Nicolet High School - Shield Yearbook (Glendale, WI)

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

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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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Dropping formality, the tuxcclo-clad men dispatched MerIin's clclimcivs with boyish relish. , . i lvl 7:- Camelot's Romance Graced Prom 1968 Sluicing rain cascading down the stained glass windows failed to ruin Prom 1968. Over the bridge the dewy taffetas and iridescent, nub- by silks complemented the aura of Camelot. All around, the glow spread from rainbow leaves, fuzzy greenery, inky cloaks on Merlin's maiden's and hazy lanterns. The grand march, reminiscent of pro- cessions of lords and ladies in earlier times, swept bedecked couples round the room, around again, until everyone swung, smiling and glistening, into medieval night. Poised and beaming, the court prepared to plunge into the whirl ofthe grand march. Surrounded by young lords and ladies, school principal Dr. Reiels and his damsel chatted amiably. I7