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

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WIZARD OF OZ . . . Remember when we were little and once a year we’d curl up in front of the television to watch one of our all time favorite movies. The Wizard of Oz ? On November 20 and 21 we had a chance to see it live on stage, put on by none other than the Rogers Thespians! People from all over town followed the yellow brick road” to see this classic, making it the biggest audience ever for any Rogers musical. To the surprise of many, there were a few scenes included in the play that had been cut out of the movie. For instance, the dancing jitterbugs who tried to make Dorothy and her friends dance till they died were included in the Rogers produc- tion. Senior Rob Hunt explained. I thought I knew what was going to happen through the whole play and it was such a surprise to see something different. Dorothy. Scarecrow. Tinman, and Lion, with the help of the Sorceress and her Munchkins, found the Great Oz. Oz promised them that their wishes would be granted if they killed the Wicked Witch. As in the movie, the Witch thought she was invincible, however, she soon found out she was no match for the humble girl from Kansas. After fulfilling Oz’s request. Scarecrow received his brain. Tinman got his heart, and Lion was granted courage. Although in the original production Dorothy got back to Kansas by clicking her ruby slippers together, this time she got back via rocketship. (Times sure have changed.) Senior Russ Hapke announced. It was an experience that had not previously been accom- plished. and never will be accomplished ever again. The cast and crew put in many hours to create this delightful musical. There was much scenery to make and many cos- tumes to design. The cast and crew never could have done it without the help of Ms. Heeg. director-, Mr. Trueax. music direc- tor; Sherry Hogan, choreographer. Mr. Troyer, stage crew director; and the par- ents who sewed and designed many of the costumes. One cast member summed it up by say- ing, When I looked out at the audience Saturday night and I saw everyone stand up and cheer, I knew we’d done a good thing. We made them happy. -Amy Russell Dorothy (senior Erica Wagner). Lion (junior Mike Alt).Tinman (junior Kevin Beckner). and Scarecrow (senior Mark Craig) are off to see the Wizard. Dorothy calls for the Sorceress to help her and her friends escape from the clutches of the Jitterbugs. -14- student life

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Senior wrestler Jim Stolze practices his technique for a headlock on Amy Russell as Phil Upsett hurries to her rescue. J3 z Senior Clay Payne will do just about anything to get out of school early on a Friday. The crew from Carlson's Drive-in. seniors Lyn Perring. Jack Bolinger. and Kerry L yles. take a break as they spend their weekend working. ... never long enough. -13- weekends

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CAST Aunt Em Joe Uncle Henry Dorothy Mayor Munchkin Farmer Munchkin Sorceress Wicked Witch Scarecrow Tin Woodsman Cowardly Lion Private First General Old Lady Lord Growlie Gloria Oz Witch Sarah Witch Mombi Tibia Servant of Oz Ozmas Sue Randolph Roger Chambers K.C. Mars Erica Wagner Steve Tursi Bobby Myer Liz Hildreth Kym Hoover Amy Russell Mark Craig Kevin Beckner Mike Alt Chris Watkins Darren Young Heather Smith Marcus Lee Sonya Watkins Russ Hapke Megan Russell Heather Smith Randy Watkins Darren Young Roger Chambers GENERALS. MUNCHKINS AND OZIANS Tom Archambault Roger Chambers K.C. Mars Bobby Meyer Steve Tursi Ernest Sewood Randy Watkins John Wilcher Darren Young Kris Albertin Becky Arneson Julia Blewett Ann Cummings Rory Drennan Christine Fisk Heather Foldenauer Jennifer Forsythe Megan Heeg Kathryn Hogan Dawn Krueger Jenny Meyer Kelly McKee Gina Music Suzanne Pahs Megan Russell Becky Parrett Kathy Richter Molly Roper Heather Smith Traci Switzer Jodi Taylor Kelly Westphal Michelle Westphal Angie Wineland Prescilla Winston Liz Hildreth I he cast of Oz. The Wicked Witch (Amy Russell) and her servant Tibia (Randy Watkins) bid their friends goodbye. Sorceress (Kym Hoover) and the Munchkms (Hugues Goye.Becky Arneson and Dawn Krueger) welcome Dorothy. . . . for the young and the young at heart.