Monroe High School - M Book Yearbook (Monroe, WI)

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“Dracula” Captivates Audience Wolves howling, bats flying, and insane asylum —all the perfect ingredients for a terrifying play. Which is exactly what ‘‘Count Dracula was— terrifying! The play itself concerned an innocent, young victim who was slowly being pulled under Dracula’s power. She was torn between her attraction for him and her love for her fiancee and all those who were trying to help her. The play ended in a climactic scene in Dracula’s crypt, where they fi- nally succeeded in driving a stake through his heart. Something that really added a lot to the play this year were all the special effects. These included bats, flying out into the audience, Dracula turning into a bat, lighting a cigarette in mid-air, and ‘‘seeing’’ an invisible Dracula walking around a room. A lot of new actors and actresses made their way to the stage this year, and all did a particularly fine job. All School Play-15

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CLOCKWISE: STARTING AT TOP LEFT: Mina (Kathy Pintar) acknowledged a gift from her frustrated fiancee Jonathan Marker (Jon Ottoson). Count Dracula (Franz Brand) overpowered his victims with his charm before drinking their blood. His innocent victim here is Mina. Renfield (John Santiago), when not disposing of juicy flies and spiders, searched constantly for ways of escaping the insane asylum. Sybil Seward (Peg Usher) spent a lot of her time trying to convince everyone that she wasn't as much of a half-wit as she seemed to be. Her skeptical listeners consisted of Jonathan and Dr. Arthur Seward (Duke Goetz). The hardworking cast of Count Dracula . The final stake pounding scene was controlled by Heinrich Van Helsing (John Baumann) and Dr. Seward. The sinister organ player. Pat O’Donahue, took a break during one of the cold practices. CENTER: Miss Dexheimer kept everyone working hard and the practices under control. 14—All School Play

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Moonlight Enchants Couples An enchanting, romantic evening filled with moonlight and roses entranced every couple at prom, including the spectators. For most, the evening started out with proud parents snapping a zillion pictures and then it was off to dinner. After the meal, they moved on to the high school, where they were entertained by the Dave Remington Orchestra. After being properly announced, most couples milled around the tables talking with friends. At ten the Grand March began, led by King Mike Metcalf and Queen Vicky Zimmerman.Once the first dance began, spectators were banished from the gymnasium, and the couples felt a bit more comfortable. Some even started dancing! This year the gym was transformed into a moonlit, outdoor scene. This included beautiful murals and a sparkling fountain. The faculty were seated in their own section, surrounded by green, rose-filled hedges. The servers had their own type of wishing well in w'hich to store and serve their food. Post Prom was next in line and most couples went home to change clothes and then proceeded on. There they danced to the music of Speedtrap . Those that weren’t exhausted yet. then attended the movie which this year was Viva Max , a comedy. After this, it was pretty much up to the couples as to what they were going to do next. A good many went out for breakfast. By now, the majority of prom-goers were pretty much finished and the 1977 prom had come to an end. Hard work and long hours went into transforming the gymnasium, but it was proclaimed worthwhile after the moonlit, romantic evening. 16—Prom