Oil City High School - Oil Can Yearbook (Oil City, PA)

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Talent show rocks The 1985 talent show featured a greater variety of acts than those that have appeared in the annual in the past few years. An unprecedented three rock groups performed in the show. The first, Outside Inside, played two current pop songs; another, Ernie's Raiders, played for the heavier rock crowd. The third was an air band, an act whose type had never before performed in a talent show. The quality of the soloists and dance acts was very high this year. The solos ranged from traditional ballads to pop rock songs, and most dance acts offered variations from standards which were set in previous shows. Bill Adams, Kim Brown, Jane Hajduk, and Mark Petulla were Emcees. Their job was to provide what Mr. McConnell calls the glue that holds the show together. The musical, which was presented after the talent show this year, was Guys and Dolls. The setting is New York in the 1940's. The story centers around a group of gamblers, their girls, and their troubles. There are two love stories involved. The first involves Nathan Detroit, proprietor of The Oldest Established Floating Crap Game in New York. The object of his attention is Miss Adelaide, a night club singer, to whom Nathan has been engaged for fourteen years. The other romance is between another high-roller, Sky Mas-terson, and Sarah Brown, the head of the run down Save-a-Soul Mission. The set was designed by Amy Stahlman as part of a music appreciation project. It features two revolving wagons and a full stage drop of New York and the sewer. The cast, after working with a five week rehearsal schedule, presented the show on April 19th and 20th in the fine tradition of the previous musicals held at OCHS. The Talent show was directed by Mr. McConnell and Mr. English; Guys and Dolls was directed by Mr. and Mrs. McConnell. Top: Kim, Jane, and Bill react to Mark's ideas about the show. Middle: Members of the air band, Fred Goes to Cranberry: Mike Hovis, Ed Murtoz, Jason Bablak, Mike Baldauff, and Mike Renninger. Bottom: These acts exemplify the variety of the talent show. Berni Green and Dan Mohnkern — comedy, Jodi Saeli — dance, Sue Stephens — gymnastics routine, Jane Hajduk and Steve An-derton — dance.

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Swing Out heralds spring The coming of spring always includes a special event conducted by the music department. Swing Out, held on May third, involved the A Cappella, Stage Band, Mixed Ensemble, and 10th Grade Girls Chorus. This is the last concert of the year and recognizes graduating seniors. Five girls who participate in either the band or A Cappella are chosen by their fellow members to make up the Swing Out court. These girls and their escorts are introduced and the queen is crowned at the special ceremony on Friday night. Afterwards, a formal dance is held for members of the band and A Cappella and their guests. Special thanks goes to Mr. English and Mr. McConnell for making this evening so special. Top: 1985 SWING OUT COURT AND ESCORTS: Front row: Jenny Antkowiak, Stephanie Scierka, LeeAnn Lyman, Roberta Schreftler, April Bills, Amy Way. Second row: Greg Dauberger, George Gregory, Mike Renninger, Mark Clark, Mike Baidauff, Steve Anderton. Bottom: The 1985 Queen and her escort, Amy Way and Steve Anderton. 21

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Top: Ernie's Raiders jam out! — Tom McMahon, Mark Petulla, Bruce Wujcik, Ed Benson. Middle left: The Mega-tones are mega-cool — Jeff Brown, Ron Schwab, Greg Daughberger, Kevin Harbison. Middle right: Big Jule (Chris Ames) listens for the results from the track. Bottom left: The mission workers rehearse their song: Angela Russell, Amy Stahlman, Todd Wilson. Bottom right: Adelaide (Kim Brown) tells Nicely (Mark Clark) of her love for Nathan (Greg Dau-berger). 23