Richwoods High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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“Tom Jones” This year’s fall play, “Tom Jones’’, was held on the nights of November 18th and 19th in the Richwoods’ auditorium. The play, written by David Rogers, turned out to be one of the best ever presented at Richwoods. This racing comedy takes place in England during the 1750’s. Tom Jones and Sophia Western share a secret love for each other and long to marry, but Sophia’s father has differ- ent plans for his daughter. His idea is to marry her off to Squire Allworthy’s nephew Blifil, who is a selfish, no-good brat. Blifil makes life miserable for Tom, and finally everyone he loves thinks him to be a scoundral. It is at this point in the play that Tom up and goes to London. After many other adventures and even a murder trial, all ends well. Tom and Sophia arc given permission to marry with her father’s blessing. Many thanks are extended to Mr. Steve Pe- ters, Mr. Charles McCumber, and Mr. Pete Knopf for the endless hours they put in to help make the play a total success. Squire Allworthy's relatives insincerely mourn his death, not noticing that he has recovered. Captain Blifil confesses to Bridget that he married her for her intelligence rather than her beauty.

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Bcv Kleine can’t seem to take her eyes off her date. Steve DcBriant, as they As the dance begins, Jim Douglas and Alicia Grotc- swing to the vibrant music. bocr seem hesitant to “let loose.” 23 Homecoming Candidates and their escorts- Paula Copcland-Paul Calbos, Lauri Hinch-Andy Frankcl, Liz Imcs-Kcn Gott. Sue Luthy-Marty Moore, Ginger Mariani-Brad Strehlow, Mcllissa Moore-Brad Dennison, Joy Mountz-Dan Henry, Jill Pricc-Joc Willie McGee

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Squire Allworthy appears distressed after the baby is discovered. Tom professes his true love as Sophia gazes at him spellbound. The Cast Tom Jones ............... Sophia Western .......... Mr. Western ............. Miss Western ............ Squire Allworthy ........ Blifil .................. Partridge ............... Mrs. Whitcfield ......... Mrs. Fitzpatrick, Deborah Mr. Fitzpatrick ......... Lady Bcllaston .......... Captain Blifil, Constable Jenny Jones ............. Thwackum, Highwayman Bridget, Susan .......... Justice Dowling ......... Honour .................. Doctor .................. Nancy ................... ... Marty Moore .....Alice Smith .....Scott Rawls .....Jenny York .....Bill Keenan .....John White ...... Don Kreiss Linda Patton ... Tami Herman ... Mark Bircher . Cindy O'Connor Roy Meyer Linda Rybcrg . Daryl Newcomb ....... Lori Gray .... Joel Stcvenor Angie Yoder .... Rudy Schelly .....Sara Snyder Sophia flics into a rage when her father forbids her mar- riage to Tom. 25