Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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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

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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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... Small World Melting pot of the world is a reference common to the United States since people from many lands have come to make their homes in this country. Pekin High School parallels America this year with students from several different lands living in the community and contributing their uniqueness'' to Pekin. From Germany comes Betty Schnare; Johan Ahlquist and Soren Skog hail from Sweden; Marius Voigt calls Norway home; Switzerland is where Manola Valeschini resides; and Huy Bui, Thuong Ngyun and Thanh Cao are from Vietnam Eleven foreign students have contributed to our culture in many ways. Soren Skog jumped right in and added a kick to the swim team victories. Betty Schnare donned grease paint for spring and fall plays, Marius Voight helped keep goals coming for the hockey team. Manola Valeschini served a semester on Student Council and participated in dance. Thanh Cao helps in tutoring Huy Bui, Thuong Ngyun and other Vietnamese students in the English language Johan Alquist served his share of victories on the tennis team Thuong Ngyun distinguished himself in the art field, winning a certificate of merit in the Central Illinois Scholastic Art awards contest. Tracy Nlmmo and foreign exchange student Betty Schnare, practice their lines tor drama class Marius Voigt, Johan Alquist. and Soren Skog, three foreign exchange students at an American Association ot University Women banquet to call attention about foreign countries, enjoy foreign foods 16 Foreign Exchange Students