Nicolet High School - Shield Yearbook (Glendale, WI)

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R-t it t -----' KN ,.- f N xi., A . 'N Not watching her hands was one of the techniques lane Herold had to learn in tak- ing the role of a blind girl. Mr. jones aided herin simulatingthe sightless stare. The first time, janet was afraid of falling, but jim tprobably trembling tool brought her safely from the roof. ltf Nl. Az.. 59? 'inns 7 S yt. ' is Stage crew member Bonnie Robertson re- filled her paintbrush with paint to finish a section of the exterior of the Keller's home. I5 Cooperative Effort Produced Miracle at Nicolet 1'l00!o of your time and effort will be required to produce a performance, Director Mr. jones warned eager students at the Wednesday and Thursday try-outs for The Miracle Work- er . The following week the cast members and student direc- tor began concentrated work on blocking and memorizing lines. Practice on interpretation began and continued every afternoon from 3:00-5:00 for the follow- ingthree weeks. Meanwhile a busy stage crew began building the two-level house set and creating simple props for transforming the front yard into a railroad station, Per- kins Institution for the Blind, and a garden house. At the sa'me time prop girls sought glasses for Annie, food, keys, and silverware. During the play their job was to have the props on the appropri- ate side of the stage and in the actors' hands for entrances. For dress rehearsal and the performances, Theater Arts Club members artfully applied make- up and adjusted costumes to transform students into persons of another age. On stage the world of the Kellers once again became reality, showing the end of Helen's frustration and the beginning of her miracle. bai To protect Annie and Helen during their fight scenes student director lody Brindrs read actions to janet Stampfl and lane Her old as they learned synchronization f their movements.

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Talent Lit Nicolet Stage As emcees jim Dahlman and Dave Bartels opened the 1969 Variety Show, they assured the audience of a great show. judging from the response, the audience agreed. Viewers burst into laughter at the ventriloquist's dummy, a duck, and at the novelty song and dance act. Their cares crept away as a performer played the guitar and sang Simon and Garfun- kel's Feelin' Groovy. When the baton twirler maneuvered her fire-ridden baton, a tense silence enveloped the audi- torium. Throughout the show, Nicolet gave the audience its gift of talent. Jodi Peck practiced to achieve a transition from her front attitude to the rest of her jazz routine. The Stage Band, under the direction of Variety Show Coordinator Mr. Bloe- mers, watched their scores carefully while they played the fast uptempo jazz selection Brownsville Express. H Rick Rudolph concentrated on perfecting his fingering as he per- formed the Ballad of led Clampett for the Variety Show. I4 7 6 .i -1 f r 1. '- ,T , ,K 1. A-,,,M.,.1 5, My A A ., . A, ,- if 1 f f .r 1 - stii ...pg Fr .t . ---.t g vs... -A ,gf-r . .-QS? gg: vt ' iesffk si mqg ft vt. E.. ,i gust -tt wjijl gf Fx Q., ' 5 1221: . , 3,5 -5 ga 13 N3 fs S823 Lip. 5. -3 ee gi- 5 4.1 wer, 'f

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Queen Terry Fischer and King Bill Younger reigned over medieval splendor. 'EMI'-2' 0 , I I 1'