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

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rr The Crucible presents history, moving drama Another page of American his- tory was brought to life by the drama department November 7 and 8 when they produced Arthur Miller ' s The Crucible. Full houses both nights ap- plauded moving performances of the play, which explores the problems that arise when freedom of con- science meets the challenge of in- tolerance. Junior Craig Canine was an un- compromising John Proctor, willing to go to the gallows rather than confess to a crime for which he was guiltless. Student director was Val Ander- son, and Mr. Roger Anderson was the faculty sponsor. THE CAST Betty Parris Rev. Samuel Parris Tituba Abigail Williams Susanna Wallcott Mrs. Ann Putnam Thomas Putnam Mercy Lewis Mary Warren John Proctor Dana Bench David Miller Cathy Riddley Jane Voigts Melinda Haag Liz Dunn Richard Putnam Becky Kreamer Michelle Hensley Craig Canine Rebecca Nurse ViAnne Higgins Giles Corey Steve Cass Rev. John Hale Joel Kiess Elizabeth Proctor Barb Durden Frances Nurse Bill Spake Ezekiel Cheever Eric Coleman John Willard Paul McAfee Judge Hathorne Barry Aldridge Dep.-Gov. Danforth Mike Higgins Sarah Good Dana Davidson Hopkins Bill Hayes Guards Brian MeKeon, Ted Johnson Top: Betty Parris (Dana Bench) and Abigail Williams (Jane Voigts) wildly accuse fellow women of the village of practicing witchcraft. Left: John Proctor (Craig Canine) stands accused of witchcraft at his trial. Above: Jun- ior Cathy Riddley and senior Paul McAfee go through the motions as they learn their lines for the play. 12

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Barb Renneke crowned at lively assembly Top: A rather bizarre and memorable presentation by the Mimes livened the homecoming assembly. Seniors Becky Kreamer, Steve Libbey, and Eric Coleman bid farewell to junior Craig Canine. Left: The queen ' s court attended Barb during homecom- ing festivities. Anne Koch, Jackie Easley, Sue Hufford, and Cris Cun- ningham escorted the queen onto the field during the game ' s halftime. Above: Give me a hoe! In the spirit of Hat Day, junior Dana Bench se- lected traditional Iowa garb as her costume. 11

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Front row: Carol Moore, Mike Higgins, Barry Aldridge, Courtney Neumann, Joel Kiess, Sharon Johnston, Marty Heggen, Steve Libbey. Row 2: John Ehrlich, Carolyn Ely, Barb Durden, Molly Harrington, Steve Cass, Liz Dunn, Jane Voigts, ViAnne Higgins. Row 3: Cherann Davidson, Diann Jenison, Brad Carpenter, Mindy Chateauvert, Me- linda Haag, Leesa Christensen, Sarah Wennerstrum. Row 4: Ted Johnson, Dana Davidson, Eric Coleman, Laurie Crow, Anna Davis, Nancy Anderson, Teresa Van Haaften. Not pictured: Dana Bench. Theatre Roosevelt adds 17; presents play at Arts Fair A one act play at the Arts Fair was the highlight of Theatre Roos- evelt, formerly the Roosevelt Drama Club. Some of the goals of the group were to get more people involved and make the group more open. Both of these goals were accom- plished with the addition of 17 new members of the Thespian troupe in the spring. The initiation was changed to an original candlelight service which is more formal than the previous ceremony. Courtney Neumann served as the group ' s president. Joel Kiess was vice-president; Sharon John- ston, secretary; Marty Heggen, treasurer; and Barry Aldridge, scribe. The play selection committee consisted of senior Michelle Hensley and juniors Molly Harrington and Mike Higgins. Plans were made earlier in the year to have a touring play, but this might be planned for next year since there were too many plays going on this year to make a touring play practical. Theresa Van Haaften applies stage make-up on a not-too-willing David Corbin. 13