Miami Norland High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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Thespian 01$,cers, Ed Linder, Dee Ferguson, Nadine Davis, and Marc Glick are intensely spotlighted not only in actuality, Consulting each other as to how to achieve the best costuming elfects, Thespz'an members look over the various props involved. but also in the immense amount of talent which they project as an integral part of their everyday lives both an and 013E the stage. Mx THESPIANS Produce Entertainment for Many School Functions Production of all entertainment at school sponsored programs was the exclusive respon- ' 'lity 0f the Thespians. While accomplishin task members became acquainted with th- y facets necessary in staging a play: make ,lighting, scenery, and advertising Thes o ans assumed key roles 1n all productions pre- sented by the Drama Department. They als pro 1ded skits for pep rallies and assemblies. M 1th the guidance of sponsor, Elizabeth R. etzner, and the leadership of officers, Pres ident Marc Glick, Vice President Ed Linder, Secretary Nadine Davis, and Treasurer De- Ferguson, members presented a performance 0' Arsenic and Old Lace starring Leslie Walters Rodney Max, and Charen Austin. Thespia Troupe 1513 also took part in the Universit of Miami Drama Festival Where they receive. praise for their presentation of The World 0 Carl Sandburg.

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XE After many weeks of extensive preparation and practice in de- Congress, a series of debate and oratory events in which they are livery, members of the National Forensic League leave for Area participants. Several tournaments like this dot the NFL calendar. NFL Participates In Debates, Oratory, Interpretations NFL activities, unlike sports, are not sea- sonal. Beginning the hrst week in September and continuing for two and a half months there were extemporaneous tournaments each Wednesday. Throughout the year members participated in Student Congress held on Sat- urdays, a weekend Area Congress and State Congress at Tallahassee. Completing the calen- dar were tournaments covering all phases of debate, oratory and interpretation. Coordinat- ing all these events are NFL oHicers, president Dale Reiger, Vice president Ed Linder, secre- tary Judy Swerdloff and treasurer Roger Davis under Mrs. Sprinklels sponsorship. As the sixth largest National Forensic League chapter in Florida, Norlandls NFL holds another distinc- tion-never placing below third in any tourna- ment. In addition the chapter hosted the Dade t ' ' - Gail Tannenbaum includes gestures for emphasis in her intense County Champ1onsh1p Debate on Aprll 9' oratorical delivery to listening Susan Harmer and Colleen Bassett. h. i;

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Building and repairing scenery and props is an important activity est Operating sential in gaining useful working knowledge of drama and the theater. presentatin many special e17ects for each dramatic 's a signihcant behind-the-scene activity. W m w hespians set the stage for their big production. All the work with an enthusiasm and a spirit of cooperation, as exhibited by v volved in preparation for the dramatic endeavor is accomplished all the members capably handling their individual assignments.