North High School - Norwica Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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In the role of Teahouse,s geisha girls, K. Waggoner, A. Markelius, M. Buettner, and S. Sigler wish the audience wouldn't have to be so big for the opening night of the all- school play. Photo: B. Chris- n 1213 . Drama Club Squad First Row: P. Reddy, C. Byram. Second Row: E. Kjetland, C. Cahoy, S. Laake, L. Williams, C. Shields, E. Priese, R. Dunbar, A. McDonough, S. Sig- ler, S. Milne. Third Row: K. Macdougall, A. Markelius, C. Dietz, V. Winfield, T. Smith, B. Witte, K. Majors, G. Stroyan, J. Carsten- sen. Fourth Row: Ad- visor P. Holzworth, A. Pitman, H. Holder, M. Weir, B. Gertner, J. Wilcox, M. Martinez, V. Johnson, B. Barker, C. Hopkins, P. Olsen, l K. Nangle, K. Ent- wistle, F. Filkins. Photo: R. Semlow .4 4'--'Q--...,.s,..f I. swhuf' ff Ui-, Wfgvf L- Roleplaying: break a leg With about thirty-five members, the Drama Club of North High had an eventful year. Advised by Paul Holzworth and fronted by President Craig Byram, Vice-president Prasanta Reddy, and SecretaryfTreasurer Jim Dewispelaere, the troop presented a play, a musical, and two nights of One Acts. Drama Club members received their first experiences with stage work and lighting, along with acting, in their presentation of the all-school play, Teahouse of the August Moon. After the one-act performances came a joint 'Drama Club effort with the Vocal Music Department in the musical, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Tryingf' Hours of hard work were put into the preparation of each performance, however, members were able to relax and enjoy themselves as well, with the vari- ous diversions planned by the club. Several field trips were taken, including ones to local theaters and Chicago, and a spring trip to Minneapolis. All this, along with the picnics, parties, and Christmas dance, made for an entertaining year in Drama Club. And how did the members themselves feel about the club? Craig Byram seemed to speak for everyone when he recalled, This was the best opportunity for high- school students to explore drama. Yeah, I loved Dramaln added Mike King. The efforts put forth during school presentations, not to mention the get- togethers and theatrical excursions, en- abled the members of the NHS Drama Club to gain the knowledge they wanted to form friendships.

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Jabberjawing: breathe deep I find people here generally strive for excellence. It pleases me that the students are not satisfied with a medio- cre sound, stated vocal director, Ron May. Our choirs consisted of eighty-five members which in a way was towards their benefit because May had the advantage of working one-on-one with each student. The disadvantage of such a small group though was a longer amount of time in which it took to gain confidence in the members. The first musical production was How to Succeed in Business without really Trying. It played March thir- teenth, fourteenth and fifteenth. The thirteenth was general seating and the fourteenth and fifteenth were dinner theaters. The choirs took forty people to New York City for benefit of gala concert. They sang with the American Symphony Orchestra. This was an honor for our choirs because it was by invitation only. This past year May stressed that vocal music was here for students who enjoyed singing so everyone was wel- come. As for the students involved in the vocal department, they seemed to feel the same as May. According to Becky Mackenzie, Mr. May makes it fun with his attitude and how he conducts the class. Y, 'x A. E g 48, i x E - ,Nw The group sing along helps these vocal members prepare for an upcoming concert. Photo: R. Semlow. Front Row: Tammy Smith, Catherine Dietz. Amy Pitman, Dawn Hartwig, Sharon Wolfe, Kelli Ekstrand, Second Row: Elin Kjetland, Julie Reiser, Kristie Swatosh. Linda Knabe, 'Farah Bishop, Stacy Wright. Third Row: Kelly Tschantz, -Ieanne Ahels. Susan Schroeder. Photo: R. Semlow. Front Row: Lisa Williams, Toni Howerton. Lana Marxen. Darla Englund, Brandon Barker, Linda Schoffstall, Krista Leedall, Rodney Vance, Melanie Martinez. Second Row: Kimberly Macdougall, Beth Emde, Lorie Evans, Patti Nagy, Beth Gartner. Third Row: Jody Wilcox, Missy Foster, Chad Hopkins, Tara Waggoner, James Green, Photo: R, Semlow. Orchestra 135

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r if . A , We '51 W K a 'ix 2 , .. , J, With a touch of professionalism, Paul Holzworth makes up Ryan Roseke for his part in Teahouse of the August Moon . Photo: V. Sabatino. As the children of Teahouse of the August- , Moonl' look on, Heather Holder proudly displays I Lady Astor. Photo: A. Peterson. Y , 3 , 5 5. 'W V .1 ' ,, , i 2 Zn l M , A- NAM Manga: V. , HOB' .0-n-L...-5 , . if sg M M. '91 Compliments and criticism are handed out by Paul Holzworth during a break in one of the many after-school practices. Photo: B. McCaw. Drama