Notre Dame de Sion High School - Sionian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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“Fiddler” Raises Roof Enthusiastic shouts of “Tradition” hailed the audi- ence at the opening of Fiddler on the Roof’ on Fri- day night, November 13. The spirit continued through- out the two remaining performances and brought the crowd to its feet after the final show on Sunday. The actors were not the only ones to be congratulat- ed for much hard work and effort. The crews behind the scene also brought the magic of “Fiddler” to life. The set and lighting crews transformed the Grande Salle into the small Russian village of Anatevka. The colorful costumes showed attention to even the most minute details. For the first time in Sion’s history, a musical was ac- companied by a band, created and conducted by Mr. B.C. Bundy, the overall director of the production. “The band could never have done as well without Mr. Bundy’s help,” stated Laurel Hughes, a band member. Student Director Kathy Farnsworth and the cast also received help and encouragement from Mr. Bay and Miss Fasci. Stop being high school students and be the people you say you are,” urged Mr. Bay “You have to believe that you are the character before the audi- ence can believe it.” The audience response certainly proved that the cast achieved the goal it sought. ‘T thought it was the best play that Sion has ever put on!” exclaimed Jeannie Koenig. 28 Fall Production

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Practice Pays Reward A clue to one of Sion’s secrets was a costume con- sisting of long black skirts, white blouses, and little red ties. The groups of girls wearing these outfits were known as the Sion Singers. The large freshman, sopho- more, and junior-senior groups were supplemented this year by two new ensembles, one senior and one ju- nior. All these groups were directed by B. C. Bundy first semester and by Debbie Brown during second se- mester. The choral groups presented two concerts, one a dramatic Christmas Vespers and another a Spring Con- cert featuring selections from Broadway musicals. They also competed in the district music festival at Avila College. High ratings achieved there enabled the ju- nior-senior choir and the junior ensemble to enter the state festival at Columbia, Missouri. As they appeared in concert and in competitions, the results of the hours of vocalizing and reworking diffi- cult phrases were apparent to the singers themselves as well as to their appreciative audiences. Sion Singers 27

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A. During rehearsal, Yenta (Cathy Calovich) explains what problems can arise from boys and girls aancing togeth- er. B. Model (Lisa Frerker) graciously ac- cepts Perchik’s (Donny Enna) bashful proposal of marriage. C. Stephanie Langsford personifies the Fiddler on the Roof . D. Motel (Paul Winkler) and Ty.eilel (Kate Shatzkin) anxiously wait for Tevye (Paul Till) to grant permission for them to get marriea E. Stephanie Stoa (Chava) listens intently to Mr. Bay’s di- rections. F. Perchik, Motel, Tevye. and his family gather together for the Sab- bath prayer. G. Tevye vividly describes his horrible dream to his wife Golde (Gini DeMarco). Fall Production 29