Madison High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Madison, OH)

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‘The Cloisters’ Welcome Savages John Patrick’s The Curious Sav- age” was presented March 29 and 30 by the 1968 Junior class. Their performance, directed by Mr. An- drews, was highly acclaimed. As the lights dimmed and the cur- tain rose the audience was intro- duced to 'The Cloisters’ inmates, who were awaiting the arrival of a new guest, Mrs. Ethel P. Savage. Mrs. Savage, the heroine of the story, had been committed by self- ish step-children who hoped to gain the family fortune. But, knowing their evil intentions, she had ex- changed the money for bonds and hidden them. She soon won the love and devo- tion of the inmates and they shared her revenge with enthusiasm as she sent each of the children on a wild goose chase to find the bonds. Titus dug up the White House petunia bed, Lilly Belle searched a museum stuffed porpoise, and Samuel ended up beneath a pile of bricks. All three returned to the sanitarium, enraged. Yet in the end Mrs. Savage was in complete possession of her bonds and able to carry out her life long dreams. More than a few tears were shed by members of the audience as in the final act, the inmates were once again seated together. But this time through the magical fantasy setting, the audience saw them as Mrs. Savage would always remem- ber them, each happy and content having attained his individual dream. CAST: Mrs. Savage - Cindy Hun- ter, Titus - Scott Feil, Samuel - Mark Howes, Lilly Belle - Sue Bodle, Florence - Chris Darnell, Fairy - Pat Sileo, Jeff - Steve Cross, Hannibal - Bob Pottenger, Mrs. Paddy - Sandy Welsh, Dr. Emmett - Jeff Svoboda, Nurse - Jackie Stillman. Bonnie Peklay creates a new character for Scott Feil. Left - A final run through of the play is held.

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“Na Lei 0 Hawaii” Comes to Life Rain did not dampen the 1967- 1968 Junior-Senior Prom at Madi- son Memorial High School. Na Lei O Hawaii” was bathed, instead, in starlight and dreams. Fisherman nets draped the shell strewn beach while butterlfies came to rest on nearby swaying palms. On a chalk mural a sallow moon reflected upon outrigger canoes in a calm blue sea. Gracefully flowing over moss covered rocks, a waterfall met a shimmering pool surrounded by tropical flowers. Amidst the paradise a volcano smoldered peacefully to complete the prom and display the creative ability of the Junior Class. The eve- ning was highlighted by the crown- ing of Prom Queen Cheryl Horst and King Jack Holl with flowered Lei and kisses in the traditional Ha- waiian way. Exotic music was pro- vided by the Ray Jangles Quartet to set the mood for a most memorable dance. Debe Starkey and fellow tree surgeons work on prom palms.

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Mrs. Savage explains to Hannibal how she told her children where to find the missing bonds. Steve Cross is transformed into a patient of The Cloisters.” Pat Sileo flees from the hand of the make-up man. 19