McNary High School - Claymore Yearbook (Keizer, OR)

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Shows Spark, Laughter and Tears 'tWe interpreted it to mean seeds unable to germinate for lack of fertili- zer tmoneyju said director Mr. Michael H i b b a rd explaining the title of the Speech production, L'Seeds in a Dry Podf' The show, first presented on April 15, was again presented on March ll. Seeds in a Dry Podw featured Lance Cooley, Kris Smither, Ben Dake, Cindy Lee, Sandie Schultz, Jeff Wiles, Ron Ol- sen, Jane Sundet, and Diane Martin. The total cast involved about sixty per- formers including Paul Losie's Group, Highlanders, and the Newcomers. The first performance offered selections from HSpoon River, Charlie Brown, and i'Thurber Carnival. The second show included Walter Mittyl' and Ron Ol- sen's original word dance. ln spite of various misfortunes due to illnesses, David and Lisa was able to go on stage May 16 and 17. The play was the only serious all-school play this year. The theme of the play was that concern for others is the most important element in human relations. The story involved Lisa, a girl who would speak only in rhymes, and David, a disturbed boy who was afraid of being touched. Together they helped each other over- come his problem. Suzanne Hawkes and Tom Ulmer played the lead parts of Da- vid and Lisa. Co-leads were portrayed by Cheryl Edgar, Garry Ritchie, and Mike Carnahan.

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Upper left: Jo Mulkey welcomes Tom Ulmer tDavidJ accom- panied by Garry Ritchie CDr. Swinfordj. The others ignoring him are Rod Kimerling, Conda Ward, Kari Quanbeck, Maureen Tes- dal, and Joe Apiado. Above: Suzanne Hawkes portrays Lisa, a girl scared to grow up. Center: Tom Ulmer played the difficult part of David, an emotionally disturbed boy. Upper right: Lance Cooley, as Walter Mitty, imagines himself as a fighter pilot and ignores his nagging wife Cindy Lee. Upper far right: Lucy fChris Slat- tuml expresses her opinion of Charlie Brown. Lower right: Diane Martin, Kris Smither, Jane Sundet, and Chris Fletcher portray Ladies of the Mop. Far right: In an excerpt from 'Thurber Carnival, Ben Dake tries convincing Jane Sundet that she must be murdered.

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wma we 'ILT fA ' H 5 Q Ag 4 it! Come As You Are Bunnies, monsters, bums, hippies, cowboys and little kids were only some of the twirps seen on April 6, Twirp Day, as they invaded the halls of McNary. Outlets for energy and enjoyment were provided during the sixth period assembly. Students played such games as the fruit race, peanut race, change clothes relay, tricycle race, bat race, bal- loon stomp, pie eating contest, push-up contest, and girls tug-of-war. Each class participated and competed in the events. Juniors proved victorious with 19 points. Sophs trailed with 20 and seniors brought up the rear earning 22 points. Twirp Day ended with an all school dance held Friday night. Students were encouraged to wear their costumes and were judged for the best attire. an-23' M, ,-ff t rail' --f -K5 :rs-5 , .ww-ff-W - g.,,,?gm.a.QNmr- af- fEff.iZsz,,sS?:s2Q 5 f K: if? f 'N Ffgligiy a s t ' : a s s i-:Ii . t, ,,,,.,,.. ,,.,, . I ,:, ,,.. ,W , f , 2 nies M iifksisfs 1 efisiirgilet f 1 I 'i:ii5ff?f5lQ3'i2,?YSSf33 : in XNQQSZRQQET -- - 'E SE, R E 5,Q,,,i,ggg3:. ,:z-eases za- igjti,tt1?s-tags, , et, ,Was