Mound Westonka High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mound, MN)

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AcrioN! Mound goes Broadway With production of bizaare musical On November thirteeth, Mound Wes-tonka witnessed the start of what was to be four nights of magic, mystery, and merriment. As the curtain rose and multitudes of white gloved hands swirled around the Leading Player, the audience looked on in amazement, wondering what could possibly come next. What followed were two hours of dancing, singing, and just plain fun. Freshman Kris Chelberg put on an electric performance as the Leading Player and sophomore Jim Cook was a perfect Pippin. The cast was composed mostly of first-timers, yet through numerous rehearsals and private practice sessions, they made it look as though it all came naturally. Preparation for the performance lasted about two months, with thirteen hours a week put in by each member of the cast. The total cost of the performance was in excess of $500 and was funded through tickets sales and private contributions. Reaction to the play was varied, but most people found it very entertaining. When asked what part she enjoyed most, senior Jill Manthei re- plied, The head , and junior Missy Just-Simar answered, When Lewis was dancing. It was hilarious. Of course, no play is completely flawless. Even hours and hours of rehearsals are not enough to iron out the wrinkles, but when problems arose on stage, the cast and crew did a remarkable job of pulling together to make things run as smoothly as possible. The closeness of all involved was incredible, and many new friendships were stated during this time. This naturally helped in making Pippin” a fun and enjoyable experience for everone involved. In short, Pippin” was not only a production for the benefit of the community, but also an outlet for many students to let go and be themselves. Pippin brought many different people together for one purpose and in the end the performance was a clear exhibit of what can be done when a group of people get together and work on presenting a serious Broadway musical while remembering to have fun in the process. HA CHA CHA CHAI More players” have fun during the explanation that war is a science”. Those enjoying themselves Include Patty Brown. Dennis Albertson, and Dan Strelow. They are guided by the Leading Player” played by Kris Chelberg. She is a character that is like a ringmaster. EN GUARDI Tar picture: Paul Ober-hauser plays Lewis, Pippin's half-brother. lie is a fierce fighter with few fears and even fewer brains. His mother, played by Renee Norberg, looks on in admiration. Fastrada wants Lewis to be the heir to the Holy Roman Empire instead of Pippin.

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 Fippin has really sent drama at Mound on its way and I'm sure it will be very popular in years to come. LIKE PATHER LIKE SOM. Greg Match playing the Emperor Charlamaine teaches his son Pippin (alias Jim Cook) about the Joys of battle. Pippin is the main Character in this year's play. HUT. TWO. THREE. TOURI Three players” (Robin Switenki. Poco Smith, and Sara Crawford) march to the song Glory” as they go off to war. The players” are figments of Pippin's imagination.

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Forever in their hearts and minds the bonds of friendship are strong As the years have gone by, many friendships have been won and lost at Mound Westonka. Some bonds have deteriorated, while others have only grown stronger. Friendship is one thing a person never forgets. Whether it took place five or ten years ago a friendship is always a treasured possession. But remebering close friends and remaining close to one's friends are two different things. By the time thoughts of graduation fill the air, most seniors came to the realization that no matter how strong a friendship may be, it will soon be time to say goodbye. Leaving one's friends must be the most difficult aspect of graduation. Knowing that after graduation one might not see his friends very much during the sum- mer and not all during the next fall, the feelings of emptiness and foreboding can only be surmounted by the yearning to seek new acquaintances. Of course, not all bonds are broken upon graduation. There are always those special friendships that last a lifetime. Yet, most can only wish for a friendship such as this. Then there are those people who always say, ‘ We ll have to have lunch sometime, and never do. They honestly have good intentions to stay close but with the distance between them growing, it's hard to do. As graduation draws near, one should keep in mind that the end of one friendship always means the start of two more. Freshmen Michelle Potas and Ramona Brinatte talk between classes. Friends who are used to doing everything together find it strange when their class schedules are different. Just leaving the building, seniors Rachel Jacobson and Katie Lauer smile for the camera. When they aren't in classes. Katie and Rachel are usually together. Juniors Marc Kinney, Derek Jordahl, and Dan Briemhorst pass the time in lunch. Most students at Mound Westonka finish lunch early and must wait until Mrs. Flemming will let them out of the cafeteria. This is a perfect time for friends to catch up on the latest happenings.