Rogers High School - RYB Yearbook (Michigan City, IN)

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A JAMA GAME NOT A “SLEEPER” The Pajama Game is a play that revolves around the Sleeptite Pajama Factory. The union workers, led by Prez, are fighting for a 7V2C raise. Complications begin when the new company superintendent, Sid Sorokin, discovers that Mr. Hasler, the boss of the company, is fixing the books and making his own profit. Besides problems at work, a relationship between Sid and Babe Williams (the head of the grievance committee) is put to a halt when their work relationship gets in the way of their own lives. In the end, Mr. Hasler straightens up his act, Sid and Babe resolve their differences, and the union gets its raise. Mabel (Wendy Seifert) pleads with Charlie (Kevin Beckner) to rescue her as Max (Steve Foss) leads her astray. Max (Steve Foss) looks on as Hlenzie (Dave Dabagia) models the latest in SWATCH underwear. 6 Student Life

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Geoff Hewlett gets sent to the corner for disturbing the class, again, to pose for the Yearbook. Can these two possibly be the National Merit Scholar and the Commended Student? Yes! Mike Bell and Andy Conru have a little fun in between all of that thinking. Kim Johnson and Debbie Hart spend some of their student life at the French Club’s Famous Frenchpeople Halloween Party. Cathy Drzewiecki and Mark Craig display their extra-curricular talents when acting in the Fall Musical, The Pajama Game. Student Life Divider 5

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 behind Sid (Bob Nauyokas) stares at Babe (Cathy Drzewiecki) as she forgets her next line. The Sleep Tlte Factory workers are caught once again loitering in front of the camera. Gladys (Erica Wagner) giggles as she realizes that Prez’s (Mark Craig) shirt clashes with his eyeshadow. the scenes (Opening scene: We find two members of the Pajama Game cast-center stage- reminiscing about the good times and loud pajamas.) Cathy: “When we first started rehearsals, I didn’t think we could pull off a good production with only six weeks and no scripts. Didn’t it seem pretty sad back then?” Manette: “Yeah, especially when we only had seven seniors. We had such an inexperienced cast, I never thought that some of you could pull it off.’’ Cathy: “But we did! Everything turned out so well-the acting, singing, and the dancing all came together after all of those hours of living, eating, and sleeping in the theatre. I can’t get over how we all became such good friends. Everyone was so close. It was a real bummer to see it all end so soon.’’ Manette: “We had a really great cast this year. Everyone got along-for once. I think this is the first year that’s ever happened. We didn’t have any fights at all!’’ Cathy: “Do you remember all the weird things that happened? Like, when the clock fell off the wall during Friday night’s scene change? Even though it sounded like the roof caved in, I don’t think too many people noticed!” Manette: “I hope they didn’t, but that’s all right. It wasn’t my fault anyway. That was hilarious when Dave Dabagia hit the Vi” thick lamp post with his dart. That was when he was putting on his dart- throwing exhibition for the Sleeptite Pajama Factory picnic. It’s a good thing he didn’t use a real dart when he was throwing it at you!” Cathy: “I know! I must say, this was a great year.” Manette: “I just wish it wasn’t my last.” (Blackout: The curtain falls, but the clock still remains stationary. A loud crash is heard in the background. Well almost!) • Cathy Drzewiecki • Manette Wienhoft Fall Play 7