New Castle Chrysler High School - Rosennial Yearbook (New Castle, IN)

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WAX NB AW WEE Showing off his outfit in front of the class is Bob Smith, representing one of the popular fashions among the boys. Sophomores Pam Worthington, Teri Hagerty and Karen Moore found com- fort in casual clothing. W ,,,,, , n-ffwnwd I Lf' 30 Short hair cuts and soft blouses were stylish this year as junior Jana Watt found out. An excellent example of current fashion trends is .lana Crisp as she portrays the overall look of l976. - A s , amz., '01, MToday almost anything goes. Thi: was found to be true among the student: at CHS as they discovered many nev styles and fashions. Skirts were longer, shoes weren't sc big and clunky, the layered look wa: common, and denim was still the big favorite. This year, with the longer lengths skirts and dresses were more popular Ruffles were an added feature and be came a favorite hemline. Scarves ant belts were welcome accessories as tht finishing touch for an outfit. They alsc helped stretch the wardrobe and perket up an old outfit. Shoes didn't have such tall heels al though platforms were still found on manj feet. The emphasis this year was on com fort. Earth shoes were the new fad ant it seemed as ifeveryone had a pair. Sweaters, vests and shirts were em phasized as the layered look, and stu dents found they helped warm up a colt classroom. This look was good for anj outfit, and it was well liked by students. Denim, because of its versatility, dura ability and comfort, was the best seller It seemed to come in all shapes ant sizes. Faded and pre-washed denim wa in demand. There were many specia features in blue jean fashions, including patchwork, tucks, buckles, contras stitching and detailed pockets. Glasses and hairstyles changed too Glasses changed from small to big. Wir' frames were still popular, but the big plastic frames began to take precedence Hairstyles had somewhat of an orienta infiuence with bangs becoming mort prominent. Curly and short hairstyle became more common. The boys follower the trend too, getting permanents ant layering their hair. Clothes reflected the attitudes of stu dents. The favorite look was casual carefree, and styled for comfort. Enjoying her lunch is Cheryl Boyd as she exhibits one of the popular fashions among the students at Chrysler High School.

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.3 Wt fs --- . ..,. ex bl Curtain, five minutes! My make-up, someone check my make-up! Who put the grass skirts back last night? Make-sure that set in Act II holds up tonight. Tell the tech. guys to check the spotlight in the third scene! Let's get the ferns in the right places tonight! Where are those coconut shells? Break a leg, tonight! Thanks! Quiet backstage! There are a few coughs out in the audience, but otherwise complete silence. Then there is applause as the conductor makes his entry. The over- 5 ? I I -f D I 11 ture starts . . . the curtain opens . . . the lights come up and someone sings. Two months of rehearsing are put at stake. Night after night of mem- orizing, carry-out meals, and late night homework, hammering on sets, paint- ing flats, and armloads of props, com- pliments and criticism from the di- rectors, numbering and organizing of tickets come to an end. One might call the musical a sacrifice. The people in- volved call it dedication. South Pacific to this day remains in the top ten of long-running musicals on Broadway. The Chrysler Thespian Troupe and Music Department pre- sented this war-time libretto as a re- sult of rigid schedules, sacrifice, and sheer determination. The two South With hours of preparations set on the line, the show goes on with David Dennison playing the part of Emile de Becque, a rich French planter, and Sherry Kuhn, as Ensign Nellie Forbush of the United States Navy. Sea islands were brought to life by an experienced cast who filled the parts of a rich French planter, a female en- sign, and a mis-informed Navy lieute- nant, as well as many supporting roles. The foundation of character as well as excellent set, ticket, prop, costume, and make-up, recreated the scene as one of America's favorite musicals, South Pacific, was reacquainted with the audience. Directing the Rogers and Hammerstein Musical were Dennis Eller, supervising stage work, and Charles Craig, leading the orchestra and vocals.