Owensboro High School - Owensboroan Yearbook (Owensboro, KY)

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The Fall Production of the Rose Curtain Players was Inherit the Wind, the Pillow, Tina Miller, Beth Timbrook, Tony Neal, Angela Yorns, Kevin Bolin, story depicting the infamous Scope's Monkey trials. The actors were ffrom Brad Deyton, David Suddoth, Anita Felts, Bobby Bowlds, Julie Sturgeon, left to rightj: Glen Kelley, Vanessa Hagar, Talmage Hocker, Tom Aaron, Lee, Dorothy Quig, Ginny Stiles, Billy Starks and Gary Case. fm A5 the final scene of Inherit the Wind unfolded, these performers were on Julie Sturgeon, James Beard, Dorothy Quig, Anita Felts, Becky Moorman, stage ffrom left to rightjz Gary Case, Ernie Adams, Richard Horne, Kevin Beth Timbrook, Ginny Stiles, Pat Hayden, Billy Speer, and Vanessa Hagar. Bolin, Tony Neal, Brad Deyton, Charlie Kelley, Billy Starks, Bobby Bowlds, Rose Curtain!

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Props, make-up, costumes, stage- lights, dress rehearsals, opening night, closing night these ele- ments help to form a lifestyle for a number of OHS cast members who are involved in theatre productions. Established in 1916, the Rose Cur- tain Productions have lived to become the oldest club in the state of Ken- tucky. In its many years of drama pro- ductions, Rose Curtain has adopted certain traditions which have been carried down through generations . . . until 1978. Each spring, eager theatre-goers from Owensboro and the surrounding area flock to the 11-12 Center audito- rium to view the outcome of long hours of rehearsal and preparation, all wrapped up in a musical. The controversial announcement was made early in the school year: there would be no spring musical at OHS in 1978. Instead, explained the- atre director Noel Patton, the Players ...N ...N .. .. .. .. .. .. H .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. S! I! 88 Oldest Club In State Resides At OHS would present two short melodramas. Working around signed petitions and angry letter-writers, the Rose Curtain Players managed to present The Saga of Sagebrush Sal and Finders Keepers. The two plays were portrayed, respectively, as a doubleheader on the nights of March 31 and April 1. Earlier in the school year, the orga- nization presented its annual fall pro- duction, this year's play being In- herit the Wind. This play, a dramati- zation of the Scope's Monkey trials which occurred because of the much- debated Darwin's Theory of Evolu- tion, involved a cast of 30 individuals, and played for a total of three nights, Nov. 10-12. After pondering over the two plays and the whole year for the Rose Cur- tain Players, president Ernie Adams summed up the clubs' in the spot- light position during 1978: I felt we've put on some interest- ing plays that were very entertaining to the public. In my opinion, we add a lot to the school, and we consider our- selves to be a vital part of the class of 178 fl - By Brent Price 5 X Rose Curtain vf- fi s Kathy O'Hearn as Sal and Charlie Kelley as of Sagebrush Sal. Dorothy Quig and Kathy Jake the Snake argue over whether or not both portrayed the part of Sal on different Sal should be in the saloon in the play Saga nights. Dancing up a storm are the dance hall girls. The Janet Rogers and Kim Rock. can-can girls areiffrom leftl: Sharon Mahoney, if L , 2 5 f Q

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f - --W HITTI G THE HIGH OTES An empty stage became the focal point for a crowded auditorium holding 45 choirs from 19 states and the District of Columbia. As the head judge approached the tall wooden podium, the choir members moved to the edge of their seats. We are happy to announce that the winner of the Six Flags over Georgia Choral Festival is . . . Qlong, drawn-out gasps from the anxious audiencejf' Owensboro High School from Owensboro, Kentucky! That was the climax for an eventful and exciting year for the OHS chorus. Aside from the regular, daily rehearsals at both centers, many cast members who participated in the OHS chorus put in many long, hard, extra hours that contributed to the success of their organization. A typical Tuesday or Thursday morning for approximate- ly 25 members of the chorus began at 7:20 a.m. The Cham- ber Choir members met at this early hour to rehearse for the many special feature concerts which they gave all year. This elite group of singers, charging S100 for a performance, vocalized at several of the area churches, conventions and clubs during 1978. The 11-12 Advanced Choir gave many concerts, including ones for the area elementary schools, middle schools, Mt. Saint Joseph Academy and a Rotary Club dinner. This choir contained 94 members. The 9-10 Center beginning Choir had performances at Catholic High, and a few during the Christmas season. The two choruses combined to perform at each of the Christmas tours. The Beginning Choir was made up of 64 Sophomores and Freshmen. The students who paticipated in the chorus program were given a grade just like any academic class at OHS. The most exciting one event for the 11-12 Choir was to be awarded the first place honor in the National Competition at Atlanta. Choir director Tom Pope commented on what won the award: What enabled us to win? The well rehearsed, well trained, dedicated kids. The OHS spotlight shines brightly on the OHS Chorus 527 Chorus andthe talented individuals who helped the organization become first nationally in 1978. - By John Gordon and Brent Price Chorus President Tom Roy and Director Tom Pope display the trophy that the chorus won in competition at Six Flags Over Georgia. 4 ...ff 3, Linda Somerville, Kim Holtzman, Marvin Blomquist and Tim Reynolds Qunder towelj enjoy the poolside sunshine while on the tour of Atlanta. Mum.