Nordhoff High School - Topa Topa Yearbook (Ojai, CA)

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' Senior Thespians . . . , - -Qf -son 'A B I , , A ' - Left to right are: HAROLD BANGS, in charge of special effects, CAROL WEST, prompterg MARGIE RHINE as Amy, the little lady, JOHNNY BALL as Laurie, the boy next door, CORA HAMBY, a friend of the girls. Beloved Marmie is played by WILLA CARTER and the invalid father, BILL LUTTRELL, with their sweet daughter Beth, PAULINE MAYER, and GWEN GATES, a good friend. Meg, the oldest, is played by MARCIA ANDERSON, while HOMER NICHOLS takes the part of the shy school teacher. jo's Professor Bhaer is played by JOHN DAWN and the inimitable jo herself as recreated by SALLY DUNN. Old Grandfather Laurence, CHARLES NEUHAUS, sits scrupulously straight while Hannah the cook, MAE STANFORD, stands by. MARCIA DIMMICK and BARBARA WEEKS, as guests over for the evening sit in front of dynamic Aunt March, portrayed in all her glory by ANGELA GARDIN. Lillie Women was put on by the combined efforts of the people in the cast: prompters, stage managers, set decorators and many more volunteers. Miss Constance Terry, in the capacity of director, was the guiding influence for a fine performance. Hoop skirts, bustles and other family heirlooms were ransacked from Ojai trunks and closets when the senior dra- matic hopefuls undertook the presenta- tion of Little Women. Miss Con- stance Terry was the driving and inspir- ing force who converted a crowd of enthusiastic kids into a polished com- pany. Mr. john Hodgdon had charge of the sets, While Mr. Donald Harrah was 'S Q director of art. K

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i 'w joe and Mary gaze in adoration at the statue of the Virgin Mary during the annual Christmas play. Mel Lewis portrayed joe, while Peggy Robertson took the part of the girl Mary. The miracle statue was enacted by Marilyn Hummel. Members of the cast are: First row: Carolyn Hubbard, Lee White. Second row: Susan Lopez, Sheila West. Third row: Miss Harris, james Showman, Marilyn Hummel, Peggy Robertson, Mel Lewis. Fourth row: Mary Casey, Valkyrie Steele, Nancy Novack, and Bob Mathews. Among Nordhoff's finest traditions is the annual presentation of the Christmas play, A Miracle For Mary. Brief in onstage time yet infinite in theme, this dramatic vignette sends Nordhoff students home for the holiday full of reverence and hope for fellow men. Each year under the inspired direction of Miss Elizabeth Harris, a group of untried students rise to give sensitive and competent portrayals in their few moments of presence onstage. It is a unique experience for those chosen to be in the cast, a continuing plea- sure for those in the audience who look forward to seeing it at the beginning of each holiday season.