Plymouth High School - Mayflower Yearbook (Plymouth, IN)

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Dunng a Deoo tweak Mike McDermott and Moiy Baker ind a place lobe atone A tier being n«fr d prince Phil Samuelson «cons SheNy Amor to ther seats Sophomore Sherne Eaton and Dave Thornes la quetty before refCMOtng -rm crowd Another winter highlight was “Rainbow Connection. the Sun- shine Sweetheart dance A lot of time was put mto the dance by Sunshine members Decorations were started over a month ahead of time A color- ful rainbow-tike false ceiling empha- sized the theme It along took six hours to construct Other decorations included a vnnd mural and large card- board hearts tor nametags The band. “Just Before Dark. per- formed a good variety of music even though couples were at first reluctant to dance But the enthusiasm grew and soon the dance floor became cramped tor space Although the dance was semi-for- mal. most girts wore formats while the guys dressed in suits When asked. sludents agreed they preferred hav- ing to' dress-up'' for a change Ninety couples, the largest number ot sweethearts ever, attended the dance. The couples who came enjoyed most ot all the slow dances with decorations coming in a close second, Sunshine President Dawn Rufl felt that if Sunshine can continue to put on dances as well done as Rainbow Connection. then even more interest will be drawn to formal dances Sun- shine's sponsors. Mrs. McClarnon and Mrs Krohn. both felt that the dance went extremely well They were proud of the increasing partici- pation by Sunshine members as well as attendance by the whole student body KIMG QUEEN PRINCE AND PRINCESS CANDIDATES Sherry Faywv Jed Sato , Cort AcUmi Sam Boy . Km Eich. Kurt Cooper. Shelly Amor Own Rader, Lon Jonee. PhH Samuetton Daphne Siapfcion and Robert lotonbergw 21

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First Homecoming Highlights Snowless Winter At first, winter was the scene of tew activities Stopping nearly all activities during the middle o January, students were found cramming their brains with as much informa non as possible It was semester exam time As soon as exams were completed, students became engrossed with many activities Student Council sponsored the first-ever basketball homecoming, while Sunshine was busy preparing for its Sweetheart dance Other activities included pennants being sold by the sophomores and A F S holding a raffle The prize was a hundred gaflons of gasoline which was claimed by Larry Faulstich. Valentines Day was also a txg highlight during January and February. The Rockettes delivered red and white car- nations to sweethearts all over the school. Lack of snow proved to be a factor in hampenng winter involvement The newly-organized ski club was forced to cancel a few trips because of it. With the snowfall picking up »n February, the club s activities increased On January 25th. Seniors Sam Boys and Carol Adams received the honor of the first basketball homecoming king and queen, while Sophomore Phil Samueison and Junior Shelly Amor were named prince and princess The corona- tion climaxed a full week of festivities All week students became involved »n spinf-raising activi- ties Spirit days like “hat and sunglasses day’ got students and faculty ready for the game A pep session was also held, the highlight being a skit put on by several teachers. Enthusiasm paid otl as the Pilgrims eased past the North- wood Panthers—96-58. Summing up. Student Council President Sarah Klein stated that a basketball homecoming will become a PH S. tradition “if enough people are willing to work Sweatng ow fir e ams Pat Peach and Chna ScnetgeTget m Iasi rmm e studying S n oc Ski duC number Sarah Klain readies Her saiticx a luH mght ol stung (Xstng ntfftim Aie« Burgm Sieve Jeflirs and Roe €liis pusrt pennant taw Dude” Spirit School spirit isn't a rare thing anymore thanks to a lew Senior guys. They organized the “Dude pep block The idea was to regen- erate lost spirit It caught on and the block grew The dude highlight was painting P H.S. 1 on an Argos shed before sectional Slave Slukenoorg performs m ttia pec Band betora rooming the dudes Oudes snowed unconcern tor the other team by reading papers Leeong 1 split my eye Aeaioi Martrv date and Ten Trump tire-up the crowd 20

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Spring Activities Wilt Away Winter Blues The Drama Club’s play, Wizard of Oz. was very differ- ent this year It was the first time Drama Club has put on a musical, plus they involved Jr High Students in minor parts This play was more successful than past plays because it was exciting for both the audience and the characters especially during the chase scene and the melting o! the witch Musicals seem to be more appeal- ing to the audience than dramas, especially in this area. slated Monty Kuskye The attendance for the Wizard Of Oz was excellent More people came to see this play than any other play that the Drama Club has put on. mostty because it's well known everywhere This play seemed to be harder for students to act out than past plays ’At first it was hard for the kids to get •mo it and let themselves go They were excited about doing the play but afraid they would make a fool of them- selves.” commented Darla Berger In this play you absolutely had to let yourself go ” stated Monty Kuskye During a rehearsal a week before the play Monty Kuskye was walking down the stairs and he sprained h s ankle He was on crutches tor four days and had his ankle wrapped for the show, barefy getting his toot into his boot The Wizard of Oz was directed by Dan Tyree, assitant director was Nancy Davenport, and student directors were Tammy Albertson and Kandi Samuels The mam characters are as follows: Dorothy Darla Berger. Scarecrow ... Monty Kuskye. Tin Woodman . Denrws Ward, lion . Jozef McKesson. Glenda .. Dorothy Dmsmore. Wicked Witch ... Jora Detamore Wizard .. Jvn Lipa. Aunt Em ... Mary Harman; Uncle Henry Andy Came. Farmhand (Joe) ... Ke»y Feagler; Guard .. Lisa Fear. Winged Monkies .. Alex Burgm; Steve Jeffirs. and Colleen Fahr. Gectong reedy to pounce on iheir enemies are Aie« Buryjn and Sieve Jetfirs Jofin Oeiamore (Witch) advance» on me rtmder On the «wy to we the Wizard ol Oz in Emerald City are Jozer McKesson (Uon). Monty Kuskye (Sca- recrow) Dana Berger (Dorothy). Denrw Ward (Tm Woodman) Fo o mg the yeho bnck to Oz are. Monty Kuskye. and Dane Berger 22