Parkway South High School - Declaration Yearbook (Manchester, MO)

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EXPERIENCE GAINED IN STUDIO SHOWCASE What is Studio Showcase? It is a produc- tion of several short plays presented by the Drama Studio class in which the college credit students are the directors. This years production put on five plays; three humorous and two serious. The student directors were responsible for holding audi- tions, casting the shows, directing the scenes, and working on the technical aspects of the plays. The directors who worked in pairs were Sheri Osman and Niki Wors, Darren Floyd and Karlyn Kaempfer, Sue Matcuk and Me- lissa Schall, Daren Curry and Joe Golden and John Bernier worked by himself. The experience gained by both actors and direc- tors was valuable even for those who are not going to pursue theater in the future, con- cluded producer Joe Golden. 1. Craig Winneker, Tim Thomson, Kate Hurley, Andy Shorthill, and Doug Towns take their bows during their curtain call. 2. Rachel Dickerson expresses her views during a scene with co-actress Laura Kuroski. 3. Bret Sanders, Steve Holstein, and Craig Winneker m a scene from Romeo and Juliet. 4. A scene (rom Six Rooms Riv Vu. 5. Toya Watts and Tim Thomson in a scene from West Side Story.

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TIDDLER ON THE ROOF ' WHAT A SHOW! This years production of Fiddler on the Roof was a great accom- plishment. The play premiered on February 10-13. The setting of the play is a small village called Anctevka in the year 1905. The play portrays the life of one family and their changing ways. The cast and crew were made up of South students as well as teachers and children brought in from outside the school. With more faculty participation, the play was more of an all school musical. The teachers included in the production were Mr. Edward Mihevc playing the role of the Rabbi, Mr. Michael Howe and Ms. Ellen Donovan playing in the orchestra. The cast consisted of 42 people and a 26 piece orchestra brought together very well by Mrs. Rebecca Pierce and her assistant Cugui Serra. Fiddler was a good show. We managed to put it together in six weeks which indicates good work and talent in the drama and music departments at South, concluded cast member Tim Simp- 1 . Tamara Coursey shows her talent as she plays the fiddle during the production. 2. During a scene, Eric Evans and Brigette Morrison work well together to give a good performance for their audience. 3. Eric Evans, Tim Simpson and Brigette Morrison discuss a scene during a break from rehearsal. 4. The entire cast out on stage at the end of the play. 5. Tim Simpson and Christine Pittman get married during the wedding scene.

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A Prince Is Born June 21, 1982 Great news for the United Kingdom came when Prince Wilham of Wales was born, assuring the country of another heir to the throne for the next generation. The proud parents were Prince Charles and his wife, Diana. Brezhnev ' s Silent Death November 10, 1982 After months of rumored illness, the Soviet Premier Leonid Brezhnev, died a sudden death. Only three days before, he was seen at the top of Lenin ' s tomb in Moscow ' s Red Square. The an- nouncement was made more than 24 hours after he died, leading to suspicions that the Politburo was confused about what to do next. Brezhnev was succeeded by Yuri Andropov. DATELINE . Bergman Succumbs To Cancer August 30, 1982 lust one day after her 67th birthday party, the great Swedish actress, Ingrid Bergman, died of breast cancer. Throughout her extensive film ca- reer she captured, shocked, and re- won her world-wide audience, f-fer last role as Israeli Prime Minister, Golda Meir, was, in her mind, her best role. To her fans, her best role was that of herself. The Shattered Fairytale September 14, 1982 After 1 1 films, a 25-year marriage, three children, and a short car ride. Princess Grace of Monaco, formerly Grace Kelly, ended a happy, whirl-wind life which many described as a fairytale. After suffer- ing a stroke while driving with her daughter, Steph- anie, to the palace in Monaco, her car shot over the Moyenne Corniche and came to a crashing halt. Thus, the grim reality that not all fairytales have happy endings. Rivers Rage Through Missouri December 1982 Alter what seemed an endless downpour, the Mississippi river and many of its tributaries flooded the surrounding area. Hundreds in Val- ley Park were left homeless by the cresting Mera- mac. South students helped out by collecting cans of food for donation. Tragedy At South Jr. January 20, 1983 A terrible misfortune took place at South Junior High School. David Lawler, an eighth grader, shot two classmates during study hall before taking his own life. Randall Koger died shortly after, and Greg Palmer was listed in stable condition. This tragedy set oft deep concerns from school administrators and parents.