Roseburg High School - Umpqua Yearbook (Roseburg, OR)

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The behavior of daughter Mariellen Lorenz worries Marjorie Wilson. Understanding Bill Saar listens to Vikki Inmon's shy explanation. Holiday couples dance to the popular bear of Zorba and the Greeks. Arena Theater And With the presentation of the all-school play, Bad Seed, a modern arena theater was initiated into the Commons Building. Audience appeal was a definite advantage of the arena theater. Seeing and hearing aspects were virtually excellent as almost 350 seats became available in the compact Commons. Also appealing to the audience were the top per- formances by Mariellen Lorenz and Vikki Inmon as mur- derous little Rhoda Penmark, the “bad seed.' Com- pleting the talented cast were Dave Freeman, Marjorie Wilson, Phyllis Coble, Kevin Scott, Roland Hinrichs, Vic Fox, Georgie Roell, Bill Saar, Robert Peters, and Aleta Campman. Drama teacher Richard Lanier directed the play with student directors Colette Ogle and Clara Floyd. Another transformation took place as the auditorium became the frosty setting for this year's Christmas Ball, Winter Wonderland.'' Depicting a gaily wrapped pack- age, the tunnel entrance introduced the Christmas theme. Glittery pine cones and tiny red candles floated in angel hair on the tables surrounding the dance floor. Two decorated trees flanked the stage where the band played. Making the dance something special this year were the wild sounds of Zorba and the Greeks, pll RHS juniors. Although it was their first big dance, the musical group was hailed as “great. For four pretty girls the night was especially perfect. Senior Queen Mari McKee, and her court of Kay Mathews, Patty Cacy, and Christy Commons were an- nounced at intermission. Master of Ceremonies Dave Freeman then presented the royalty with appropriately engraved necklaces.

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Becoming a member of the 1965 Homecoming Court turns into o thrilling reality for Queen Debbie DeBernardi and royal princesses Judy Brittel, Loretta Todd, Mariellen Lorenz, Lynn Grant, Barb Terho, Molly Forrest, and Sue Flury as Coach Thornton completes the coronation. Bonfire Makes Night A Blazing Success Continuing a tradition, Key Club once again super- vised the annual Homecoming bonfire held at Stewart Park. Mike Wetherell and his spirited crew spent two days stacking tires and lumber donated by local mills in hopes of making the blaze the biggest in recent years. The fire would have been the largest in RHS history had not the local police made the boys extract about 150 tires from the growing stack on the afternoon before the fire. While the fire burned brightly, students and alumni set their eyes to the decorated platform where the Var- sity cheerleaders led a short pep rally. When school spirit was at its peak. Coach Thornton introduced the eight senior princesses elected by the entire student body by secret ballot. Following the Coach’s pep talk, the seven lovely princesses were crowned by their varsity football escorts to the cheers of the crowd. Breaking into happy tears, radiant Debbie DeBernardi was crowned 1965 Homecoming Queen by Coach Thornton. Besides the floral crowns, the court received engraved bracelets from Key Club president Steve Erickson. The bonfire and school spirit soon died down and the crowd dispersed, confident of the next night's win over the South Eugene Axemen. Beaming Queen Debbie extends friendly waves to parade watchers. Fall 19

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Tolerant drama teacher, Mr. Richard Lanier, smiles encouragingly throughout all play rehearsals. Winter Wonderland Take Form On Campus Master of ceremonies Dave Freeman presents Christmas Court necklaces to Queen Mari McKee, Kay Mathews, Patty Cacy, and Christy Commons Winter 21