Park Center High School - Pirate Yearbook (Brooklyn Park, MN)

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Opposite Page; Middle Left: Julia Booth. Jon Hall, and Shannon Teas discuss fear with the audience. Bottom Left: 1 think they're imitating sprouting seeds??! (Jon Hall, Shannon Teas. Jens Loescher) Bottom Right: Kai and Shannon listen to Jens. This Page; Top: What's happening.'' asks Kai Dahlin. Left: And these arc the Hollow Men (Jens and Kelly) One-Act — 21

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One Act — That Can’t Be Beat Reflections ... it all started when the lights dimmed, and a young man came across the stage and picked a mirror off a tree. Soon after he spoke, others on stage joined in and for 32 minutes the audience was completely struck with awe. The setting and costumes were done in black and white and consisted of one large tree (Fred) off whose branches hung hand mirrors, one small tree (Fred Jr.), a flight of stairs, a couple of benches, and a mushroomlike sculpture. The script of Reflections centered around two delicate subjects: hope and fear. Director Mike Forsbcrg believed that the subjects were important ones so he and the cast set about the fragile task of digging up the deepest, most common fears and hopes that people have. Rehearsals were stressful and intense because the cast had to create their own script. They collected poems, stories, parables, and writings many of which were very personal to the actors. No such play had ever been performed before. The team placed third in regions and was well received by the judges. I liked the Readers Theater because 1 was able to be many different characters. Each writing was unique and required a different role, explained Jens Loescher. Mike Forsberg had been an active part of P.C. over the last few years. He’s co-taught Caring Skills, directed last year's one-act as well as this year's one-act and three-act plays, and the student taught third tri. The seven cast members were Julia Booth. Audrey Gingerick. Kelly Kersting, Shannon Teas. Kai Dahlin, Jon Hall, and Jens Loescher. Student Director was David Kayser and Technician Folks were Nina Booth and Mark Haase. It's the strongest ensemble group I've every worked with! We all worked gogether as a team! concluded Julia Booth. — Christine Moore

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Here at Park Center students arc into music and there arc three choirs; Pirate, Varsity, and Concert. Pirate Choir, directed by Mr. Anthony, was a group of Sophomore voices joined together to learn the basics of singing. Mr. Malewicki directed Varsity Choir, which was a group of ladies from all three grades. Both of these groups had exchange concerts at P.C. and away. Concert Choir was the highest choir at P.C. and Mr. Anthony directed this group also. This was a mixture of Juniors and Seniors who had to audition to even be allowed to participate and, as a result, a very talented touring group was formed. All three choirs had a smaller select choir. Those members performed in both the large choir and the smaller group at their concerts. Music at P.C was summed up by Cari Schirmmers, who said I’ve always believed that music draws people together. It makes'a bond that is often a very personal one, being in choir has built many friendships. The aughs and fun times drew us close and the hard times made us strong, frue friendships are few. I'm glad music was such a strong force in it lappcning.” — Deanne McConnell T»p Pirate Choir: (Left to Right): 3rd row: Jeff Creamer, Andy Rochcfotd. Dave Woo Todd Ewing, Bad Ruhbetg. Darren Wedoh. Ross Olson. Jeff Causton. Kent Hilstrom, Ste Oliver, Cary Tauer. Dave Clements. Dave Nelson. Jim Schmidt. Scott Roop. Nikki Mitchu 2nd row: Jenni l.ind. Sara Makowski, Becky Spence. Kim Bauer, JoAnn Christian, Cat Ketcher. Trisha Swanberg. Jody Chambers. Sue McDcvvit, Mona Howe. Regina Yams, I Bolanda. Mary Tatur. Michele O'Connor. Shannon Teas.Cathy Baker, Julie Keivie, Loti Nels Sue Meta. 1st row: Lynn Jones. Julie Seifcn, Amy Larson, Kim Hollenbeck. Kelly Anders Kristy Loth. Andrea Davis, Kristie Hoff, Audra Rodenbotn. Leslie Sundahl, Sheila Rowley, ty Welch. Angie Brown. Bonnie Davis. Becky Pelky. Amy Mortis. MiJJlt Uft: Officers: Dave Nelson, Lynn Jones. Ross Olson Middlt Rifbt: Pirate Ensemble: 2nd row: Brad Ruhbetg. Julie Seifctt, Ross Olson, Ki Hoff. Kent Hilsttom, Mary Tatur. Scott Roon, Regina Yams 1st row: Jeff Craemct. ! Jones. Todd Ewing. Amy Larson. Andy Roc he ford. Jody Chambcts, Dave Nelson. Sue Met ' Vy 1—n —i j + I'jRT t list it t r I J I ...J d A. — Choirs