Perry Meridian High School - Passages Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Horizons Gxpaiid in Drama There were several ways one could have participated in a dramatic acti ity or club. If one chose to be in the Art Club, sponsored by Mr. Barn, ' Hearin, he or she would have been associated with the dramatic sense of setting the mood while enriching their artistic skills by designing the sets and props. Another way to get into the dramatic scene was to participate in a production. One could have taken part in the spring play entitled The Man Who Came To Dinner, the fall play A Doll ' s House, or the musical Oklahoma, all sponsored by Miss Connie Sabo. After one has accumulated the required amount of points, he or she can become a member of the Thespians, sponsored by Mrs. Con- nie Wininger. Jim Peterson ' 84 served as president, Jeff Pierson ' 84 as vice- president, and Kelli Morton ' 84 as secretary-treasurer. Andy Schulz ' 85 was a member of the Thespian Troop at Perry. Andy claimed that he became more out- going, he wasn ' t shy, and it was a really fun group. The experience of talking around people is good for future situations, he concluded. The Perry Players, a group sponsored by the Thespians, was a dramatic group that used music, dance, drama, and poetry to present themselves to children. This group consisted of Thespians and made their own costvune props. They choregraphed their show themselves. Yet another dramatic club one could have participated in at Perry was the Aquatides. An Aquatide was a strong swimmer who could perform water ballet and simple dance routines on the deck of the pool. These girls worked for twelve weeks to put on one performance in the spring. The theme for their show was I Write the Songs. Aquatides were sponsored by Mrs. Denise Frank and Missy Carr ' 86 acted as president. Amy Thoman ' 85 as vice-president, and Tami McDonald ' 85 as secretary- treasurer. Chris Garret ' 86 commented, Because we work very hard for three months on one show, it really pays off in the end. The dramatic clubs at Perry were invaluable to students who wished to continue their education in the dramatic arts department. Those who chose to participate in the several programs offered at Perry gained a sense of responsibility, made new friends, and expanded their horizons in the field of drama. by Nancy McEwan Jim Peterson ' 84, in his portrayal of Sheridan Whiteside, speaks with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley (Alan Lapp ' 85 and Melanie Chambers ' 83) in The Man Who Came To Dinner. Lady Grumbel, Michelle Moye ' 84, laughs hysterically in the Thespian production of The Planet of The Perfectly Awful People. An elderly Sheridian Whiteside, Jim Peterson ' 84, enjoys a telephone conversation in The Man Who Came To Dinner. David Schulz ' 84 gives a dynamic monologue as Torvald Helmer during the fall play, A Doll ' s House. Synchronized swimmers perform in the Aquatides annual show I Write The Songs. 70 DRAMATIC CLUBS

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Competitive Clubs Bitild Sportsmanship The word paralleix refers to the apparent displacement of something when viewed from a different standpoint. Perry ' s science fiction club was entitled Parallax because the club dealt with the viewpoints of science fiction writers about society ' s problems. Mrs. Beverly HoUand- beck, Parallax Club sponsor, described the objective of the club as being . . . to encourage the reading and discussion of science fiction. Annually, the Parallax Club sponsored a Dungeons and Dragons tournament. Club meetings consisted of enriching activities to stimulate creativity and discussions delving into the interesting aspects of science fiction writing. The club officers for the 1983-84 school year were: President John Brock ' 84; Vice President Justin Gough ' 84; Secretary Dianna Campbell ' 86; and Treasurer Ed Murphy ' 84. One of the biggest and most popular clubs at Perry, the Sports Film Club provided students with opportimity to see films of sporting events not nor- mally seen on television. These films were quite varied, and students with interests in all areas of sports found something that suited them. From the Olym- pics to the World Series, all were attention-holding. Other sports films included professional foot- ball, the Indianapolis 500, and at least one documentary. Of the several shown, Sports Odyssey has been a long stand- ins favorite. A group of the most talented and intelligent students at Perry Meridian participated in the Brain Game Club. Club meetings were opportunities to sharpen skills of knowledge in preparation for the major televised competi- tion. Even with anticipation of the important game tugging at the backs of their minds, club members stiU managed to have a good time during homeroom mini- competitions. From these mini- competitions, the television con- testants were chosen for their quickness and accuracy. The students chosen to represent Perry for 1983-84 team were: Russ Clark ' 84 (captain). Matt Kinsey ' 86, David Hollinden ' 85, and Maria LaRosa ' 84. Alter- nates were chosen in case of illness. Team sports have long been an important element of Perry tradition; however, many students were unable to par- ticipate on a school team. The purpose of Intramiiral Basketball was to give a chance for guys to participate in a sport without be- ing on a school team, said Mr. Jerry Brown, club sponsor. Formerly, teams had been chosen completely by the juniors and seniors themselves. The pro- cess for choosing teams for the 1983-84 season was slightly revised. Instead, senior players organized themselves into squads and junior players were incorporated throughout them by lottery. Sophomore and freshmen squads were chosen totally lottery-style. At the end of the 1982-83 regular season, each team was seated according to its win- loss record. To be eligible to par- ticipate in the tournament, each team had to have refereed at least ten other games. After many afternoons of play, two squads emerged as the best; the Sycamores and the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers remained undefeated and walked away with a victory. The members of the 1982-83 winning team were: Reed Park ' 83, Carl Williams ' 83, Mike Oswalt ' 83, Brian Hite ' 83, Ron Harrington ' 83, and Mike McCormick ' 83. GAA was designed as a club to promote good sportsmanship by competing in activities through intramurals. Each month a stan- dard club meeting was held, and each Monday a game of kickball was played. Other activities in- cluded basketball, football, soft- ball, miniature golf, volleyball, and bowling. Awards were earned by acquir- ing a certain nimiber of points. A GAA pin was earned by having 275 points, 425 a sweater, and any one achieving 650 points was awarded a pendant. The GAA co- presidents for the 1983-84 school year were Sue Mitchell ' 84 and Barb Gossett ' 84. COMPETITIVE CLUBS 69 iTTWfW

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