Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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During a Variety Show the Dressy Pops Choir entertains the audience. 28 Variety Show and Plays On Broadway Bup Bup, Ba de up Bup Bup, Bup Bup, Ba de up Bup Bup .. . a lot of senseless gibberish? Maybe to some, but definitely not to the gym- nastics team. They used this beat to their choreographed version of “On Broadway’ for the spring variety show. Or maybe, da, da, dada, de, da as the varsity cheerleaders per- formed their choreographed version of ‘‘Celebration” for the fall variety - show. A lot of factors go into the variety shows. They consist of a director, or- ganizer, and of course the finished product, the acts. The director is Mr. Charles Tor- ian, who doubles as an advisor and director. Mr. Torian makes the final decisions, gets his crew together, and runs the rehersals and shows. The organizers are the tech crew. The purpose of the tech-crew is to help the show run smoothly back- stage. That includes stage work, sound, lights, and general repairs. Mr. Torian often comments, ‘Not bad son.” Another important factor was the choreography directed by junior Theresa Zybko. The most important aspect of the show was the acts themselves. All of the variety shows are sponsored by the Concert Choir. The fall variety show consist- ed of mainly vocalist numbers ex- cept for dance of ‘Friends Inc.’ and Clark Raynal'’s recital of ‘Preludes Ill. The musical acts ranged from classical, country, contemporary, and rock, with special sections by varsity football chorus members and alumnus Anthony Wallace. The Stage Band and the Concert Choir each performed two numbers-deti- nitely a variety. Junior Pam Ziegler commented, ‘There is a lot of talent in this school and it’s neat seeing it on stage. Although it’s too bad that more people don’t try out than do. There is a lot of talent out there.” The spring variety show consisted of vocalists but also three dance numbers (all three totally different), a Bill Cosby monologue done by Rob- ert Rorrer, and a variety of musical sounds. The LHS Stage Band and Dancers provided a unique inter- pretation of the Pink Panther with members of the Pop's Choir danc- ing. Several soloists featured were Margaret Furgurson, Hollie Lows- ley, and Kim Daniels. Junior Susie Herrick said, ‘A lot of work goes into it but somehow by the night of the show you kind of forget all the rehearsal time and just go along with it. We always have a lot of fun.”

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Going along with the April Fool gag her first period class played on her, Ms. Drake proceeds with class in a disorderly fashion. Anxiously waiting for the final results of the cheerleading tryouts are Yvonne Watkins, Ann Winfree, Donna Colbert, Sherrie Farrow, Jill Conner, Norma Sweet, Teri Merchant, and Kim Davis. Senior Pat Foster, dressed in cap and gown, rests in his throne, calmly waiting for graduation day. Spring 27

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“Once Upon a Playground” Didi Phoebe Girl Wanda Flirt Tootie Dixie Forda Georgie Johnny Liza Woods Alexia Pantaze Amanda Badgett Jennifer Wise Jennifer Batty Dawn Faulkner Lynne Draper Kathy Wilson Trey Lowsley Tal McThenia “Spreading the News”’ Mrs. Tarpy Magistrate Joe Muldoon Bartley Fallon Mrs. Fallon Tim Casey Jack Smith Bridgett Tully Sean Early James Ryan Elizabeth Ray Tal McThenia David Fitch Robert Rorrer Hollie Lowsley Gary Flint Jeff Hamm Natalie Foulkes Pepper Lawson John Merchant “The Lottery’’ Tommy Dickie Horace Martin Fred Delacroix Bill Hutchison Mrs. Dunbar Mrs. Watson Miss Besson Jack Wilkins Old Man Warner Belva Summers Joe Summers Tessie Hutchison Davey Hutchison Girl Norbert Villagers Larry Vaughn James LaRue Bill Newbolt John Merchant Rob Brittigan Jennifer Wheeling Tamra Moore Alexia Pantaze Trey Lowsley Paul Eddie Maria Hunsicker Clark Raynal Andrea LaRue Gavin Clark Brooke Lowsely Sam Settle Robert Rorrer, Ami Settle, Tom Rogers, Jimmy Morton “The Real Inspector Hound” Moon Birdboot Mrs. Drudge Simon Gascoyne Felicity Cunningham Cynthia Muldoon Major Magnus Muldoon Inspector Hound Higgs Tech Crew Liza Woods Clark Raynal Sid Ray Rob Brittigan Jennifer Batty Susi Herrick John Merchant Trey Lowsley Tal McThenia Kathy Wilson, Monica Wilson, Dorothy Goehring, Elizabeth Newbolt, Shannon Spencer, Wendell Baker, Billy Newbolt “Lottery” Cast members Alexia Pantaze and Trey Lowsley wait patiently for their cues. The Drama Club was very active during the winter and spring seasons, involving over fifty students. Three one-act plays were performed for the public on March 11, 12, and 13. The plays offered a wide variety of styles and characters. Jack Frakes’ ‘Once Upon a Playground,” chosen and di- rected by senior Hollie Lowsley; “Spreading the News,” an early 20th century Irish folk play by Lady Gregor; and “The Lottery,’’ adapted for the stage from the famous Shirley Jackson short story, offered many newcomers to the club an opportunity to portray in- teresting characters. “The Lottery”’ performed at the Blue Ridge District Rob Brittigan, John Merchant, and Susie Herrick give great performances in the ‘‘Real Inspector Hound.” Theater Festival on March 5 and earned a Distinguished Participant rat- ing, thereby moving on to the Regional Festival the following week at William Byrd High School. On May 13, 14, and 15, Tom Stop- pard's “The Real Inspector Hound” was this year’s major production. Dra- ma Club President Andrea LaRue was the assistant director for this challeng- ing play which turned out to be very exciting and fun for cast and audience alike. The Drama Club actively seeks new members who would like to have the opportunity to get into something new and different. Plays and Variety Show 29