Saint Anthony Village High School - Villager Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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On October 29, the senior social studies class asked Congressman Clark Mac-gregor, and candidate Irving Keldsen from the 3rd district to represent their parties in a political debate. Each debater was at liberty to express his political opinion on four specific issues. The outcome of the mock election resulted in a tie between these candidates. However, the outcome of the real election gave Macgregor the majority of votes. And Assemblies Scholastic Life The prize-winning Loyalty Day skit, a comical imitation of the first family, was presented by the junior class. The starring role was played by Richard Paronto with the assistance of Cheryl Jackie Gliniany and a cast of other famous personalities. 13 Well-known selections from Rogers and Hammerstein's musical comedies were presented by a talented quartet in an assembly held on February 19. Below, the group's girl vocalist sings a solo selection.

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 Limbo lower was the cry as courageous Villagers proved their skill in this latest craze at the Christmas dance. The musical background for this dance, sponsored by the junior class, was provided by the Vagabonds. Dances, Sock-Hops, Supplement Student Tired from dancing, students relax and listen to the live music of the Stingrays. Included in the evening's entertainment was a drum solo by Dennis Okerstrom. A dance was held on November 2, winding up the 1962 football season. Sandie Johnson crowned Mel Hart Mr. Touchdown from a field of six athletes—Jim Villella, Mark Radtke, Jim Talbot, Mel Hart, Carl Olson, and Rick Lundeen. Following every Friday night home athletic event, doors were opened and hands were stamped as the cafetorium became the scene of another open house. Chubby's twist and the Limbo Rock rated highest in popularity as the turn table began to spin. During the year, many clubs sponsored these dances as moneymaking projects. Interrupting the daily routine • of studies, various assemblies were planned throughout the year. In addition to pep programs, University Artist Course performers entertained students with a variety of programs, including lectures, singing, dramas, magic, and comedies. These acts helped make the assemblies enlightening as well as pleasurable.

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 The Man in the Dog Suit was the all-school play presented this year . Starring roles were filled by Tom Gooden as Oliver Walling, and Jean Sommerville as his wife Martha. In this adult comedy, the whole problem arose when Oliver refused to take off a dog suit he had worn to a masquerade party. A particular type of behavior appeared in Oliver's everyday actions. Much to the relatives' irritation, Oliver refused to fit the mold. Within himself, Oliver unsuccessfully tried to escape the pressures of suburban living Actors not present in the pictures are Ken Knutson, the handsome boy from across town, and Gene Erlien, as the old man next door . A matinee was presented to the school on December 17, followed by an evening performance for adults. All-School Suburban Take that you beast shouts Jean Martha Sommerville, angered by her husband's rude remarks towards her banking in-laws. The two Stoddard brothers, Richard Paronto as Stewart, Jeff Carruthers as George and Russ Anderson as Henry Gaxton, capture their non-conforming brother-in-law for his wild antics in the dog suit. Mother Stoddard and the rest of the family look on with disbelief.