Northside High School - Aquila Yearbook (Warner Robins, GA)

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er, a re Py Runaways was filled with dy namic songs and dances that brought tears to the audience : ae - Disgusted with the street life they live, Matt Schultz and Jen nifer Miller accuse society of causing their problem These Runaways’ wonder why life has te be so difficult

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Northside had one classy act this year with the One Act play Runaways. Mr. Horne, who has been the director of the One-Act since they first started, had tryouts in the middle of September. The tryouts were two days long with several students going out. Some people who did not make the cast were chosen to be set crew. The tryouts were a three part test composed of dancing, singing, and a dramatic reading from the play. Once the cast was chosen, Mr. Unruh, the Ensemble Director, put the cast to work learning the music to all of the numbers. Practice was long and tiresome, but the cast and crew were dedicated and worked long into the night. The arrival of Ken Raphael on October 10th meant even longer practices, but also meant the cast was beginning to make the show complete. Millie Littlefield and Vickie Wil liams practice on finding a hero The show would not be complete without costumes. Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. McMeans are responsible for the making of the cast looking fresh off the streets. Mrs. Campbell was also assisted by Tom Niswender, a dedicated student. Mr. Flores, who was a great help to the cast, kept the cast on their toes by making them remember dance steps and special cues. The stage crew, who are very loyal students, helped to get the stage on and off and made sure properties were in the right place. Amy Allen was the stage manager and had everything running smoothly. Shane Killian was the set manager and was assisted by John Still- well, Mike Dyer, and Joey Dennis. The sound was handled by Neal Wyatt, who was always right on cue. Half the cast tries to get togeth er on a leq kick Sher MeElro

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One of America’s largest heartaches was brought to life by this year’s one act cast and crew. The production of “Runaways,”’ written by Elizabeth Swado, was an astounding success. The play won first runner up, best directed play, best ensemble, and best musical at the Georgia Theater Conference which was held at the Macon Hilton. The one act play was also victorious at Region competition by taking first place. At Region, two perfect scores were received, and the awards of best actress and actor went to Tangie Ram- bert and Rob Gordon. The One-Act has been in twenty-five region competitions and won twenty-three, yet this was the first time that Northside was awarded two perfect scores. After Northside claimed such a well-deserved victory at the region, they went on to state compe- tition. At state the play won first runner up. ‘‘Runaways” was also performed at several local facilities. The hard work Sometimes just being together helps Ashleigh Andrews, Rob Gordon, and Darquita McCo lumn overcome hard times Medgar Roberts and Richelle Roby belt out a song with great emotion and faithful dedication by the thirty-one students connected with ‘‘Runaways” is highly noted and greatly appreciated. They gave a memorable performance that touched the hearts of all who viewed the performance. The following people put their ‘heart and soul”’ into “Runaways”: Ashleigh Andrews, Dar- quita McColumn, Joy Marsh, Suzy Campbell, Medgar Roberts, Kenitra Bur- nette, Rusty Dooly, Rusty Mines, Matt Schultz, Rob Gordon, Regina Moore, Jill Moore, Wayne Brewer, Jennifer Miller, Sherolyn Ford, Steve Chastain, Michelle Smith, Kendall Williford, Phil Little, Corey Dinkins, Tijawanda Thomas, ELi- as Oxendine, Jody Mullendore, Debbie Gee, Tonya Robinson, Richelle Roby, Tom Niswender (costumes), Neal Wyatt (sound), Mark Dyer (set), John Stillwell (set), Shane Killam (set), and Joey Den- nis (set). ‘All the hard work paid ff.’ Neal Wyatt