Patrick Henry High School - Orator Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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COMPROMISE BREEDS SUCCESS Our spring musical was the whimsical Finian's Rainbow. This production was a conglomeration of our three art departments — Mr. Oakvik, band director; Mr. Traficantc, choir director; and Mr. Sylwester, head of the drama department. The script underwent many changes with directors often disagreeing. One of the main characters, Woody, was changed only weeks before opening night. But with long practices lasting often until seven in the evening, dance steps were learned and blocked and songs were memorized to perfection. Enthusiasm and spirit were evident in the actor’s characterizations. Perseverance and even courage were shown when on closing night Julie Dun-gan danced on a sprained ankle. Talent and creativity did not go unrewarded. Tom Reilly received the second standing ovation of his career on the P.H.H.S. stage. CAST OF FINIAN’S RAINBOW (1) Finian McLoncrgan, portrayed by Tom Reilly. listens as Sharon Mahoney. Stephanie Frid-gen, asks. How arc Things in Glocca Morra”. (4) The wedding party sings. Look to the Rainbow. as the Preacher marries Woody and Sharon. (7) “Woody's coming. That's what Silent Susan is trying to tell us. P. Foster says. Daryl Anderson Dean Anderson Joe Anderson Dave Barhan Michelle Borca Jo Mary Borman John Columbus Kathy Dungan Julie Dungan Shawn Dunn Mary Fahey Pam Foster Stephanie Fridgen Terri Gracn Debbie Hagstrom Tom Harkins Cathy Hilger Mary Hilger I.canne Lindgren Karen MacArthur Pam Miller Jon Oakvik Mike Oakvik Kris Olson Joanne Rau Tom Reilly Jan Reno Joe Robcck Jack Shields Amy Shomshak Sally Swanson Ervin Thomason David Thompson Jeff Victor Kathy Wallis Andy Weeks Debbie Wicklund Michelle Waara 16

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Break Saved Energy? by Theresa Caouetle We are all back now from enjoying our week long energy break” vacation. For some, it was a time to get away from our Minnesota winter and soak up some of that California or Florida sun. For others it was a great chance to get in some extra skiing, and still others enjoyed a leisurely week at home, sleeping and watching soap operas on T.V. But wait a minute! Just why did we have the energy week ? The mid-winter vacation was originally planned to conserve fuel during the coldest part of the winter. As it turned out the week designated for the vacation, in February, wasn’t all that cold. Was it really worth cutting our summer vacation a week short, and how much energy” was saved? Here at Henry the heat could not be completely turned off because the pipes would have froze, so it was just turned down. Also, the new gym had to be heated for athletic practices. Not much energy could have been saved at home either. There were probably more stereos, radios, and T.V. sets on than there normally would have been. And what about those who went on trips? Unless they went back-packing or maybe rode a bike, they used up more fuel energy than they would have if they had been in school. Sure everybody likes a vacation and mid-winter is a great time to get away from the hassles of school, but who are we fooling calling it an “energy break”? Sid Club Members Active With snow flakes in the air. the Folwell-Henry Ski Club members have already been out on the slopes. The club has been around for awhile, but this year it's doing more than ever. This year’s coordinators are Larry Nelson from Folwell, Mr. Robert Treacy from Henry, and Sue Nelson, a senior at Henry. The club had already gone on two ski trips at press time. After an evening at Afton Alps, the club went skiing all day at Welch Village on December 5. Sophomore Terri Graen said of the Welch trip. “The hills were nice and fluffy at first, but by Cathy Hilger then they got icy and it got cold out. It was great and I'm looking forward to going again.” Junior Daryl Anderson added, The chalet wasn’t very good, but I had a good time and can wait until the next trip.” The pick-up spots for the ski trips are at both Henry and Folwell Park. The ski club is considering taking a trip to Colorado to ski during the Energy Break in February. It’s still possible to join the club, talk to either Larry Nelson at Folwell, or Mr. Treacy at Henry. Spring Fever Strikes Again Bicycles in the courtyard, patches of green grass between the slush and mud puddles, skateboards, and open windows