Noblesville High School - Shadow Yearbook (Noblesville, IN)

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Illness and five short weeks of rehearsals rushed production, but large and enthusiastic aud iences spelled success as greased lightning struck at NHS by Laun Voyck Grease was the word for the annual spring musical. Poodle skirts, saddle shoes, leather jackets, and duck tails appeared on the stage as cast and crew members relived the late 50 ' s at Rydell High School. Summer love had ended for Sandy and Danny as their senior year at different high schools approached. Or so they thought. Classes began and Sandy was transferred to Rydell High, not knowing that Danny was also enrolled there! Much to their sur- prise they met again, but things just weren ' t the same. Danny was suddenly cool when his buddies were with him: and Sandy had new-girl-in-town problems trying to become friends with the Pink Ladies and to cope with this unexpected side of Danny. A sock hop, drive-in movie, sleep-over, and picnic created memories throughout the Rydell seniors ' crazy last year of high school. Laughter and music ensued as Rizzo, the Pink Ladies, Keneckie, and his buddies helped their two friends find the road to true love. Having only five weeks for tryouts, rehearsals, costumes, and Sandy. Amy Blankenship ( ' 83). tells Pink Ladies Missy Wolff ( ' 83). Jill Sfiepard ( ' 82). Megan Garrett ( 84), Janet Schellenberger ( 82). and cheerleader Patty. Tami Hornaday ( 82). about fier summer love during tfie school lunch hour. make-up put a rush on the production, according to Janet Schel- lenberger ( ' 82), but the musical turned out to be a big success. Illness caused Debbie Jenkins ( ' 82) to bow out of the musical and also put tension on cast and crew members. Megan Garrett ( ' 84) stepped in with six rehearsals left until opening night. Choreography was created by Susan Pufahl ( ' 83), Roland Wy- benga ( ' 82), and Mr James Bray. One of the main highlights featured was an authentic Greased Lightning, a 1964 Ford Falcon lent to NHS by Mr. James R. Beam. The car was driven onto the stage for the song Greased Lightning and then again for a drive-in scene with Sandy and Danny. Grease performers had various personal reactions to the musical. Jill Shepard ( ' 82) said, I enjoyed developing my charac- ter into a well-rounded person and carrying her out through the whole production. Pufahl commented, There were times when I was dead tired, but I never wished that 1 had not gotten involved with the musical. I knew that it would all be worth it in the end, and it most definitely was! Roger. Scott Kramer ( ' 83), and Doody. Jeff McDermott ( ' 85). . borrow hubcaps for their dream car. (Thurston photos) 24 • musical i

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On the floor of her home. Bananas, portrayed by Amy Blankenship ( ' 83) reminisces about seeing Jackie Kennedy on a street corner in New York City. Set crew and cast member. Dan Metro ( ' 84). and play producer. Mr. Greg Richards, inspect lumber to be transformed into the Shaughnessy home. On the morning of the Pope ' s arrival in New York, Artie pleads with his girlfriend Bunny, played by Kathy Pappas ( ' 84). to fix him eggs for breakfast, k Bunny refuses saying she will not cook for him until after their marriage. plays • 23 • ■

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Questioning their relationship, Danny, Roland Wybenga ( ' 82). stops Sandy. Amy Blankenship ( ' 83), as she goes to cheerleading practice. Mary, Janet Schellenberger ( ' 82). thinks about her dateless situation as Sonny, Scott Manzi ( ' 83), and Frcnchie. Missy Wolff ( ' 83). enjoy a picnic lunch. As the dreeun car Greased Lightning becomes a reality. Sonny, Scott Manzi ( ' 83), Kcneckic, Howard Box ( ' 83), and Roger, Scott Kramer ( ' 83), sing of its astounding future possibilities. musical • 25