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

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When the call came through to Mr. Lowe, hopeful plans became reality as “Pippin rights were given to The Theatre Guild. They would be the first amateur group in the world to receive the play for production. “Pippin seems to be a very simple, earnest production about a young man’s search for his niche in life. The grand finale, however, jolts as the play¬ ers wish to finish off the play in a blaz¬ ing fashion—by literally firing up Pip¬ pin. The play turns then, and the actors take off their make-up and costumes and go on with their lines. It is stun¬ ning to realize that one has been watching a play within a play. And one wonders what the play is really about. This summer production has been a special labor of love for everyone in¬ volved. Everything from the props to dances, was polished to perfection for each performance. I Charlemanges’ soldiers: Janet Montgomery. Larry Nigh. Anne Cody. Mark Mys. Janet Aaron. Sheli Chermak. and Dave Sawyer listen intently I Mel Lee. crew manager, takes King Charle- mange s throne back to its storage place in the tech room after the play. I Fastrada (Arlene Adler) persuasively sings to husband. King Charlemagne (Mike Lewis). Se¬ cretly. she hopes to persuade him to give the crown to Louis. Louis (Jim Oyster). Pippin ' s younger half-brother plots to surpass Pippin and inherit the throne even though he is not the legal heir. After a while, the King ' s talk gets tiring anti the soldiers attention wanes. They begin to talk and goof-off among themselves. “Pippin ' 15

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I Becky Cox, Mike Berglund. Sheli Chermak. Mary Mysliewiec. and Anne Cody high-kick and sing about war ' s glory. In the aftermath of war. Pippin (Jim Robinson), has a thoughtful discussion with a be headed Mark Mysliwiec. To rid himself of his bookish image, and to please his father, the King. Pippin decides to go to war. 14 “Pippin

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Juniors break tradition The sound of the gun left attendants in shock as the junior girls won the an¬ nual Powder Puff game for the first time in the ten year history of the game. Senior Jim Brew was voted Mr. Puff. The game was greatly enhanced by a special cheering group, clad in femi¬ nine garb appropriate for the occasion. Quill and Scroll sponsored the game, and started a new tradition by award¬ ing a large pillow as a trophy. The final score of the game was 8-6. As the holiday season approached, participants in the Turkey Trot prac¬ ticed their skills. Tug-of-War against the faculty was to be a special event. The underclassmen’s positions were improved when the Freshman boys beat the Junior boys in the Tug-of-War. The Freshmen startled everyone as they became the overall winners of the day. And as usual, the faculty was eas¬ ily beaten by the students in all events. The Turkey Trot is sponsored by the Lettermen’s Club. A cheering beauty, Jim Brew, gratefully accepts The Junior powder Puff team experience the the award as Mr. Puff from Robin Kelly and Pam thrill of victory at the hands of the Seniors 8-6. Schiessle during the half-time. The game was played during Homecoming Week. Touch football can ' t be lightly taken, as Junior Senior Beth Hurley races down the football field Dina Havily demonstrates. Senior Val Govert in hot pursuit of a first down. The Senior girls rushes Dina during the annual Powder Puff were coached by Mr. Opat and Mr. Barber, game. Foxy. Jeff Mayer fluffs his wig, much to the ap- “ proval of beauty hungry fans during the half-time ■■ of the Powder Puff game. 16 Powder Puff