Roosevelt High School - Roundup Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Nathan had escaped matrimony be- cause of the greater attraction of a floating crap game. But Lady Luck and Big Jules (Charles Crivaro), the gang- ster from Chicago, made the odds too great for even him to escape. Crapshooter and gangster roles were ably played by Jeff Moser as Nicely- Nicely Johnson, Randy Kardon as the thick-headed Benny Southstreet, Steve Wells as the smooth Rusty Charlie, and Wim Coleman as the gruff Harry the Horse . Scenery and special costumes helped to recreate the atmosphere of the Salva- tion Army Mission, the Hot Box Night- club, and El Cafe Cubano in Cuba. Both the Salvation Army and the Police Department loaned uniforms to make Sarah Brown (Mary Kaye Snyder) and the Salvation Army attempt to convert the drunks and gamblers the play more authentic. on the street. Adelaide is dreamy-eyed and Nathan amazed as they are congratulated on their nuptial plans. AT LEFT: The Guys plead with luck , asking her to be a lady tonight . 23

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Guys and Dolls, a roaring success Nathan Detroit (Morris Beers) looks sorrowfully about for a place to have a floating crap ga Sarcastic wit, extravagant scenery, and a superb combination of music and dance made Guys and Dolls, a roar- ing success. Guys and Dolls, the spring musi- cal, was shown at Roosevelt, April 30 and May 1. Over 100 people worked on the play, cast, orchestra, and crews under the direction of Mr. R. C. Ander- son. Mary Kaye Snyder, as Sarah Brown, portrayed the prim and proper doll of the Save-A-Soul Mission. Bob Mc- Cartney made his debut as the hand- some but holy gambler, Sky Masterson, who finally won the heart of Sarah. Kitty Cochran characterized the Hot Box star, Miss Adelaide, who pursued Nathan Detroit (Morris Beers) until after 14 years she finally dragged the unwilling con artist to the preacher. Sky Masterson tenderly embraces his Doll, Sarah. Kitty Cochran practices a scene entitled, Take back your mink. Adelaide (Kitty Cochran) catches Nathan Detroit on the street to discuss their wedding plans.

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An innocent girl is assaulted with a snowball on the wintry front lawn . Sophomores mill about as Greg Mauk, the drum- mer, takes a breather at the sophomore mixer. Jan Rowley assists Mr. Owen with expertise. Rick Larson grins as Karen Nelson makes an imaginary phone call . Cindy Jackson expresses open-mouthed surprise.