Niantic Harristown High School - Echo Yearbook (Niantic, IL)

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— Ill ' On November 22. 1968, the Junior Class presented “A Man Called Peter” in the gymnasium of the Harristown Grade School. The play was based on the life of the Reverend Peter Marshall. It illustrated the many ways in which Dr. Marshall led the young people and his influence upon them as individuals. Not only was he an influence to friends, but also to his own family. The play was directed by Mr. Earle A. Smith with Tom Koonce and Charyl Baker serving as student directors. All cast rehearsals lead to final production. Allen Groves and Lclah Byers rehearse. JUNIOR CLASS PRESENTS “A MAN CALLED PETER” Pre-stage work keeps cast members busy. Student directors Tom Kooncc and Charyl Baker are advised by Mr. Smith.

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TWO SIDES... Homecoming activities were climaxed by the PRESENTATION OI THE QUEEN AND HER COURT at the Saturday Night Dance. 23

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.. . present a striking contrast in their farce. THESPIANS ADVANCE PLAY TO SECTIONAL For the first time in several years, Niantic-Harristown High School was represented at 1HSA speech contest this year. Under the direction of Mr. James Williams, the cast of four seniors and one junior prepared the one-act play. Entitled “Aria da Capo”, this is one of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s most noted works. Written in 1919, it is a symbolic com- mentary on war. Throughout the play, the carefree peace- time existence is contrasted with the tragedy of war. War is senseless and proves nothing. “Aria da Capo” was presented in competition at District Speech Contest on February 15th at Mattoon. Here the thespians placed third behind Matoon and Effingham, en- titling them to present the play for Sectional judging on March 7 and 8. The Sectional contest was held at University High School in Normal. Here the NHHS representatives placed sixth, being beaten by schools many times the size of our own. The host school placed first, followed by Champaign Cen- tennial, Streator, Monticello, and Bloomington. Effingham High School and Mattoon, who had previously beaten Ni- antic, placed 11th and 12th, respectively. The cast of this play were Nancy Jerdan, Shelly Songer, Joe Rozanski, Steve Kirk, and Tim Dial. Congratulations on a fine play! “Aria da Capo” cast members: Steve Kirk, Nancy Jerdan, Joe Rozanski, Shelly Song- er, and Tim Dial rehearse. The arts of costuming and make-up were also judged.