McCluer North High School - Polaris Yearbook (Florissant, MO)

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Gathered together for a family portrait, members of the Curry family — Jimmy, H.C., Noah, and Lizzie- —show their true characters. Charisma running unchecked, Starbuck tries to make Lizzie see the fantastic and the wonderful in the ordinary world. The reign of theatr “Rainmaker” is a fall delight! It sure was hot in the Little Theater last fall, especially on October 1I5, 16, 22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and on October 20 at 2:45 p.m. Those were the times when a talent- ed cast of seven brought to life the plight of a drought-plagued little western town called Three Point. The story, as per- formed, was this: Once upon a time, a nice, young girl named Lizzie came to believe herself to be plain and so refused to believe in her- self anymore. Her father, H.C., and two brothers, Jimmy and Noah, tried to make her happy, but in vain. They tried to see her married, but that didn’t work, either. Then, a con man, professing to know the secrets of bringing rain, came. H.C. and Jimmy quickly fell in with him, but Noah abstained. However, H.C. and Jimmy’s faith in the rainmaker did not waver. Meanwhile, the rainmaker, Bill Starbuck, had been turning his charm on Lizzie. But Deputy File had his mind set on propos- ing, too. How could it end happily for all? 24 “Rainmaker” Fortunately, everyone came out ahead when rain came and with it love. The production was sponsored by Mrs. Billie Teneau and student directors were Kris Nolte and Jim Simandl, seniors. “lL enjoyed working with ‘The Rain- maker, especially since so many in the cast were students I have never worked with before.’ Billie Teneau SS Se Scott Cook, junior, who was sound chair- man on the play, commented, “I think it’s the most interesting play done this year.” A total of thirty-nine people helped make the play a success by working on commit- tees. Although the cast made the drama come to life before the audience’s eyes, they had help from their own “supporting cast”’. Trying desperately to make Lizzie react to his pro- posal in a positive manner, Deputy File pleads his case.

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| : hile walking toward the stage, Lyndon Pulliam, Displaying their enthusiastic approval during an act fnior, holds upraised sword for queen candidate, of the talent show, the audience smiles in apprecia- etha Jones, sophomore. tioi Dancing to “Atomic Dog” by George Clinton, Juan Redman, sophomore, enjoys himself at the Afro Ball, Saturday, February 26. After the coronation, the members of the Afro Ball Court pose for a group picture. The court includes: Antwayne Miller, Otis McAllister, Pervis McAllister, Calvin Dixon, Henry Owens, Aretha Jones, Angela ; lid » , Wright, the 1983 Afro Ball Queen, Michelle Deberry, Debra Scott, Kim Henderson, the 1982 Afro Ball Queen, Augusta Stewart, and Wayne Henderson. Afro Ball 23

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CESARE Se ee Offering grapes to a startled Deputy File, Lizzie, the heroine, tries to make conversation and maybe some romance. Facing an angry Noah, Deputy File explains his ac- tions of violence against Jimmy, Noah’s brother. SN ee RAINMAKERS H.C. Curry ..... Chris Lederman Noah Curry ..... Keith Vehlwald Jim Curry Dave Reger Lizzie Curry ....... Pam DuBois Deputy File ...... Dave Deckert Sheriff Thomas Wayne Henderson Bill Starbuck ....... Paul Gatrell His con-man instincts working overtime in an effort to save his hide, Starbuck confronts the Sheriff and Deputy File. Reacting to a comment Jimmy, the youngest Curry, made about his social life is the town deputy, File. “Rainmaker” 25