Roncalli High School - Lance Yearbook (Aberdeen, SD)

Page 25 text:

Debate, Oral Interpretation Offer Excitement, RESOLVED: That the Federal Government should significantly increase the energy independence in the United States. This was the topic for debates in which nine students, under the direction of Mrs. Dianne Brenden, represented Roncalli. Experienced speakers were Suzanna Matz, Maureen Nikolas, and Jeannie Martian. Challenge Novice speakers included Jim Andries, Bettina Buttaro, Dennis Fox, Mary Jo Mangan, and Shawn Smith. Oral Interpretation was also under the direction of Mrs. Brenden, who considered the superior rating Suzanna Matz received at the state and oral interp contest a highlight of the oral interp season. 1. Vanita Schmidt, Jon Roberts, Rob Pfaff, Betsy Arend, and Tim Cleberg acted out one of the scenes in ' 'The Importance of Being Earnest.11 2. Barb Engelhart and Jon Roberts find happiness with each other at the end of the play. 3. Suzanna Matz and her opponent discuss their points on energy independence. 4. Suzanna Matz and Bettina Buttaro take notes and file evidence cards during a debate contest. Language Arts 21

Page 24 text:

Arts Help Students With Expression Sr. Pam Donelan has returned to Roncalli. Her first opportunity to display the talents of the students, which she helped to develop, was in the last few days of November. The play was entitled, The Importance of Being Earnest, written by Oscar Wilde. The Cast Of The Importance of Being Earnest John Worthing Algernon Moncrieff Lane Rev. Dr. Chasuble Lady Bracknell Gwendolen Fairfax Miss Prism Cecily Cardew Mary Mann Tim Cleberg Jon Roberts Rob Pfaff, Jr. Jerry Bormes Vanita Schmidt Betsy Arend Pam Braun Barb Engelhart JoAnn Mardian

Page 26 text:

1. Stage band members: Front row: Andy Sitter, Linda Smith, Tom Schares, Jerry Coffin, Jeff Gullickson, Todd Gross, 2nd row: Sean McGee, Leanne Sivertsen, Patty Evelo, Marty Meyer, Dave Martin. 3rd row: Mr. Orth; director, Mark Vaux, Chuck Mangan, Dave Mahoney, Brad Waltman, Gary Evelo. 2. All-State members: Front row: Brigid Steele and Jody Sanders. 2nd row: Linda Lindner and Nancy Caven. 3rd row: Ted Streckfuss and Dan Zerr. 4th row: Mr. Poluka; director, and Rich Weron. Mike Miller was not present when the picture was taken. 3. The girl's and mixed choruses perform at the Winter Concert. 4. Mr. Orth directs the stage band at the Homecoming coronation ceremony. 5. The band pauses between songs at the Winter Concert. 22