Mercer County High School - Highlander Yearbook (Harrodsburg, KY)

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“Corn’s-A- Poppin ” Usually, the drama class plays are sensible and understandable. However, a change of pace took place when the group performed the different-styled play, “Corn’s-A- Poppin’ It was a satirical farce concerning today’s society. The technique being used was also different. A narrator (Scott Phillips) was seen throughout the play to outline the plot for the viewers. However, a heckler (Travis Wheeler) who sat on the first row of the theatre gave the actors much verbal hassles. A lost soldier (Wayne Yeager) was constantly interrupting the main plot while looking for his army discharge. William Rogers, Sheila Travil- lian, Bo Gilkison, and Lysha Robins acted as college students who needed to earn money for their school, Venerable. They decided to get a loan from Mrs. Armitage (Kim Cinnamon) to put on a play, but the condition was that her silly nephew (Chris Coffman) had to have the lead role. Two villains (Julia Ballard and Johnny Preston) were wanting to kidnap one of the college students, but they got the wrong one. This crazy play culminated when a girl (Kim Buffin) from the therapy group taught by Dr. Clitterhouse (Norrie Clevenger) told the police about the kidnap- ping. The villains were caught, the play went on, and Venerable lived happily ever after. 26 Student Life

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“Let’s Get Physical” It is a tough world out there, with persistent pastries and conniving cookies lurking behind every corner. We all know someone who eats and eats but never seems to gain an ounce, while one glance at a chocolate cake can add inches to another’s waist. It seems that 1984 has the diet and “get in shape” craze. Many girls enjoyed the aer- obics part of exercise because it keeps them moving and it is very invigorating. It is very hard work but it is worth all of the time and trouble. Health foods and dietary foods are “a must” with the girls here. Diet coke is very popular because it is new and has no calories. Chef salads and seafood salads are available everywhere. Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons have books on diets. They also have made records for exercising. There are also television shows, such as “20 Minute Workout.” The guys lift weights to keep in shape. Lifting weights keep the muscles firm and keeps the weight down. Guys use them for fun and for athletics. The “get in shape craze” has taken over. Diet solutions and diet foods that are seen on television are mostly gimmicks. It has been proven that the only way to stay in good health and shape is to treat the body with care. Student Life 25

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From the High School The drama class put on an extra play this year to express the situations that teenagers face when growing up. Voices from the High School gave a good point of view of the struggles and happiness of the teenage years. Many scenes were acted out which gave the audience some important things to think about. Some scenes touched on the petty romances of junior high and high school while others were serious and touched the heart with sadness. The main aspect trying to be reached was the truth and honesty of the teenagers. The future leaders of America come from high schools. Voices from the High School wanted to present the public with an open view of the truths and responsibili- ties that lie within high school students. 1. Mrs. Armitage (Kim Cinnamon), in all her elegance, recites some Shakespeare. 2. John Ruby and William Rogers talk about going to college. 3. Gemmi Haley and Kim Cinnamon act out a scene on drinking. 4. Boss (Johnny Preston) demands his secretary (Julia Ballard) to kidnap the star of the play. 5. The cast shows off their teenage muscles. 6. The cast of “Corn’s-A-Poppin ” cannot believe Mrs. Armitage is “Boom-Boom Beckley . 7. A sad scene concerning child abuse is performed by Tim Gullett and Chris Coffman. 8. Wayne Yeager and Julia Ballard illustrate the lack of communication that sometimes goes along with popular musical equipment. Student Life 27