McConnellsburg High School - Sparta / Flashlites Yearbook (McConnellsburg, PA)

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I op ( enter Somethings arc naturally funny, according to Tim Walker and JoAnn Sexton. Top Right — First-time magician Wilbur (Joe Murdock) tries to summons people from the great beyond. While Hercules (Travis Daniels) stares up in expectation. ( enter l ft - Grover (Frank Shchan) is trying to ask Connie (Lana Kerlin) to the Freshman Ring-Ding. ( enter Trying to gel “da cold cash.’ Louie (Greg Strait) takes advantage of the luxury of the Maxwell’s residents by throwing an apple to Gertrude (JoAnn Sexton.) ( enter Right An inspired poet, Betty Lou (Sherri Kelso) enlightens Bernadinc Christy Clotrin) with poetic words. Bottom Left J.C. Mallory (Dion Miller) awards John (Tim Walker) with a cigar upon being elected to the board of directors at Mallory Co. Bottom Right - For once everyone is on stage at the same time. Senior Play 15

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McCOIMNELlSBURG HIGH SCHOOL Presents January 26 and 28. 19X4 8:00 P.M. Mct'onnellsburg High School Auditorium Cast (in order of appearance) Betty Lou Maxwell, daughter........Sherri Kelso Bernadinc. Betty Lou's best friend Christy Coltrin Connie Maxwell, daughter...........Lana Kerlin Wilbur Maxwell, son.........................Joe Murdock Janet Maxwell, mother............Missy Humbert Hercules Nelson, Wilbur's bosom pal Travis Daniels Aunt Mary, Mrs. Maxwell's aunt.....Lori Shade John Maxwell, father........................Tim Walker Mrs. Jennings, Mrs. Maxwell's friend, Grover's mo- rn ............................Annette Kendall J.C. Mallory, Mr. Maxwell's boss...Dion Miller Grover Jennings, Connie's boyfriend . Frank Shehan Louie, would-be robber, low I Q....Greg Strait Gertrude. Louie's wife, partner in crime JoAnn Sex- ton Gladys, the newlv-hircd maid...Bron Greathcad Clara Smith, undercover cop......Celeste Thomas It was opening night. The lights went down, and the curtain opened to the large crowd. All of the hopes and expectations of the cast and crew were finally resolved. The butterflies grew increasingly worse as hearts pounded against the rib cages. The first lines were spoken, and the fury within suddenly ceased. The Class of 1984 proudly present- ed It's Great To Be Crazy from the pen of Donald Payton. Under the di- rection of Mr. Howells and student director Keith Newell, the cast of 15 seniors put on one of the best plays ever. Also, it w as one of the most prof- itable plays in years, packing the house both nights. The play was for the first time pre- sented in January instead of the tradi- tional April. Therefore, the hard work started at the end of October and was ended on the second presen- tation on January 28. Although “It’s Great To Be Crazy was called a senior play, there were numerous underclassmen who were behind the scenes of the play. Under the supervision of Miss Wald, both seniors and underclassmen built the stage, worked the props, and did other odd jobs. It certainly was great to be crazy. 14 Senior Play

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Right — Marianne Sickles (Seedy) and Todd Souders (Grimy) play a game of Go Fish Be- lo left — Men's chorus end the song “West- ern Life” with “ . . . and thats a fact!” Below right — Mr. “D tries out his new director’s chair as Mark and Todd look over his shoul- ders Lower left The ladies' chorus join to- gether and sing Be a Bountiful Baby.” Middle left Cast and Advisors: Kneeling — Robin Runk, Mrs. Mann accompanist, Marianne Sickles. Standing Mrs. Eisenhower — assis- tant. Miss Nesbitt — assistant. Tamcla Mel- lon. Kelly Glee. Decna Souders, Celeste Thomas. Anita Weller, Frank Killingcr. Rod- ney Hendershot. Gary Gearhart. Brandon Flann. Sitting Mr. Duffey — director. Keith Newell. Todd Souders. Flccia Hankerson, Robbie Coltrin. Chauntel Hoopengardner. Jo- seph Souders. Top Mark Hollinshcad. Robby Coltin (Parson Kindly) teaches Robin Runk (Mannly Rasch) how to use his “Francais” while 16 School Musical Marianne Sickles (Seedy) demonstrates the use of mockery.