Lebanon High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Lebanon, VA)

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Murder became a laughing matter when Martha (played by Pam Davis) was caught literally ‘laughing up her sleeve” after having been shot by her hus- band, George (played by Joe Blair). Done to Death, written by Fred Carmichael, was presented by the speech class on April 22, 1985. ABOVE: Jessica Olive (Kendra Addison) throws her legs comfort- ably over the ample lap of fellow-writer, Rodney Duckton (Kevin Waugh) while husband, Whitney Olive (Shannon Lambert) offers an indulgent smile to the audience. RIGHT: Brad Benedict (Shannon Brooks) and Whitney Olive (Shannon Lambert) take a break from the tedium of writing novels and turn their attention to other things. 20 Speech Play

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Done to Death Students in the speech play, Done to Death, began breakin’ away from the original script with ad libs from the recesses of their own creativity. Director, Mrs. Judy Castle, spent many long hours working with speech students to produce a successful play. Two presentations were given — one for the public and one for the students. The play was a ‘‘breakin’ away’ in another sense as well — it was the last speech play to be presented in the old LHS auditorium. ve ABOVE: Madge (Tammy Matney) prepares to leave after conversing with Martha (Pam Davis) about the state of her marital affairs and her impending divorce. LEFT: Rodney Duckton (Kevin Waugh) displays an eminent lack of grace while trying to sit from an extremely awkward position. Speech Play 21