Prairie Heights Community High School - Galaxy Yearbook (Lagrange, IN)

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Borolskv T r TV y Barr l M , cMahon ' b ™ ™ ' 0 Ambrose and Anna Valeska that Borolsky is after Anna. She faints at the thought, and Ambrose catches. Drama Productions Captain Applejack Seeks Adventure The drama club ' s first play presented this year was Captain Applejack. Ambrose Applejohn, portrayed by Denny Tropp, was an English gentle- man who believed that having never been adventur- ous, life was passing him by. Then at the advice of an American salesman (Dave Stayner) he de- cided to sell his home and use the money for travel- ing. During the real estate enactment Applejack learns of his ancestors who were notorious buc- caneers. An exciting plot is then ensued as Russian faviets (Christine Smith and Doug Butler) compete with gangsters (Richard Kinsey and Pam Young) for the discovery of secret treasures hidden in the house. Directed by Mr. Poston, the plays have been pre- sented as a result of his combined efforts with the zeal and eagerness of those students participating. Including Dracula , they have been met with en- thusiasm by the public and all look forward to more of these fine productions.. 16 Student Life Borolsky comes looki ng for Anna Valeska and nonchalantly lights a cigarette.

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An array of ecstasy filled the evening as couples found their way Only a Penny A Wish was asked of couples as they danced to the wrought iron bench and dark red velvet cushion. and wished and dreamed the night away. March oj Dimes Allen Captures Crown, Acclaims Royal Title Miss Cynthia Allen, 17 year old blue- eyed daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Allen of R. l Pleasant Lake, Indiana, captured the title of Miss March of Dimes for Prairie Heights High School. During the annual March of Dimes dance at the armory in Angola. Cindy was be- stowed with a lovely rose corsage. As representing our school she presented the amount of S91 to the March of Dimes Fund. A blanket collection was well con- tributed to at the Eastside-Prairie Heights Basketball game and contribu- tions were made by students in March of Dimes Folders. Other candidates for Queen were: Connie Hicks, junior: Char- lotte Sobasky, sophomore; and Carol Beer, freshman. Students voted with coins in boxes provided by the candidates. This money was also used to meet our March of Dimes goal. Congratulations. Cindy and may your reign be memorable. Student Life 15

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w Dracula ' s death scene shows him being placed in his coffin Denny Tropp (Jonathan Harker), Doug Butler {Count Dracula) Dave Stayner (Professor Van Helsing), Barry McMahon (Dr Seward). Three One-Act Plays Favored by Audience The Drama Club was active this year pro- duction-wise. Six new scenic flats were con- structed along with doors and French windows. The scenery was fitted with professional stage hardware. New stage braces and floor-weights made it possible to erect firm stage settings without the once-essential wooden floor. The addition of a colonial fireplace enhanced the authenticity of the two major productions which were distinquished in visual appeal. The November 8 9 adventure-drama CAP- TAIN APPLEJACK had a memorable pirate- mutiny dream sequence that was highlighted by a slashing sword encounter. The March 27 28 vampire-thriller DRACULA featured all of the Broadway original. The Drama Club concluded its season with TRIO an evening of student directed one-act plays: SUITABLE FOR CHARITY directed by Barry McMahon Dave Stayner, CASE OF THE WEIRD SISTERS directed by Denny Tropp, MURDERS OF MIRIAM co-directed by Pam Young Faye Finkley. For this particular year, the club had access to Mr. Poston ' s rare props, Victorian furniture, and classic film collection.