Meadowbrook High School - Sceptre Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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AR EEUIEDING n drama classes students were taught to be ‘'per- formers and portrayers,”’ not only on stage but also in everyday life. The most impor- tant thing that the drama stu- dents learned was self-esteem, respect for others, communica- tion and especially how to pre- sent themselves. About forty students, from the two drama classes, partici- pated in several performances. Setting the Scene. The living manne quins: Kedrin Flowers and Brian Brom- seth are set in place by James Nelson. 18 Drama These included a mime show, for both school classes and at the Miss Meadowbrook Pag- eant, and a live video perfor- mance at the Battle of the Bands. A few major problems hin- dered the drama classes’ perfor- mances. When the drama coach left in 1984, the drama club disbanded. Miss Barth took over teaching the drama classes and began rebuilding. Facial Readiness. Before a perfor- mance, Barbie Bush puts the final touches on her make-up job. ‘All the world’s a stage, And we are merely players, Performers and por- trayers. ” Another problem arose with the school auditorium. ‘‘It is in terrible condition and we've had to work around that,” said Miss Barth. The flooring in the audi- torium came up when it was flooded. All the tile had to be removed and recarpeting was done. The stage floor was sand- ed and re-varnished. The light- ing system still created prob- lems. Despite these problems, the — Rush interest level in drama was high- er. Class enrollment continued to grow. Drama 2 student, Trev Utz said ‘Miss Bart came in and got it all under control. She also did everything for us that need- ed to be done. We have alot of good people in the program and are expecting to go far in the future.” Missing Strings. Beth Aker and Charlene Izquierdo magically manipulate James Nelson and Kedrin Flowers.

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The Real Thing! Practicing hair styling on a “‘friend,’’ Pam Newman uses skills learned in cosmetology. Tri Level? At Tech, Frankie Ballance levels the foundation of a wall, in car- pentry. Making it Big! In Photography 2, Brian Connelly and Richard Adams learn to use a color enlarger at the Tech Center. Tech Center 17

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Live Video. At the Battle of the Bands, Kent Smith and Charlene Charlene Iz- quierdo lip-sync to “Ain't Nobody.” Still Life. Becky Hansen is “‘frozen’’ while performing a mime. The Real Thing. Charlene Izquierdo and Brian Rowland expose their real selves in the mirror. Ghoulies? Becky Hansen, Kent Smith, James Nelson, Kedrin Flowers, Brian Rowland, Charlene Izquierdo, Brian Bromseth, Barbie Busch and Kaylette Smith ACT UP! Making-Up. Drama teacher Miss Pris- cilla Barth prepares Beth Aker’s face before a show. Drama 19