Parkland High School - Par Key Yearbook (Orefield, PA)

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Proclaiming their elegance” to all of New York City, Senior Kerry Boll and Juniors Alison Brown, Chris Baldrige and Nicole Levasseur perform a number from Hello Dolly. Senior Judy Harris played matchmaker Dolly Madison in Encores Hello Dolly . Glenn Wommer helped to choreograph the difficult steps for this sequal. Judy performed the number Hello Dolly with the waiters. Cast members, Gretchen Steffy, Erland, Pryntz, Tricia Wagner. Mike Hirsch, Shelly Steffy and Karl Schappell perform a wedding scene from Brigadoon. Spring Musical-23

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Encore ’81 gets rave revue Having seen a review over the summer, Mrs. Nancy Carthew was inspired to have one of her own. Encore ’81 proved itself so great a success that a review may now be a five year tradition at PHS. This type of production does have its setbacks, though. Organization was the number one difficulty. Mrs. Carthew is strongly considering getting a computer next time around, as scheduling was very hard and had to be done carefully. Senior Karen McShane admitted, There was a lot of screaming, 'Shut up, I’m trying to talk!”' The student’s dedication to the show and each other was what made it such a success. Choreographer Glenn Wommer and musical director Donna Remaley did an excellent job getting 60 performers to dance and sing like pros. Re-doing shows did have its advantages, as those who had already learned the numbers could teach them to those with two left feet. Compared to a straight musical, this production cost approximately $1,000 more. This was partly due to the increased number of costumes. The cast did their best to render this drawback, as many nights were spent cutting and sewing their own costumes. The total production cost was $4,600, with $2,600 from tickets and $2,500 from patrons. No losses were suffered, however, as $800 was made in profits. Encore 81 consisted of six musecals which had been preformed in the past five years including an extra one. These A lot of screaming, ”Shut up, I’m trying to talk!” musicals consisted of Oklahoma”, Annie get your gun” Brigadoon”, Hello Dolly”, Fiddler on the Roof’, and Guys and Dolls”. in an attempt to make a sale of a genuine Each cast member was responsible for his or her Persian silk garter to Aunt Eller (Robin Lance), own make-up and the several touch-ups required Ali Hakim (Jeff Andrew) Finds himself knocked throughout the show. Senior Wendy Ayers re-down by her charms in Oklahoma. applies her make-up during intermission. 22-Student life

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Key club benefits charitable groups Dare to influence” was Key Club’s theme at the state convention, which was held in Downingtown. They received first place for achievement reports and a second place for their scrapbook. Because of their great achievements, they became the number one Key Club in the state. Allen s and Parkland's Key Clubs had their own competition to see who was 1 club between the two. An Almost Anything goes contest was held one Sunday afternoon. As expected, Parkland proved themselves the better club. Key Club is noted nationally for its concern with bettering the community. PHS’s club is no different. Some of the charities they are involved with are the Valley Youth House and the March of Dimes. Their contributions are not only limited to well known organizations. In December they raised money in order to provide a local poor family with a tree for Christmas. The money for these activities was raised by various fundraisers. It was frustrating and different, but lots of fun. The Pancake Breakfast was a fundraiser tried for the first time this year. Many of the clubbers were working hard in the kitchen as early as 8:00. Some of the people made batter some cooked them, and others served them, but everyone got involved in one way or another, said President Karen Johnston, senior. Another event that key club sponsored was the annual Donkey Basketball game. Mr. LeVan said, It was something different and a little frustrating, but it was a lot of fun.” Key Club members must obtain a certain number of points a month to stay in the club. Board members decide on the amount. Key clubers listen carefully to (pres.) Karen Johnston as she reads the list of coming events. Junior Laurie Black blows a three and one-half inch bubble in the bubble blowing category for the Anything Goes competition against Allen School’s Key Club. Parkland won the competition by three points. 24-Student life