in classrooms are all sure signs of a quick-spreading epidemic, spring fever. With winter's cold fury dropping off daily and warm temperatures replacing it. an elastic mood is sure to be fell. Restless for this warm weather was freshmen Terri Graen. I like spring because I know summer is sure to follow.” Her friend. Kim Trego, summed up spring simply as no more snow! Miss Pat Koopmans' temperature rose a bit higher than most when March 20. the first day of spring, was mentioned. Beneath a bright sunny face sprung. It's my birthday!'' While not everyone can start the new season with a birthday, there still is a lot to look forward to. There are many prescriptions out on the market for this annual fever. The most common is a combination of outdoors and energy. Senior Dave Ellings is one of the many to take advantage of spring. I can pack away the downhill skis and start taking out the water skis. Mr. Rodney Ray tends to go along with the same idea. I hope the ice is gone by April 15 so I can go out and try my new motor by May 15. Low Attendance Causes Changes by Kevin Anderson A new attendance policy has been in effect at Henry for nearly three weeks now. Attendance figures have been running around 85 percent this fall compared to 92 percent for previous falls. Since this policy has taken effect, the attendance rale has risen to 92 percent. Principal Donal Burton stated. the revised attendance procedures are the result of a meeting of HEN principals in an effort to curb unexcused absences. A student over 16 years of age. who does not attend school for 15 consecutive days or receive instruction at home or in the hospital, will be dropped from the rolls. A student who is truant from any class will automatically be suspended at the end of the day. Such students are required to return with a parent or guardian for a conference with their counselor or assistant principal before being readmitted to their classes. Students who have been absent cannot be readmitted to classes without an excuse slip or suspension form, unless their names appeared on the excused list for the previous day. REMEMBER WHEN . . ? Which couples got lost on Homecoming night, and which ones didn’t try? Were you there when the Varsity Football teams won their first game . . . Who has been pulling all the fire alarms? What person got their ball stuck in the stands at the football Preview? Who are the new and proud parents of eggs? What freshman guy sews Levi’s tags on the back of his cheap jeans? Who lost their Hostess Twinkie while trying to eat it in the back room? ...Who didn't get thrown in tht lake at the N.H.S. picnic? ... Will the seniors going to England have a Last Tango in Paris? ...What senior girl knows the Robbinsdale Police Dept, really well?...HELP WANTED: Senior guy looking for someone to go steady with... Who’s got a watermelon mouth? What senior paigning for Queen? And whose Who went 54 mph girls are cam-Homecoming winning? over the For many of us, Patrick Henry has been a place to grow up. When we started as freshmen we didn’t know what homecoming was, let alone what to do when it came. As the school year rolled along, we came to different times which helped us to grow up; witness the case with budget cuts, the energy break, and Rcnt-a-Senior. We joined organizations in the winter like the Ski-Club. These and many other things were a part of our life here at Henry, and they are all a part of growing up. overpass and got caught? What Pastel Pat got tickled pink? What big party got busted? Will the Henry students pull the yearbook through another year? Who is the little push-button girl? Rent-A-Senior Hu mi lutes Many by Sue Hable And after you get done cleaning out my locker and carrying my books to class, you can sharpen my pencil and tie •ny shoes. These were the kind f things heard in the halls on Friday. November 18. Many learty seniors volunteered their services for Rent-a-Senior Jay. Any underclassman could rent a Senior from 8:25 to 2:00 for just 50 cents. The rented senior then had to do whatever his renter told him to do. within bounds of reason. All the money raised went toward this year's senior gift.

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Conquered This year’s contest play. The fall of the City, is a portrayal of the reactions of a city about to be conquered by an evil dictator. The play was originally written as a radio drama in the 1930's before the start of World War 2. 17