Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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he production of Lerner and Loewe’s Paint Your Wagon by the Music and Drama Departments presented an entertaining slice of California-Gold-Rush-Life. The story unfolded when. gold’ miner Ben Rumson (played.by Sean McGlynn), discovered gold and established Rumson: Town, a boom town with a growing ek lation of miners: The male-female ratio was still too high until Jake (Todd King), who had continually promised to “build the gol’ durndest music hall Californy ever saw,” import- ed a troupe of fandango dancers, headed by his girlfriend Cherry (Jill. Cartwright). - But the boom didn’t last for- ever, and when the gold started to run out, t he miners moved on. Rumson’s first boBlas was ie presence of his 18-year-old daugh- — ter Jennifer (Leanne Gonzalez), the only female in the town. While Ben insisted that she was only a child, the other miners recognized — Ben debated on whether or not to ‘move on, and realized that he must follow his dreams and keep searching for gold. her as a woman, and Jennifer her- “Th self fell in love with the proud but ““W honest Mexican, Julio (Wayne the Blankenship). Then a Mormon family came ve town: Jacob: (David Harrington) and his two bickering wives, Sarah (Jennifer Thompson) Elizabeth (Tonia Sanborn). miners objected to Jacob’s having a “rected the owl numbers. two wives and persuaded him to auction off Elizabeth. mii ULIO (WAYNE BLANKEN- SHIP) PAUSED FOR A MO- MENT before beginning his song, “I Talk to the Trees.” Es IKE MOONEY (MIKE BOLLAR) J” AND SANDY TWIST (COLBY SMITH) WERE SHOCKED by the newcomer’s bid for Rumson’s wife, Elizabeth. ACADEMICS Patut Your Wagou 24

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NHS: A Tapping Into Honor he National Honor Society was an organization for students with a 3.8 grade point average who par- ticipate in three or more extra- curricular activities. For many members, the most exciting part of the NHS was the fall tapping. At the ceremony, all Senior members of the National Honor Society tapped new members. Al- though it was usually a surprise to students when they were tapped, Junior Cristy Schaefer said, “It was a real honor to be tapped, but bd it wasn’t much of a surprise be- cause I saw my Mom in the balco- ny section of the gym.” Junior Missy Roberts said, ‘‘Being tapped was very exciting. You knew your parents were proud to be watching you.” Not only was it exciting for students who were tapped, but the old members also enjoyed the ceremony. Senior Austin Welder said, “‘I felt so lucky to get to pick Amy Thorn- ton. Just to be seen with her was a privilege.’’ Another Senior, ACADEMICS 4 Tapping Tuto Honor Dianne Newcomb said, ‘I was lucky enough to tap my good friend. It was great sharing this honor with her and the ceremony and reception were better than all other years combined.” In addition to tbe ceremony, there was a reception afterwards. Seniors Lisa Monks and Pam Brauer agreed the reception was terrific because it allowed them to congratulate all the new members who had received this honor. L28.

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ONIA SANBORN, WHO PLAYED ELIZABETH WOO- DLING, RELAXED before the show with Fandango dancer Kristen Smeltzer. r BS EN RUMSON (SEAN MCGLYNN) LISTENED TO SOME ADVICE from the General Store owner, Salem (David Denson). “T think that the audience really enjoyed the colorful characters and corny lines.” — Jill Cartwright ’90 “Tonia (Elizabeth) was AWESOME as usual! — Greg Gielser ’89 “It was kind of racy. I counted eight bad words.” — Cristy Schaefer ’90 “It seemed to me that they were all just playing around; you know, putting on an act. I didn’t want to make a scene, so I didn’t say any thing.” — Eric Costello ’89 “T liked the Mormon family. They were highly amusing.” — Brandy Singleton ’92 “After having done Equus, I’m glad to see that they are doing a play suitable for minors.” — Rick Gray “Jill (Cherry) is a good kisser.” — Todd King (Jake) ’89 ACADEMICS Patut Your Wagon 25