Memorial High School - Talon Yearbook (Joplin, MO)

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Speech, drama groups. . To foster interest in speech and drama was the pur- pose of Pit Guild. With 150 mem- bers it provided a strong nucleus for all speech and drama activities including a trip to see 1776, usher- ing for Joplin Little Theater plays and individual projects in public speaking. According to members, tournaments- nerve wracking, tense and hastily prepared for - were the year's highlight. According to one senior, Tournaments take a lot of hard work but l love them to death. No drama department could get along without the organization of this group, commented one senior. Concerning adviser Mr. Earl Squyr- es, all members agreed with the student who said, We're thankful a 'genius' came our way. Thespians, related to Pit Guild, was an honor societyg points were earned by participation in dramatic activities. Both groups sought to elevate the level of secondary school theater arts. National Forensic League was an honor group for students who had achieved state or national promi- nence in speech. This is one of the few organizations in which active membership continues after gradu- ation, stated Mr. Squyres. Projects of the 30 members included speech tournaments, debates and duets. Said one, To achieve this honor is work but well worth it. THE SPEECH officers enjoyed a free mo- ment labove left: Liz Johnson, Clanton Dawson, Karen Payne, Kathy Browne, Chris- tie llesl, Dove Wilson engineered lighting labove centerlg Kathy Browne rehearsed original oratory labove rightl. Preparing for ecology debate Liz Johnson, Galen Lee reviewed notes lbelow leftl. Mr. Squyres and Carol King lbelow centerl viewed tournament presentations. During play prac- tice, Mr. Squyres demonstrated a fight scene.

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CO-EDITORS Laura Schooler Connie Smith ADVISER Mrs. Mary Wieman CLASSES EDITOR Penny Huff INDEX EDITORS Ginny Patrick Paula Wartick COPY EDITOR Susan Spracklen SPORTS CO-EDITORS David Koeneke Mike Todhunter EDITORALISTS Marilyn Garrett Sharon Plummer STAFF John Austin Linda Davidson Phyllis Piper Rebecca Spracklen David Turner BUSINESS MANAGER Kent Blanchard OFFICE MANAGER Glenna Garoutte BUSINESS STAFF Debbie Davis Scott Belden Mark Ramsour A MQ, iweigxm 4' 1111: - I. ,,f lfikgxq Vgjxfrg, xl 4 Q aim . r l,u,,,W 'T' fi Ji. v tl. 1- 5 ' -... Y - G -- I fi'-5 .gl I NW, E? 6. 'f X I Q A s 'S ' Rf ' 4.5. it , J! I Af in Q X I I 3 fu .-'I ' Gu .1-me H H :ay i' 2.5 is-Iii rgwggwf-1 ' 24392 , ii, fli I ,,,,...t.-- ' 1 , .rw wuvmrr- 1 ' H h.,,,+ XL-. -v