Morris Central High School - Morrisanian Yearbook (Morris, NY)

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N OVEMBER ••• The senior play was an experience to remember. “Rest Assured”, by Donald Payton, was a comedy-mystery set in the home of the upper-middle class Morlock family. On the nights of the two performances, November 5 and 6, most of the audience only knew the plot of the play. They didn’t know all that had happened before the play’s performances. First of all, the play was meant to have more male parts in it, but because of a shortage of male actors, four parts had to be changed. Dawn Bryden played Joe Lanconi, dressed as a male, but the other three parts were re-written to make them female. Mrs. Black, Georgia, and Josee added their own flavor to their parts. We also suffered several physical maladies which caused some kinks. Erin Shearer broke her leg, but she carried on admirably as the bumbling undertaker. Drew Witt suffered from strept throat and missed nearly two weeks of practice. We were constantly needing stand-ins. Despite it all, the play was a success. Ev- eryone had a great time and learned a little about the theater. And over $350 was added to the Class of ’88 Trea- sury! Lucifer and Mrs. Schmaltz entertain the ghosts of Mr. Morlock and Luigi with a surprise visit. Josee visits the mourning Morlock family to offer condolences to Joe and a few words about Mr. Morlock’s behavior. Behind the scenes, Mrs. Black and Joe follow along with the play as they wait for their upcoming parts. Mrs. Black, our friendly undertaker, arrives at the Morlock home to help Mrs. Morlock with the arrangements. Sitting: K. Leahy, J. Wassenaar, J. McWilliams, E. Shearer, J. Rigtering. Standing: C. Pickens, M. Nye, K. Church, H. Harris, K. Kokell, P. Stafford, D. Bryden, D. Witt, K. Weidman, A. Spaulding, K. VanZandt. November—Senior Play

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HALLOWEEN Aaron Valentine, an Eagle Scout, clowns around at the Rotary Halloween Party. Katy Johnston shaves a balloon at the game spon- A masked ghoul attempts to eat a doughnut on sored by the Boy Scouts. a string without the use of his hands. HOMECOMING ’87 Kris Kokell proudly wears her new title as Homecoming Queen. Karl VanZandt was crowned Mr. Irresistable. Theresa Case wins a prize for the best costume on Haunted day during Homecom- ing Week. The football team poses after preparing the annual Pep Rally Bonfire for the Friday night Pep Rally. Our Homecoming Airband: Chris Pickens, Amanda Spaulding, Lisa Waffle, and Pris- cilla Teed make up part of the band.

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A PLAYFUL MONTH TO REMEMBER In the spring of 1987, the school board decided upon a budget to build a new elementary playground. The equip- ment was ordered in July and construc- tion started in August. The new playground was finished late October. The new equipment was built to replace the old pieces. The new playground is newer, safer, and more fun-filled. The dedication ceremonies were held the first week of November, with the band, board, and the student body on hand. The whole community can enjoy the new playground and the further im- provements to be made beginning Spring, 1988. Mr. Barden waits at the top . . . goes down, around, boldly going where no man has gone before . . . landing safely and triumphantly. Three excited students play on the finished playground after school one day. The new playground equipment is almost fin- ished, and all the students wait impatiently. Mr. Turnbull and his crew, along with Mr. Barden, did most of the work. The Board and Benefactors: Front: Mr. Waf- fle, Mr. Elliott. Back: Mr. Ryther, Mr. Shields, Mrs. Lull. November—Playground