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

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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.

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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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Before the curtain goes up, much hard work and preparation is needed. Some of the cast are rubbing in a base coat just before members of the makeup crew apply the final touches. Bruce Stafford finds challenge in providing effective lighting and sound for this play and other school functions. Play Satirizes Living Sharp tongued suburban gossip of two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law turn to ridiculing Martha's marriage. This behavior encourages the return of the dog suit. 15