Lee High School - Shield Yearbook (Springfield, VA)

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SENIORS 20 SENIOR TALENT EXPOSED IN “HARVEY” Veta Louise describes her insulting experience of being mistaken as a crazy woman at Chumley ' s Rest Home to her daughter, Myrtle Mae. CAST Myrtle Mae Simmons. Veta Louise Simmons. Elwood P. Dowd. Mr. Johnson . Mrs Ethel Chauvenet. Ruth Kelly, R.N. Mr. Wilson. Lyman Sanderson M D. William R. Chumley M D. Betty Chumley. Judge Omar Gaffney. E.F. Logran . .Terri Garrell Sheri Almloff Custis .Greg Skillman . Myles Mendelsohn . . . . Nancy Cambern . . . . Peggy McGinty .Ernie Lyles .Charlie Smith .Brian Higgins . . Mickey Stevens . Kevin Thompson .George Payne Director . Student Directors . Technical Director Stage Crew. Lighting . Audio . Costumes. Properties . Business. Tickets. Poster Design Make Up. Programs. Stage Manager . .. Mrs. Patricia McSwain .George Payne Barbara Delaune . Myles E Mendelsohn .Steve Dunn . Brian Gardner .Bob Bibeau . Susan Baker . Charles Hartline .Karen Anderson .Karen Jones .Kevin Thompson Mary Schooley .Evan R. Kolb . Jesse C. Oak Harvey, the humorous story of Elwood P. Dowd and his invisible rabbit friend, was presented on three nights last winter, Febru¬ ary 28, March 1 and 2, under the student direction of Barbara Delaune and George Payne. After a long search for a faculty ad¬ visor, Mrs. Pat McSwain, consented to assist with the produc¬ tion. Myles Mendelsohn, the technical director, was another “driving force.” In fact, according to Mrs. McSwain, Myles was the “gentle persuading factor” who convinced her to choose the script “Harvey.” The play contained many unforgettable moments that were highlighted by the fine acting of Greg Skillman (Elwood P. Dowd), Sheri Almloff Custis (Veta Louise) and the newfound talent of Teri Garrell (Myrtle Mae). The cast and crew had a few doubts about the success of the play because of a few mishaps which included the inability to find someone to play the part of Judge Gaffney, Earl Webb’s breaking his shoulder and his elbow the night after the first re¬ hearsal and George Payne’s breaking his fingers. Despite all ob¬ stacles, the play was enjoyed by everyone — the cast and crew as well as the audiences. Elwood P. Dowd informs Harvey of what ' s happening in the world.

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19 SENIORS IMPERSONATE THEIR HEROES Dress-up day provided members of the Senior Class with the second chance in two weeks to play the part of someone else. After “jiving” to the Spirit of the ' 50s during Homecoming Week, they showed up on Oct¬ ober 31, Halloween, as imitations of each other (Emily and Joe), animals (a giraffe?), monsters, women of the night, and a male hockey team. Once again, the Se¬ niors managed to prove how small the gap is between them and the underclassmen! The Great Pumpkins, Beth Colby and Sally Hoffmaster, rise up from their patch to join in the fun. Magilla Gorilla roams the halls, looking for another victim. No one messes around with “The Mob,” especially one with a leader like “Don” Champion. SENIORS

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21 SPAGHETTI DINNER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR GOOD TIMES, GOOD FOOD, AND GOOD ENTERTAINMENT The Spaghetti Dinner, held on January 24, was a fan¬ tastic financial success, bringing in over $300 for the Senior Class. Tracy Hagen, the class treasurer, was largely responsible for the dinner’s success. She or¬ ganized various committees, including salad makers, cooks, waitresses, and dishwashers. In order to gain publicity for the event, Tracy set up groups of Seniors to dress up “Italian Style” and to sell tickets at Lee and at Key Intermediate. The day of the dinner was full of chaos as students bought innumerable pounds of hamburger and cans of tomato sauce, set up tables, made salads and anxiously awaited the opening hour. Once the doors were open, the cafeteria remained full of happy “patrons.” Lee’s spaghetti lovers will forever remember this event. Ronnie Devine relaxes from his presidential duties to assist Danny Catlett in waiting on tables. Bill Ciccolo takes advantage of his natural Italian charm as he sere¬ nades Sandi Palmer. SENIORS