San Marcos High School - Crown and Sceptre Yearbook (Santa Barbara, CA)

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7' iw 9,6145 -li WW .,,. - 'lf I. Clara gently tries to ease the strain between herself and Marty. 2. Tony Lumpkin shows-off his gulping skill in She Stoops to Conquer. 3. Eric Jugo works on sound equipment for Royal Blue. 4. Director Shawn Rosenheim pulls out his notes for Marty. 5. John Maher acts in one ofthe One Acts productions of the Little Theater. 6. Denise Allen executes a beautiful leap in her dancing :JCI for Royal Blue Review. some sort of feeling for him or her, whether it is of real friendship and companionship, or, sometimes, ofjust not being able to get along with someone - which does happen occasionally. There is one repetitive theme throughout the performing arts sections: teamwork. That's all there is to it. It takes real human compassion to bring about what these people provide, which is entertainment, but entertainment in its highest form. Television does not provide the entertainment provided in the live performing arts. The vibes exchanged between the audience and the performer are too special, and cannot be duplicated through the television screen. Being able to actually take part in this unique communication is a beautiful experience. I cannot define it better than this: the electricity exchanged that leaves you feeling - as if you have bridged the gap that keeps you from communicating with people. The satisfaction obtained from this experience aids the common human desire to feel that one belongs within the social structure of our world.

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