Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Drama: Play ‘goes on’ 18 ‘Our Town’ The fall play “Our Town” was presented in Reinhart Auditorium on Nov. 11-14. The play took place in a small New England town. The characters consisted of the members of two families, the Gibb’s and the Webb’s. Martha Otterbacher directed “Our Town”. The play went smoothly. However, one problem was presented when Andy Otterbacher, senior, had to be replaced in part as stage manager by Tim Run- holt, junior. Suffering from mono, Otterbacher was unable to participate in the play. Dan Proctor, sophomore, said, “I think everyone did a good job in overcoming the problem and the play was a success. ’ Bridget Robertson senior, said, “I really enjoyed the play. I loved it. It was great.” Mrs. Otterbacher commented, “I think this group of kids has great potent- ial.” Some cast members felt that there wasn’t quite enough publicity for “Our Town”. Laura LaMarca, senior, commented, “I feel that more publicity would have definitely increased the attendance of the play.” Jill Pennock ‘Our Town’ cast Stage Manager — Tim Runholt Dr. Gibbs — Dan Vojovic Joe Crowell — Bobby McGuckin Howie Newsome — Dan Proctor Mrs. Gibbs — Wendy Blankenship Mrs. Webb — Laura LaMarca George Gibbs — Mark Sopko Rebecca Gibbs — Kelly Ellch Wally Webb — Michael Henninger Emily Webb — Mary Stanton Mr. Webb — Brian Tretter Woman in the Balcony — Angie Canchola Lady in the Box — Linda Roe Simon Stimson — Bill McCoy Mrs. Soames — Jessie King Constable Warren — Rob Winchester Si Crowell — Bobby McGuckin Baseball Player — Julian Stryczek Baseball Player — Scott Otterbacher Baseball Player — Jeff Lee, Sam Craig, Julian Stryczek Joe Stoddard, Tom Runholt People of the Town — Sherri Rose, Nada Miljkovic, Karen Smolnicky, Tim Runholt, Angie Canchola, Laura LaMarca, Linda Roe, Sandy Grant, Paul Van Simaeys, Dave Shatkowski T

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The inside of Godfather’s Pizza appears to be an overcrowded classroom of MHS students. Students go there to enjoy good friends and good food. After a Friday night football game, many MHS students go to Godfather’s Pizza. Parpart At poolside, the band, Departure, entertains students and guests at the Hodiday Plaza in Merrillville. photos Gray Hang Outs 17

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During a solemn discussion, Dr. Gibbs, played by Dan Vujovic, senior, explains the facts of life to his son George, played by Mark Sopko, senior. The town gossip, Mrs. Soames, played by Jessie King, junior, spreads rumors to Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Webb, played by Wendy Blankenship and Laura LaMarca, seniors. photos Vincent George Gibbs and Emily Webb, played by Mark Sopko and Mary Stanton, seniors, express their feelings during a love scene. The milkman, Howie Newsome, played by Dan Proctor, sophomore, delivers milk to Mr. and Mrs. Webb, played by Brian Tretter, junior, and Laura LaMarca, senior. ‘Our Town’ 19