New Haven High School - Mirage Yearbook (New Haven, IN)

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he Night Of January 16th Was Bjorn Faulkner ' s Death a murder or suicide? Was it Karen Andre who pushed the body of Bjorn Faulkner over the para- pit? Did Karen Andre murder The play gave me a chance to meet new people and experience different aspects of putting on a show. It was frustrating at times, but in the end, every- thing turned out all right her lover, Bjorn Faulkner? These were some of the questions asked on Novem- ber 15th and 14th when the New Haven Drama Club put on the production, The Night of January 16th. This play was directed by Mr. Matt Derby, assisted by Mr. Dan Anderson, and stu- dent directed by Angela My- ers. ' The fall play was quite a change from the previous plays we have performed at New flaven. It was much more dramatic and serious, but the real difference was that it involved the audi- ence. The jurors were what made it a success, com- mented Angela Myers. The play took place in the 40 ' s In a New York court- room. The play was a case to determine whether Ka- ren Andre was guilty or not guilty for the murder of Bjorn Faulkner. Twelve people were picked at random to sit as a jury and try the case. Par- ents, teachers, and stu- dents were chosen as the jury. 1 enjoyed the play and the fact that people from the audience were chosen to be on the jury. The char- acters reacted to the attor- neys making it seem like you were in a courtroom, not at a play, commented Jill Bard. Some of the lead roles were the attorneys. Roger Shuman and Lori Brunton were defense attorneys, while Clark Crow and Dave Durm portrayed p rosecut- ing attorneys. Dave re- marked, 1 have been in several plays, but 1 have never had this large of a role. This part also gave me a chance to play out a role which 1 plan to pursue for my career. Other main characters were Hilary Scott who, por- trayed the plantiff, while the defendant was portrayed by Samantha Teter. Jenni Teter played Judge Heath. The climax of the play came when the twelve ju- rors were excused to dis- cuss the evidence and pro- duce a verdict. Both nights Karen Andre was found not guilty. • Kelly Beming Is it the truth? Mrs. Bjorn Faulkner (Hilary Scott) is questioned by her attorney, Mr. Flint (Dave Durm). Judge Heath (Jenni Teter) watches the trial in order to produce a verdict. These three students had all been on stage before. Q »T«U« D»E»n»T»L»I «f»l

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Three girls and three boys As Seniors Chuck Vachon, Rob Moyer and Junior Russ Anweller chat in the main commons. Jun- iors Amy Melcher, J enny Brock- man and Sophomore Michelle Friend gawk at them with flirta- tious eyes. The case of the lost money While conversing after lunch. Sen- iors Joan Dyben, Dave Durm, Tom Habecker and Junior Renee McCoy discuss the day ' s social events. During this time. Senior Adam Orr drops his lunch money, or could he just be admiring Joan ' s legs. Two best friends forever Taking time out during lunch. Freshman Andy Schumm takes ad- vantage of the opportunity to show his affection for Sophomore Kathy Emerick as they pose for the cam- era. Time out for the camera Classmates Seniors Scott Qansert and Lisa North take time out dur- ing class to get better acquaint- ed . Because of the more loose structure of joumaliism class, stu- dents were able to become closer friends. ) 1.9 I J

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Discussion in the court- room Prosecuting attorneys, Mr. Clark (Clark Crow) and Mr. Flint (Dave Durm), discuss the trial with one another, as they get ready to pre- sent their case. A look of interest The scene takes place in a Mew York courtroom in the 40 ' s. Wit- nesses listen intently as they await their turn to go on the stand. S»T-U»D«E«n»T»L»I«F- F;