Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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I NTfIElDlfAXIINMKIENl Time, money, pride combine, bring musical to stage Questions of priorities pop up con- tantly during daily living. Which omes first? Band practice or study- ng for chemistry? Now, those who have a terrible ime at making decisions will not fare ery well. On the other hand, tudents in drama and choir know ex- ctly what comes first when they put n a musical such as My Fair Lady, nd this decision is held to the finish. Students in these courses became sed to carpentry, communications as ell as the requirements that came ith the class: singing, dancing and cting. However, not everyone in choir new how to act nor did everyone in rama know how to sing. Because of his, it was difficult to choose the eads, said Iunior Mary Lynn arvelas. Auditions for the play were held laws extended in a fit of fury, Eliza Doolittle, layed by Senior Anna Gregory, reaches to at- ack Professor Higgins, played by Senior Ken- eth Knowles. Photo by lim Tomforde. 'Quit Professor Higgins as sung by the ser- ants in My Fair Lady, is performed on the alcony of the set. Students worked late after chool to perfect the set. Photo by lim omforde. December 2 and call backs were December 4. Finally, a day before finals began, the parts were announc- ed as follows: Senior Anna Gregory as Eliza Doolittle, Knowles as Mr. Higgins, Senior Iohn Richardson as Mr. Doolittle, Senior Mike McTag- gert as Colonel Pickering and Senior Bill Stinner as Freddy. Mr. R. L. Cook directed the show while Miss Coloma Lafferty'was forced to take a leave of absence for reasons of il- lness. The rehearsals began Ianuary 8 and for the first five weeks ran from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The last two weeks students came from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. land onl. It took time because we didn't necessarily have to go on right away, but we still had to be there, said Mary Lynn. Drama II students were in charge with the specific details involving the play. For example, jobs like set con- struction were assigned to four peo- ple who made sure the sets were ready on time. continued on page 42 Convincingly playing Mrs. Henry Higgins, Senior Cindy Sedotal communicates with one of the maids, played by Sophomore Melissa Robinson. Photo by Iim Tomforde. it' 'i ' ' s,.-szlsbfig z swNxxf,,:-Q, Jima hwkgxs ww Mxbseca fwfxii' ! 3 .1 Q5 , . '!:gx.'s5i '.'HH,5 . UINHNQ Mmm' Htl 'Nu Q X .m '. +v' . . 'N n. M- My Fair Lady 0 41

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IZNTEDWAIIN ENT Night of the Stars 42 I Talent Show A costume coordinator rented the tuxes and fancy suits that several guys wore. The props person was in charge of getting all the props. Those responsible for set dressing had to find furniture and books. Students were required to create lighting plans and then rig the show. Posters and tickets were designed by another member of the production. The show ran from February 18 through 21. Although there were several technical difficulties llike the wrong set came downj the actors gave proud performances. After their many long and agonizing, yet en- joyable hours of work, the result was worth it, said Vicky. Although much of Memorial's talent is somewhat hidden as a result of a rule that only allows students enrolled in drama or choir to try out for plays, the Third Annual Night of the Stars talent show gave singers, dancers and actors a chance to ex- dazzles viewers hibit many special gifts. Noisy teenagers, loud music and corny jokes added to the atmosphere and created a handful for the emcees, Seniors Mike McTaggert and Lee Chilton, to control. t'The audience was terrible. The acts deserved more attention than they got, said Senior Dana Craft. National Honor Society and American Field Service co-presented the show with NHS proceeds used to support a foster child and AFS pro- ceeds to finance an exchange student program. Bands dominated the show, however, two dances, a piano solo, a vocal quintet and a vocal solo, gave variety to the evening. As an extra touch, AFS exchange student Misato Muto, Seniors Angela Brusch and Zoe Snyder and junior Michelle Hoogendan performed a singingfdancing act. Winners were as follows: Two Honorable Mentions While donning the head of a horse, Senior L Chilton chides the audience. Both Chilton a Senior Mike McTaggert hosted the show emcees. Photo by Charles Kefauver. La Villa Strangiata' was the winning song the NHS-AFS talent show, March 6. Seni Rick Robertson leads his band on lead guit Photo by Grant Olbrich. were handed out - one to a ja Ensemble consisting of Seniors Br Dalton, Sarah Kemery, Trent Heller tein, and junior Scott Brown: t other to Margo Fuller, who perfor ed a slinky jazz dance. Third pla went to a rock band with Senior B Stinner on lead guitar and voca Senior Stuart Pilorz on bass a Sophomore jason Brown o percussion. Second place was received Senior Peter jahns who 'wowed' t crowd with a classical piano solo. First place went to a rock ba consisting of Seniors Rick Robertso Donald Hunt, Dean Raney a Margaret O'Keefe. This group p formed La Villa Strangiata with fantastic electric guitar rendition. by Lisa Mos