Madras High School - Hi Sage Yearbook (Madras, OR)

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ALL-SCHOOL PLAY UPPER LEFT: Senior Daryle Rico, as Joe the cheerleader who came to visit, entertains the family while waiting for his date. UPPER RIGHT: Christy Carlson, senior, reads while her oldest daughter takes her high school graduation test. LEFT: Eileen Foster, sophomore, administers and corrects Anne’s test, while Mr. Gilbreth waits for the results. A-BOVE: Susie Nelson, senior, portrays a small girl. 27

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 Cheaper Ry The Dozen” Comedy Arises In Family Situations The annual all-school play was presented March 13 and 14 to a large group of people who gathered in the cafeteria. “Cheaper by the Dozen,” this year’s production, is a 3-act comedy about life in the 1920’s. The Gilbreth family, including 12 kids and a dog, run into problems typical of a large family. Their father, a businessman, is very concerned about trying to save time and doing things systematical- ABOVE: Jan DuRette, senior, expresses obvious pleasure in wearing a fancy dress, even if it is only a curtain. RIGHT: A teenage member of the Gilbreth family, Marie Sutherland, junior, takes a phone call from a prospective boy friend. ly. He fails to understand reasons why his teenage daughters wish to wear nylon stockings and why they want to fit in with “all the other kids.” The comedy arises in the manner in which the Gilbreths handled the family arguments. The family gradually became aware of their father’s heart condition, which made him want to see his children graduate before he died. Thus, his reasons for speeding them up. Several MHS actors and actresses showed their abilities and potential by portraying the leading roles. Set design, lighting, make-up, costumes, props and publicity were a few categories that had to be taken care of by the production crew before the show could go on. Serving as directors were teachers Darlene Cook and Anna Craig. Technical director was Mr. Bill Volmer. Student director was Wendy Apgar, and stage director was Joy McBride. 26

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Bridging The Gap Students Achieve Cultural Awareness A Monday morning assembly crowning the Brave and Princess opened the 5th annual Indian Week held April 21-25. Wendall Jim and Marylena Heath were elected to reign over the week’s activities. After the crowning, members of the MHS Indian Club performed a variety of short tribal dances. Tuesday, Mr. John Spence, director of Indian social work, visited civics classes and spoke about the effects of Federal laws and acts on ' the American Indian. Wednesday, Indian fashions were shown to history classes and teepee races were held in the stadium. The freshman class was given a tour of Kah-nee-ta Lodge and Village, the Warm Springs Fish Hatchery, and a scenic tour of the north and south ends of the reservation, followed by a feast at the longhouse. An assembly was put on by MHS Indian students. “Tale of Coyote,” authentic Indian legends, were enacted by Indian Club members. The legends explained how moun- tains, people, etc. were created long ago. A final presentation, the Aaron Mitchell memorial plaque for the outstanding male athlete in football, basketball and baseball was presented to the school. The Herbie Ross scholarship was given in his name. Parents of both boys were present to dedicate the awards. The final Indian Week assembly was ended by the traditional giving of gifts to the teachers and freind-ship dances involving all present at the assembly. ABOVE: A member of the Native American Indian Club walks to the gym to participate in the assembly play. Authentic dress added to the colorful display of tradition. RIGHT: Ted Hurtado, senior, and Robert Williams, junior, pause while attending school during Indian Week, when all who wanted to could dress in tribal dress. 28