Salida High School - Resume Yearbook (Salida, CO)

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Madame Galarde Gets Murdered Murder-Go-Round, a three act play by Jay Christopher, was staged May 13 in the auditorium and was the last presentation of the year for Drama Club members. The cast included five men and three women. The setting was in a Parisian apartment house where every resident was suspected of murdering Madame Galarde. Everyone admitted to hating the victim. Lead actor in the presentation was Mike Lewis, who portrayed Inspector Vidsquelin. a detective. Mr. and Mrs. Kingsmith. an eld- erly couple, was played by Nor- man Prewitt and Sally Loften: Robert Thorn was played by Mike Castellucci, while Marianne Bow- ers played Madeline Sands, a sculptor. Edward Tarry, a playwright, was portrayed by Rod Lucero. Kathy Ophus played Henrietta Nesbitt, an actress, and Parker Beasley was played by Jim Knickerbocker. Chuck and Marcy Poncelow. co- sponsors of the club, said that the humorous dialogue added a lot to the mystery. Sponsors added that suspense mounted when the lights went out at the party held by Miss Nesbitt. The party was attended by all six suspects and a knife was thrown. Poncelows said, “It was an enjoyable, but challenging year. The crowds were tremendous and it was really gratifying to have stu- dents as well as adults come out and support us the way they did this past year.” Beth Blackwell, a Drama Club member said. “I think the Ponce- lows did a lot for the club and we had a better selection of plays this year.” 22 Originality — Drama

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'Arms' Is First 3-Act The drama club’s first presen- tation was “The Arms and The Man.” There was one showing each night on Dec. 6 and 7. Main characters were Kort Oyler. Captain Bluntschli; and Kathy Opnus. Raina. The story revolved around Capt. Bluntschli, who was escap- ing from a disastrous defeat. He took refuge in the house of the Colonel, who was in the army and was father of Raina. After the war he returns a suit he used in his eventual escape. Happiness is at last found between Capt. Bluntschli and Raina. Other cast members were Tonya Elmer, Katherine; Laura Stephenson, Louka; Norman Prewitt, Officer; James Knicker- bocker, Nicholas; Mike Castel- lucci, the Colonel; and Mike Lewis, the Major. Charles Poncelow sponsor, said, “The students involved in dramatics at Salida are enthusi- astic, talented, and hard work- ing. They worked together to take responsibility for the less glamorous aspects of a produc- tion.” Jeff Seul said, “I have learned a lot, I got a lot out of it, and I really like the Poncelows, because they make it more inter- esting and they brought in a lot of ideas.” Norman Prewitt said, “I think the Poncelows are the best coaches we have had since 1 have been in drama. It is more exciting this year.” The Poncelows previously coached drama in Fairplay before coming to Salida. Tonya Elmer. Mike Castellucci. and Mike Lewis. Iup. rehearse the three-act play farce, written by George Bernard Shaw. Drama Coach Marcy Poncelow. above, takes a break with Kate Belmar and Student Director Jeff Seul during play rehearsal. Approximatley 45 mem- bers worked on production committees for the play. Originality — Drama 21

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Edward Tarn. (Rod Lucero), opposite top left. drinks wine while waiting for Henrietta. (Kathy Ophus). Madeline. (Marianne Bowers) opposite left, is stunned when accused of the murder of Madame Galarde. Inspector Vidsquelin. (Mike Lewis), and Mrs. Nesbitt, opposite bottom, set up a trap to catch the real murderer. Mrs. Nesbitt. Mrs. Kingsmith. (Sally Loften). Jim Knickerbocker reading for Mr. Kingsmith played ordinarily by Norman Prewitt, top left. held a tea party as part of a plot to trap the mur- derer. Robert Thom. (Mike Castaluccii). top right. discusses the murder of Madame Galarde with Inspector Vidsquelin who later, at left, breaks up fight between Thorne and Edward Tarry . Sally Loften. above, takes a sip of tea from the substitute “cups used during practice. Originality — Drama 23