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

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'Babes In Arms' Experience Growing Pains The curtain opened to reveal the apprentices at work, whose goal was to present their production — The Revue, which they knew would take them to stardom. Their only problem was their boss, Seymour Fleming (Sean Thomas), half owner of the playhouse. He would work the kids for the majority of the day, leaving them with little time for The Revue. Bunny Byron (Kathy Ambler), also half owner of the playhoqse, was the apprentices' only ally, yet had little influence on Fleming because she lacked the funds to support her half of the playhouse. Fleming saw the opportunity to help the playhouse financially by having author, actor, and producer Lee Calhoun (Lee Wunschel) present his drama. The Deep North. Chosen for the lead, Jennifer Owen (Beth Larson) accidentally ran into Val, who was attracted to her beauty. Looking into each other's eyes, they swore they had met somewhere before. But Where or When? Slowly, Bunny continued to lose the playhouse to Fleming. Coming to her rescue, the apprentices promised to help by giving her all their profits from The Revue. When Fleming suddenly announced % that The Deep North would be running a week longer, the kid's revue was cancelled, but the apprentices decided to it anyway for Bunny's sake. Steve Edwards, a prominent movie producer, came to see The Deep North. (He just happened to be Jennifer's boyfriend). When the apprentices realized that Edwards was coming to the playhouse, they decided to ask him to see their revue in hopes that he would sponsor it. Terry was the candidate, but Susie wanted to do the asking. The fact was that Steve was her brother. To do the show for Steve, all of the apprentices had to leave their posts during The Deep North performance. They went to a bam to perform their revue, which left The Deep North with a cast of two. Starring within his own production, Calhoun tried to pull off the show by himself, yet he failed miserably. He vowed to never return north except at the head of a confederate army. Running without'a hitch. The Revue was a great success. Upon finishing the last portion of the show, the cast was interrupted by an irate Fleming who fired everyone in sight. Valentine, however, entered and announced that a company had taken an option of the revue and that he had the money to purchase the playhouse for Bunny. Babes in Arms, was directed by Ms. Dexheimer, Ms. Feldt, and Mrs. Carter. Two of the cast members were not able to perform on the evening of November 7. Splitting up the lines of a minor character, Chris Jones and Willy Pickett performed with great diversity. With four hours to prepare. Senior Leah Hunt rehearsed songs, dances and lines to fill in the lead spot of Terry. Receiving special recognition for her performance. Hunt stated, I did enjoy being Terry for one evening because I got to really interact with the other characters .. Cast: FRONT ROW: Carol Prendergast, Julie Lickes, Noelle Isely, Shelly Petit, Neil Whitehead, Brent Brakyo, Carrie Hemming, Willie Pickett, Shelly Perry, Annette Bartles. SECOND ROW: Trisha Brown, Leah Hunt, Katy Deignan, Tracey Moser, Lenae Rowe, Paula Hunt, Beth Som, Barbara Du Charme, Jodi, Wesley. THIRD ROW: Tina Ginner, Beth Larson, Scott Miller, Aaron Christian, Julie Martin, Chris Gavigan, Milisa Som, Mike Shreve, Doug Hetland, Krisann Pinnow, Ann Glendenning, Sandy Stauffacher, Tina Goecks, Chris Jones, Lisa Hale, Ellen Sathoff, Wade Flisram, Peggy Shreve. ON LADDER: Lee Wunschel, Kathy Ambler, Sean Thomas. Lee Calhoun (Lee Wunschel) and Gus Fields (Robert Vickerman) fight over an insult directed toward Calhoun concerning his southern nature. 10

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Queen candidates Ann Glendenning, Michele Henrichs and Liz Stormont, nominated by the football teams and selected by the student body, pose in the M-Room before the afternoon Homecoming parade. Homecoming Court, FRONT ROW: Football Captains, Mike Leuz-inger and Kurt Ellefson. SECOND ROW: Katy Deignan, Scott Ferguson, Heidi Indergand, Rudy Ammon. Ann Glendenning. Brian Masshardt, Michele Hennchs, Aaren Christen, Liz Stormont, Juan de Mora, Lisa Zimmerman, Brent Brayko, Brian Bruess, Beth Som. DESPITE LOSS, SPIRIT STILL ALIVE The kick-off by Monroe's Jon Jonsson at 7:30 on Friday, September 27, 1985, did not start the festivities of the 1985 Homecom ing Week here at Monroe High School. Actually, the week's activities got off to a running start at 4:00 a.m. September 23, as the pleasing taste of nam, sizzling eggs, and fresh hot rolls prepared by members of the Future Homemakers of America sparked the enthusiasm of the entire Monroe community. During breakfast, the three queen candidates Ann Glendenning, Liz Stormont, and Michele Henrichs were announced. All through the day students along with a few spirited teachers displayed their hats and shades in hallways draped with spirit posters from each class. Tuesday was known as Nerd day and while Wednesday was Rock-n-Roll day, it was also the traditional toga day for seniors. The teachers captured their spirit by flaunting aprons and buttons that chimed cooking up a victory , while students dressed as native Hawaiians. At 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Brian Bruess kicked off the annual pep rally with the announcement of contest winners. The sophomores were float winners and Ann Glendenning received the Queen's crown. After encouraging words from Ann, the tug-of-war competition began. Once again the seniors came out victorious, even defeating the faulty. After a cheerleader skit and words by the opposing powder puff captains, the annual flag football game between the Uppers and Lowers commenced. The Juniors and Senior girls came out ahead by a score of 21 to 14. On Friday afternoon after the marching band paraded through the halls, school was dismissed to permit students to participate in the parade around the square. T.R. Holyoke Field held the main event of the week, but the football game against Oregon ended in a disappointing defeat. Despite suffering a 15-0 first half deficit, the gridders eventually took the lead in the fourth quarter only to have the victory slip between their fingers in the final minutes in a 24-19 defeat. About fifty couples danced in the gymnasium on Saturday night. A D.J. from the Madison radio station, WIBA-F.M. provided entertainment for the annual event which was sponsored by Key Club. The advanced Radio and Television class reviewed the week's events by airing a two hour show on cable television. The program included the football game as well as activities and students participating in Homecoming Festivities. 9

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Orchestra Members: Vicki Miller, Mike Franks, Shelly Figi, Tam my Schlittler, Elizabeth Stormont, Tanya Tapper, Colleen Deignan, Jenny Goebel, Sherri Flannas, Michelle Ixine, l.eslie Wake, Cindy Weckerly, Jody Miller, Ann Young, Tracy Dein inger, Andy Goebel, Mark Bailey, Bruce Bun. Chuck Weldon, Dan Neuenschwander, Marcia Wiegel, Heidi Basford, Paul Isely. and Brenda Mayer. Co-owners of the Sand and Surf playhouse. Bunny Byron (Kathy Ambler) and Seymour Fleming (Sean Thomas) argue over Fleming's decision to carry the production of The Deep North over another week. Gus Fields (Robert Vickerman) and Terry Thomspon (Ann Glendenning) discuss their relationship with the understanding that it is not working properly. 11