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

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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

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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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A Special Piece Prom night was almost upon the MCHS students. Final preparations were being made by all. The prom committee left school at 11:30 the day before the Prom to decorate the Lions Club Community Center. They worked many hours decorating to the theme of “Somewhere in Time.” Although students were not allowed to check out on Prom day, everyone rushed home to pull together all the loose ends. Most couples started the night with dinner out and, then, they headed on to the Community Center. Castles and streamers were among the many decorations, and balloons fell to the floor during the King and Queen dance to “Tonight I Celebrate My Love for You.” Lisa Waldridge was crowned queen and Boots Doughty was her king. All the pieces came together on this night to make the Prom very special for all MCHS students. Memories of this night will live on forever. 28 Student Life