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

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. ,2 HE MATCHMAKER -by Michelle Fletcher Horace Vandergelder, Yonkers's most prom- inent Citizen and merchant, has finally made enough money to be satisfied, yet his life is far from tranquil. His niece, Ermengarde, wants to marry Am- brose, but Uncle Horace does not approve, so he is sending her away. His Clerks are begging for a day off, but he wants them to work more. These two matters have Mr. Vandergelder in a tiny and he is looking forward to his trip to New York with his matchmaker, Dolly Levi, to call on his prospective bride, Irene Molloyi Once Mr. Vandergelder leaves however, every- one decides to have some fun. Ermengarde decides to go to New York with Ambrose to get married. His Clerks, Cornelius Hackel and Barnaby Tucker, decide to Close the CAST Horace Vandergelder sture and go to New York in Search of adventure There are scenes in lrene's hatshop and in the Harmonia Gardens Restuarant, where Dolly and Mr. Vandergelder not only meet his niece. but his clerks as well. Finally, after much Confusion. everytme ar- rives at Miss Van Huysen's house. Iirmengarde's original destination. Over Coffee three couples decide to tie the knot; Cornelius and Irene, Ermengarde and Ambrose and surprisingly enough, Mr. Vandergelder and Dolly LeviiThis was Dolly's plan from the beginningi. The Drama Club presented Thornton Wilder's The Matchmaker on February 24 and 23. After five weeks of rehesarsals and stage crew work sessions . the Cast and crew put on a lovely performance. ........ Darren Young Ambrose Kemper ........... john Mayfield joe Scanion ............... Randy Watkins Gertrude .................. Denise Darling Cornellius Hackel .......... jason Lipscomb Ermengarde ............... Angela Scissom Malachi Stack ............. joesph Hatchett Mrs. Dolly Levi Suzanne Pahs Barnaby Tucker Patrick Lowe Mrs. Irene Molloy Molly Roper Minnie Fay ................. Christine Fisk A Cabman Kevin Beckner Rudolf Roger Chambers August ..................... Matt Gaines Miss Flora Van Huysen ...... Sonya Watkins Her Cook ................. Megan Russell Dnlly Lev: flunior Suzanne chsL smiles as she thinks of her future with Mr, Vandergrlder, A1155 Hora Van Iluvsen fsenmr Sonya Watkins; tells her cook fsuphomnre Megan Russell that they Will be entertaining guests SOON. STUDENT LIFE

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by Michelle Fletcher The sound check was completed, the per- formers backstage. The ushers were standing by the doors, handing,y out programs to an eager audienCe. Soon the houselights dimmed and the side stage was illuminated. The Mistresses of Ceremony welcomed everyone and then intro- duced the first act. For an hour and a half the enthusiatic audience enjoyed a variety of musie cal acts . No, the above is not a description of opening night at the Apollo, rather it's Bits-n- Pieces, the high school level equivilent. The 18th annual show sponsored by the Honor So- ciety was held on April 25, 1989 The show was the best ever, as some of Rogers' most talented students had a chance to shine in the Spotlight. The show consisted of five solo singers, three duets, three dance groups, one piano solo, one lip sinc comedy and one band. The Mistresses of Ceremony were senior Honor Society mem- bers Monica Taylor and Lisa Bartko. Who knows-maybe someday one of Rogers' own may be performing at the Apollo ............................ L5 9 3 X. -uql-uwm,z'p . 1y u..m . Mixtresses of Ceremony Lisa Bartko and Mantra Taylor welcome the audience to the night's festivities. Lisa Meriweather and Tina Lustick Imagine the world as one. Angie Steele tells Dawn Kniola. Angie Steinhiser and Kim Klosowski how she fell for the Leader of the Pack . Craig K oepke. Sonya Watkins demands that someone tell her Straight Up . STUDENT LIFE