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

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Mimes begin second decade of delightful entertainment (Right), Mike Sand- ler calmly licks his sucker while his mother (Sue Moehl) anguishes in pain as the mad pediatrician (Jeff Mosher) plun- ges a hypo into her arm, assisted by his empty-headed nurse (Lynn Hop- kins) . (Left), Jan Angier portraying Cupid be- comes nauseated af ter surveying the handsome lover ' s (Michael Harris) girl- friend (Diane Dun- gan) . nmmuwww Every Sunday one will discover 13 pan to mi mists diligently creating and practicing original skits concerning any- thing from making obscene phone calls to building castles in imaginary sand. After hours of discussion and ex- perimentation of ideas, the Mimes are prepared to appear before a wide variety of audiences. This year their perfor- mances were presented at elementary schools, fraternal organizations, women ' s clubs, nursing homes, banquets, the Iowa State Fair, and Roosevelt ' s man-of- the-year assembly. Sounds of Silence climaxed their school year, May 18, with 90 minutes of pantomimes inter- spersed with three one-act skits. Black grease paint drawn in fine lines over clown white make-up, multi-colored shirts, and black tights and trunks not only enhanced their performances, but helped them to lose their identities so that they could transform into any character required. Also, their costumes added uniformity to the troupe, but each still retained his or her own individuality through a different pastel-colored shirt worn by each Mime. Our make-up seems to fascinate children more than our 25 minute per- formances, commented Master Mime Jenny Cochran. The grade school kids always inquire about what the clown white feels like. One show we told them it felt like a cross between Crisco and peanut butter, and a boy from the back of the auditorium yelled, ' Is it chunky or smooth? ' Approximately a week before Senior Frolics, Mime tryoutsare held. Two days of clinics are offered where the 13 mem- bers teach some of the techniques of pantomime. Then, after two more days of judging improvisational and prepared two minute pantomimes, they attempt to discreetly choose those who appear to have the most outstanding originality, imagination, and mime techniques. Mimes, from left to right, on the ground: Kathy Jones, Mike Sandler, Duncan Moore, Val Russell, Jeff Wills, Jenny Cochran, Sue Moehl. On the roof: Michael Harris, Diane Dungan, Jeff Mosher, Katy Horning, Jan Angier, Lynn Hopkins. 21

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Dramatists create life beyond the footlights A standard 50-cent membership fee and interest in the dramatic arts is all one needs to join Drama Club. Requirements to be initiated into Thespians is a mere $3 fee after earning ten thespian points achieved by assisting the drama department in producing plays by ushering, working on production crews, or performing on stage. What makes both these organizations unique is the sincerity involved in the de- sire of the members to bring intelligent entertainment to the audiences. Thespian Dancers Deirdre Hanson, Sandy Miller, and Martha Miller catch their breath during an after school rehearsal for Pajama Game. off icers (Jeff Wills, president; Jeff Mos- her, vice-president; Sue Moehl, secretary; Diane Dungan, treasurer; Lynn Hopkins, scribe; Ann Kitch, historian; and Susie Keck, refreshment chairperson) ex- pressed it best: ' The purposes of the Roosevelt Drama Department, not as an organ- ization of designed structure, but as an ensemble of the performing arts dedicated to achieving excellence in stagecraft is: 1. ) Not to split the ears of the groundlings capable only of in- explicable dumb shows and noise. As Hamlet puts it, ' but to create a bit of life beyond the footlights. ' 2. ) To take a black and white script and create a living, breathing creation. 3. ) To instruct students and all in- terested in this finest of the arts. 4. ) To act well our parts, for there all honor lies. Senior Linda Johnson practices her flirtatious character, Mae, featured in the spring musical. Accompanied by Jan sented April 6 and 7. Thomas. Greg Bodm nervously tries out his singing talents for the musical pre- Thespians Drama Club Members, ROW 1: Leslie West, Natalie Fobes, Diane Dungan, Sue Moehl, Jeff Wills, Jeff Mosher, Lynn Hopkins, Jenny Cochran, Val Russell, Doug McKenzie, Michael Harris. ROW 2: Jan Wor ley, Lisa Michalski, Tanya Franklin, Paul Craft, Mike Sandler, Joel Mosher, Dave Wor- ley, Karen Buffington, Sherry Webster, Nikki Leveque. ROW 3: Paula Brooks, Ann Dingle, Jim Mishler, Anne Marie Marsh, Jennifer Dun ham, Karen Dorsey, Jenny Carr. ROW 4 Alarja Luijs, Judy Richardson, Elite Rossen feld, Becky Aldridge, Barb Stacy, Julie Rutz Lanna Brooks, Beth Rocap. ROW 5: Susie Keck, Hank Adams, Kevin Edwards, George Peak. ROW 6: Kathy Jones, Jan Angier, Dun- can Moore.

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Choruses have a busy year Fall, for the Roosevelt choruses, under the direction of Mr. Delbert Schiebel, was filled with performances outside the school. Shows by the Con- cert Chorus, Roosevelt Singers, and Swing Choir included the Rotary Club, the Downtown Kiwanas Club, and Hyperion Country Club. The Concert Chorus was involved in an entire service at New Christian Church. Roosevelt extends its congratulations to Cindy Selzer, Natalie Fobes, Jeff Mosher, Joel Mosher,and Quentin Childs who were involved in All State Chorus under the direction of Dr. Howard Swan of U.C.L.A. Spring brought on new challenges. Many chorus members were involved in the Roosevelt production of Pajama Game . Then the Spring Solo and Small Ensemble brought 1 ratings to Roosevelt students Quentin Childs, Joel Mosher, the Girl ' s Sextet, and the Boy ' s Quartet. This spring the choruses also performed at the neighboring Junior High Schools. The highlight of the spring concert was Joseph Haydn ' s Missa Sancti Nicolai performed by the Concert Chorus, two quartets, and a soprano soloist. Selections by all five of the cho- ruses made up the rest of the concert. Above: Swing Choir (The Early Dawn): Row 1 : Cindy Selzer, Quentin Childs, Corky Dochterman, Jeff Mosher, Mary Ingberg, Rick Selzer. Row 2: Joel Mosher, Mary Cunningham, Rob Milligan, Lisa Berry, Linda Johnson, Dale Dupay. Row 3: Ann Patterson, Dave Johnston, Sue Patterson, Mary Hess, Sue Taffae, Kurt Heiden. At left: Sue Patterson and Dave Johnston sing about the most wonder- ful time of the year. Below: Girl ' s Chorus: Row 1 : Beverly Reeves, Beth Rocap, Kim Brown, Leslie West, Judy Burris, Sherry Haynes. Row 2: Jackie Barnhart, Shelly Harris, Brenda Allison, Ronnele Howard, Beverly Graham, Lynnann Belt, Kittie Mickle.