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

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A While her stage fomily looks on, Ginny Jeonnie Nelson states, Mom, just a couple of very important things. Don't forget to applaud the scenery when the curtoin goes up. Only don't applaud me when I first come on the stage, just because I'm the star of the play. Thot's amateurish! Spring Play Proves A Success During the climax of the play, Toivo Howard Kallas vividly describes his daughter's touchdown of the ofternoon's game. Under the direction of Mrs. Barbara Harstad “Time Out for Ginger” was presented at two matinees and an evening performance on Friday, April 22. Ginger, portrayed by Barb Harris, had her mind set on joining the football team at school. She wanted to prove that she could do anything a boy could. But being a girl and trying out for the football team just didn’t mix. Everyone objected to it, especially her two older sisters portrayed by Ginny Nelson and Colleen Dougherty. Ginger’s ambition pulled her through however, and she made the team. Her father (Toivo Kallas) almost lost his job because of it, but deep down he was really proud that his daughter could beat out some boy for a position on the team. Her mother ((ill Dauphinee) wanted Ginger to be happy, but was concerned about the fact that she was on the team. Being on the football team wasn’t how Ginger thought it would be, and she led a very unhappy life for a while. But in the end, things straighten out and Ginger takes boys for what they are. Before the play was presented, posters were made and put up and tickets were sold by a committee headed by Debbie Stange. 22

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Under Mr. MacKinne s direction, the Madrigals group together to lift their voices in singing a Christmas song. There was always something going on in the Music Department, whether it was vocal or instrumental. The choir and band worked hard throughout the year preparing for various programs and concerts. Uniting at Christmas, the choir and band presented a concert. It proved to be a big success, due to the many hours of practice put into it. In addition to rehearsing, members of the choir and band spent time making posters, having programs made out, and decorating. Springtime was a very musical part of the year, with the band’s Pop Concert in early May and the choir’s Spring Concert in late May. Besides the Concert Choir, various solos and ensembles were also part of the Concert. Adding variety to the Pop Concert were the skits between the selections, given by members of the band. The themes, “If I Had A Song” and “Broadway Bandstand were emphasized by the table and wall decorations. After the concerts the Music Department concentrated on selections presented at Baccalaureate and Commencement. Members to Exhibit Their Talents The seventh, eighth, and ninth grade choirs meet at the Christmas Concert and perform one of their numbers before on appreciative audience. 21

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In January, a one-act play, “The Wonder Hat” was presented under the direction of Mr. Edward Clark, and his assistants Barb Harris and Terry Compton. The play revolved around a bag of charms and tricks which was owned by Punchinello (Marty Flaherty). Punchinello rented his magic bag to two lovers, supposedly confirmed bachelor, Harlequin (Pete Beberg) and the girl he loved Columbine (Debbie Stange). They were helped in this trickery by two friends; Columbine’s maid Pierre (Bob Vorpahl). The play was a delightful romp of comedy and fun including love potions, magical charms, and the wonder hat. This hat made people invisible when they put it on their head. The Wonder Hat ended in a very abrupt manner when the audience was asked to supply their own conclusion. The play was entered in a state-wide contest for one-act plays, which was held at Columbia Heights High School. It was the first play St. Anthony had entered in this contest. Contestants first enter the sub-districts. At this sub-district competition, St. Anthony Village received a “B” rating and was therefore eliminated from further competition. Debbie Columbine Stonge is pursued by her admirers, portrayed by Bob Vorpahl and Pete Beberg. One-Act Play Offers New Challenge May I try the slipper? queries Mary Jane as Marty, Pete, Bob, and Debbie look on. 23