Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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I’ll teach you manners if it s the last thing I do! declares Annie as Helen throws a wild tantrum. (N. Evanson, S. Gilman) 9 The blind girls bring Annie a gift as she pre- pares to leave for the Keller home. (M. Hol- leran, M. Candiano, L. Revenew, S. Gilman.) 22 Sara Gilman Stars As Miracle Miracle Worker Cast Annie Sullivan Sara Gillman Helen Keller Nancy Evanson A Doctor Jeff Gubitz Kate Keller N Carol-rae Kraus Captain Arthur Keller Martha Mike Bosch Lynn Moore Percv Bill Tanis James Keller Rob Norris Viney Mary Alice Baxter Aunt Ev Jane Woodward Mr. Anagnos Jeff Gubitz Blind Girls N Lynn Revenew Laurie Chruby Mary Candiano Michele Tolin Judy Patterson Maureen Holleran

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F.I wood Dowd (P Laverv) calmly mentions a call from his friend, who is a giant rabbit. Dramatic Season Imagine having a six-foot invisible white rabbit for a best friend! This was the predicament of Elwood P. Dowd, alias Pat Laverv, in the fall production of Harvey. The comedy by Mary Chase played to capacity crowds on November 17 and 18. The plot centered about Elwood s imaginary friend and the efforts of Dowd’s sister Veta Louise Simmons to get him committed to the world famous Chumley’s Best Home. After a series of complications, Elwood emerged victorious and left the audi- ence with a startling message to pon- der. Mr. John Toth directed Harvey, assisted by Miss Dorothy Christoff and student director Valerie Astolas. Technical chairman included Mike McConnell, Beverly Barton, Joanie Blieden, Nancy Evanson, Kay Earl, Karen Kirincic, Mary Kryzer, and Linda Larson. Blocking, learning lines, becoming skilled in the art of applying stage make-up, hunting for props, selling tickets, and painting scenery were part of the whirl of preparations prior to the excitement of opening night. Vivacious Betty Chumley (J. Woodward) describes her new friend to her husband. (J. Gubitz) Harvey Cast Members Elwood P. Dowd Pat Laverv Mvrtle Mae Simmons Patti Mrs. Betty Chumlev Jane Woodward Finley Judge Omar Gaffney . Dave Pope Veta Louise Simmons Linda Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet Mary Anderson Alice Baxter Ruth Kelly R.N Sara Gilman Duane Wilson Romey Lvman Sanderson M.D Rob Goldstein Norris William Chumley M.D. Jeff Gubitz E. J. Lofgren Bill Fine Discussing Dowd are R. Goldstein, P. Finley, L. Anderson, J. Gubitz, D. Pope, and R. Norris. ACTIVITIES 21

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Occurs at MHS with Spring Dramatic Production “Water! Helen said water!” cry the Kellers in joy and disbelief as blind and deaf Helen Keller speaks her first word. Annie Sullivan stands aside, shaken at the miracle she has performed in a few short weeks. (S. Gilman, N. Evanson, M Bosch, C. Kraus) “Now, Helen, you will have to rely on me for everything — even the air you breathe! de- clares Annie. (N. Evanson, S. Gilman) Annie Sullivan pleads with Kate K eller to believe in her, and attempts to enlist Mrs. Keller s help in her plans for Helen. The velvet curtain falls as a burst of applause rings throughout the majestic auditorium, expressing satisfactions and praise of Munster’s spring drama, “The Miracle Worker.” To the cast, stage crews, and committee members, it was the perfect ending to their pre- sentation. “The Miracle Worker” was produced under the direction of Mr. John Toth with the assistance of Miss Dorothy Christoff. “The Miracle Worker told the story of the Keller family in Alabama during the 1880’s who discovered that their daughter, after an illness, was left blind and deaf. Kate and Captain Keller took advantage of every possible aid for Helen but found no remedy. Finally, as a last resort, they hired Annie Sulli- van to be Helen’s teacher. In only a few ' short weeks, Annie accomplished many miracles, one being breaking Helen’s communication gap. Annie also brought Captain Keller and his son closer together, released the guilt she had over her brother’s death, and brought the knowledge that language was the key to life. James and the Captain clash on an issue. (M. Bosch, R. Norris) ACTIVITIES 23