Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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Finding a close parking space and an empty seat were two problems encountered by those who attended the fall musical, “Marne, on November 1st, 3rd, and 4th, directed by Glenn Smith, Jana Bolinder, and Donald Valente The story revolved around Marne, a rich and rather eccentric lady who rears her nephew, Patrick. Some were inclined to think Marne introduced Patrick to the raw facts of life a little too soon! Lead role, Marne Dennis, was played by Sara Thomas. Jeff Trimble played the part of Marne's nephew, young Patrick Dennis. As Patrick grew older, the part was assumed by Mike Coers. Pat Petrow added a light and comical touch as Agnes Gooch, young Patrick's nurse and Marne's secretary. The brash sophistication of Vera Charles, Marne's best friend, was portrayed by Teri Bianchi, Eric Hansen brought a touch of the South to the East Campus in the role of Georgian Beauregard Burnside, who eventually married Marne. Agnes Gooch (Pat Petrow) and Patrick Dennis (Jett Trimble) console Mame (Sara Thomas) in the tall play Little Patrick (Jett Trimble) listens intently as Mame (Sara Thomas) sings to him about My Best Beau Little Patrick (Jett Trimble) types a letter to his Auntie Mame A crowd gathers at Peckerwood to meet the Yankee, Mame 14 Mame'

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The Pekin Pom pon squad include (Iron! row) Darcy Knegsman Diane Jones. Jenny Brajkovich. Teresa Salvetti Sheila Shadoan. Margie Cash. Tracy Dtegei Mary Curtis. Shelly Kyle. Pam Stroup. Gail Burlingame. Dawn Sea. Wendy Byrd and Marnie Kirschner Back row includes Bethany Bernier. Carla Haney. Stacey Prather. Deanna Cox. Sandy Strode, and Jill Dourneen Through thick and thin, the fans have been there to support the teams,” commented Varsity cheerleader Dalona Pauley The spirited group of girls explained that their main goal this year was to get crowd involvement, and to do less performance-oriented cheers. Through the use of the simple cheers, the cheerleaders hoped to get fans super rowdy.” With the varsity and junior varsity squads combined as one, the 14 girls attended a 3-day summer camp at Western Illinois University, where we learn most of our cheers, exchange spirit ideas with other cheerleaders, says Nancy Rademaker, JV cheerleader. The squad earned a 4th place trophy in competition with 30 other inter-state squads. The two squads received 4th place rating at Mid-State 10 clinic. Mrs Alice Coon is squad sponsor. Pom pon girls Dawn Sea and Wendy Byrd perform a routine to When the Saints Go Marching In before the Pekin-Richwoods game Freshman Mamie Kirschner entertains the audience during half-time with a pom-pon routine to Soul Man1' Pom-Pons 13

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Parrish Worsfold was Dwight Babcock, a banker, who was in charge of Patrick’s education. Babcock's son, Jr. Babcock, was played by Chris Hawkens. Laurie Brown portrayed Regeen Ryan, an interior decorator who married Patrick. Their son, Peter Dennis, was represented by Eric Winters. Role of M. Lindsey Woolsey was performed by Bob Heppner, Jeff Ales was Ito, Marne’s house servant. Many talented PCHS actors, singers, dancers, orchestra members, and stage crew worked together to produce a most enjoyable show drawing a full house at every performance. Sara Thomas (Marne Dennis) introduces Pat Petrow (Agnes Gooch) to the guests attending her party in the fall musical Marne ' Marne (Sara Thomas) and Mr Upson (Pete Lutz) toast the surprise engagement during a party at Upson Downs. Patrick, played by Mike Coers. receives information about Auntie Marne from Junior Babcock, played by Chris Hawkens Beauregard Pickett Burnside (Eric Hansen) proposes to Marne Dennis (Sara Thomas) near the finale of Act 1 in the fall play Marne’ 15