Poquoson High School - Islander / York Chronicle Yearbook (Poquoson, VA)

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48 Fall Play Thinking the chemical reaction of the Q-Bomb will destroy all of Grand Fenwick, Robert Chaney decides whether or not to tell the President about the bomb.

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Juniors Ike Davis and Chris Duncan watch the dancing. Naturally being a gentleman, junior Kurt Lauderback opens the car door for his Ring Dance date, Cassie Ward. hat final tum of the ring is a special moment for Casey Bradberry,who was escorted by Alan Bowden. Ring Dance 17

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Pinot Grand Fenwick? “Air raid! Take cover! Air raid! It’s the Americans! Air raid!” “Have they come? Are we under attack?” How much longer are we going to be haunted by that terrible Q-Bomb? For some, it seemed forever and for others it went by all too quick- ly. Those eight weeks before opening night were full of memorization, sweat, speeches, jokes, moral boosters, and walk-throughs. Forgotten lines were remembered, in spite of nervousness, and comic lines made their impact. The cast felt an appreciation for all their hard work as the audiences reacted to the story of the small country of Grand Fenwick that declared war over what better reason ... wine. “Has anybody seen the red telephone? What about the professor’s lab materials?” Even to the last minute, the crew scurried around looking for props. But showtime is showtime and the play couldnt wait. The props for New York City, the Oval Room, the professor’s lab, and the throne room were found and on November 21, 22, and 23, the show went on. Even when a rope fell from the curtain and hung from there for the rest of the play, the show continued. Luckily, the end of the play was near and the rope only disturbed Appalled at the thought of General Snippet’s kidnapping, Earl Woodruff stared in disbelief at the General's hat. Hoping for a victorious war against the United States, Charles Woodruff kissed Gloriana’s scarf for good luck. some of the cast. As the curtain went down on the last scene of the last evening, the cast and crew of The Mouse That Roared knew they would have memories that would last a lifetime. They would never forget that terrible Q-Bomb that almost caused World War Ill, or that brand of wine — was it Pinot Grand Fenwick or was it Pinot Grand Enwick? Fall Play 19