Palo Verde High School - Olympian Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Capricians Strove for Technique and Grace Modern Dance has been called a dance ot skill and grace which may be used to express an idea or to communi- cate a feeling. Capricians strove for technique, polish, dynamics and designs in their dances. Master dance lessons were given by nationally known choreogra- phers during several sixth and seventh period classes. This gave the girls a chance to show their ability in chore- ography. Try-outs were held during the spring. Members were chosen on the basis of original choreography and ability to perform difficult dance skills. Capricians received daily instructions from their advisor Mrs. Dorothy Davis, who worked with them on gaining grace and perfection of movements. Each day they warmed-up to improve their agility. Topics of dances ran from ballet to oriental dancing. 5 On October 12 the Capricians at- tended a workshop at the University of Arizona. It was open to all high school dance groups. They also performed in Show Stoppers held during November. Members of the Capricians put together one of the many studies they composed during the year. From left to right are Linda Garner, Linda McGlothlin, CAPRICIANS-FRONT ROW: Cheryl Richards, Diane Britz. BACK ROW: Ande Ackerley, Barb Dickenson Hansen, Linda Garner, Stephanie Ellquist, Pam Nita Daniels, Ruth Richards, Linda McGlothlin. Barbara Dickinson, Ruth Richards and Ande Acker- ley. of fl Caprician advisor, Mrs. Dorothy Davis, guided stu dents to precision in the skills of modern dance.

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F, ,av National Thespian Society was an honor organization for students inter- ested in the performing arts. Members were selected on the basis of a point system. Points were earned several ways. A list of tasks was arranged with point values varying according to degree of difficulty. Some of these tasks in- cluded acting in a play, working as a member of stage crew or by being a member of the make-up crew. At the beginning of the year the club had very few members because not many students had fulfilled the require- ments as of the first initiation. A second initiation was held later in the year to enlarge the club's membership. As one of their many activities, the club planned a full scale drama pro- duction for children. Though the proiect took lots of time and hard work, most of the members admitted they enioyed , .,. if very much- The Club also Sold refresh' THESPIAN OFFICERS: Terry Dakutis, president, Cathie lie Kleiman, secretary, Liz Dupuy, treasurer. ments QT QH drgmg CIQ55 prgducfionsi Hillock, vice-president: Miss Renshaw, advisor, Sal- Thespian Society Entertained Small Children Several students, including beginning and advanced drama students, partici- selections, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and ln Between Birthdays. pated in a play produced by the National Thespian Society. It contained two Thespian Society organized the program to entertain elementary students. 104

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Songleaders Kept Student Body Spirit High ? . lf Titan Songleaders danced during halftime to the band. Songleaders practiced new steps during the tune of Up, Up and Away, accompanied by the week in order to present a dance at each game. Songleaders worked hard during the year to keep school spirit high through routines done at football and basket- ball games. Two hours a clay were spent to prepare the show for each new game in which the songleaders per- formed. Practices were held a total of ten hours a week with an additional two hours spent with the band. Each song- leader was assigned to plan the routine for one game. Girls were selected for each game on the basis of their performance ot the routine. Receiving one credit for the class, girls were graded primarily on their effort. As advisor to Pep Leadership, Mrs. Strang selected the songleaders accord- ing to appearance, dancing ability, pep and poise. Songleaders were required to keep all of their other subiects at or above a 3.0 grade average. Girls trying out for songleading had to learn the routine for Stand Up and Cheer. It chosen as one of the finalists they then had to make up an original routine of their own. SONGLEADERS-FRONT ROW: Karen Gordon, Teri Giambruno, Mindee Tate, Smith, Lynn Smith, Nancy Hawke, Debbie Matthews, Janet Anderson Pat Grundy, Janet Cook, Karen Kelch. BACK ROW: Carol Nielsen, Candy