Mona Shores High School - Compass Points Yearbook (Norton Shores, MI)

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W. Nw .1 Tim Hoeker and Cliff Daniels display their garb for the play The Mouse That Roared. Mona Shores Thespians displayed their acting ability in their fall play, The Mouse That Roarerl, on Novem- ber, 16, I7 and 18. Mr. Travis Gunter and Mr. Joseph Namenye were co- directors of the play, with Debbie Josephson doing the student directing. The lead roles were played by Mary Davis as Queen Cloriana XII, who portrayed just the right amount of Royal Dignity. Linda Lange added Comedy with her role as the Page. Veteran actor John Van Lente, portraying Tully Bas- cong Dan Lee, as Count Mountjayg and Dave Van Donkelaar, playing both Mr. Benter and the U.S. Presi- dent, all did an excellent job as the lead male actors. The Kooky Professor Kokintz, played by Cliff Daniels, seemed to be the favorite of the audience and deserved much credit for his perfect character portrayal. This play, with its political satire on the United States and its foreign policies, showed the possibility of a tiny nation becominga big power. Cliff Daniels demonstrates to spectators the basics of make-up. Acting Abilities Mona Shores Larry LaBe1 frowns in disbelief as Pro- fessor Kokintz explains about the bombs. I.inda Rasor and Renee Whitworth listen ln. Mike Rose, Secretary of State, seems engrossed in thought while waiting for Queen Gloriana XII to reply to his terms for the return of the bomb. wsnnr

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Babes in Toyland Babes in Toylandv, the Shores annual fem-invite, was held Saturday, December 16 in the cafetorium. Presented by the Senior Class the dance was organized by '68-er Sandy Boyns. Stuffed animals and toy soldiers carried out the theme, with the Socks Sabin Band entertaining. Punch was served by the Future Home- makers. ulndividualityi' was the key word at the Christmas semi-formal. r Dress lengths varied from floor length to knee to mini , . . Hair styles were up, down, in curls and straight. Tuxes, suits and vests, sport coats and a few wild pants highlighted the boy's attire. Pausing between dances for a chat are Warren Woods and date. Couples danced to the music of the Socks Sabin Band This stuffed giraffe, living the theme Babes in Toyland , looks over couples as they dance.

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Jeff Hack and Ginger Atnip give their scene in T A Simple Little Affair the winning touch that gave their play first place. Y Flare Through Dramatic Productions Tradition has it that every winter the Drama Depart- ment selects three students, usually seniors, to direct a one-act play of their choice. Teacher judges and audi- ence Vote for the best play and best actor and actress. The winning play and best actor and actress receive trophies in recognition of their outstanding effort. This year, Beth Reinertson directed the winning play entitled A Simple Little Affairf, Freshmen John Beyrle of Keep Your Halo Straight, directed by Chris Caughey, and Junior Cindy Bates of '4Adam's Rib Hurts, directed by Karen Woods, received the best player awards. y Affairf U Sally Hein, as the bride, turns in doubt, wondering whether she should go through with the 'Simple Little