Chino, Maria’s fiance, has killed her. As Tony runs to Maria acr oss the playground, Chino steps out of the shadows and shoots him. “West Side Story” adds another notch to the list of hit musi¬ cals for directors Paul and Angie Lowe. While Mr. Mike Lewis trained the voices of the two gangs, Mr. Doug Jordan, Mr. Terry Fellus and the pit band supplied the music for the song and dance numbers. The choreography was done by various cast members. “Goodness, gracious that’s whv I’m a mess!,’’ cries A-ral) (Tom Baker) to his analyst during a lampoon of Officer Krupke. Tony and Maria vow to “Make Our Hearts One Heart’’ as they pretend for a moment the clothes in the bridal shop are for them. 25