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

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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

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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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Spirit sparks Homecoming win This year instead of decorating the halls with signs, stream¬ ers and whatever else that would hang from the ceiling, the walls in the fieldhouse were decorated. The sophomores and freshmen adorned the cafeteria walls with signs while the jun¬ iors and seniors invaded the gym. As a result of their hard work and ingenious ideas the junior class was awarded the spirit stick. Gaily decorated floats mounted on little red wagons were propelled around the gym floor by unsuspecting mini-kids from each class. Competition was challenging among the different classes and clubs, but the junior girls were awarded the first place trophy. Ronnie Hughes and Suzanne Girman reigned over the festivities with couples from each class making up their court. Reigning as king and queen over the 1972 Homecoming basketball game and dance were seniors Ronnie Hughes and Suzanne Girman. Following the victorious game against Lowell, LC as well as Lowell students were entertained at a dance in tne cafeteria. Chosen as the lucky person to maneuver the tricycle. Senior Dana Meenan be¬ gins the trek around the gym with the float. 26