Scecina Memorial High School - Scecinarama Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Saga lassos crowd Cowboys, chorus girls, Indians, and a moustache-twirling villain pursued each other throughout the gymnasium seeking shelter behind innocent bystanders. The audience was in a state of hysteria. Hyste- ria, that is, that comes from uncontrollable laughter and extensive giggling. Between the occasional fainting spells of Heartbleed Haymeadow (Jon Kraeszig) and the heated battles involving Sal (Con- nie Mines) and Jake the Snake (Mark Booth), nobody knew what to expect next. James White attempted to give some in- sight by announcing arrivals that were coming around the mountain which an- tagonized narrator John White who set the play's background. Chorus girls didn't help matters with their rendition of She'll Be •Coming Around the Mountain each time James delivered his message. Not only did the chorus girls entertain the audience, but aiso awed the cowboys into a position of paralysis. Sal. not wishing to expose her daughter to that type of atmo- sphere, introduced a feminine touch to the Bloody Turnip Saloon. Then forbidden ta- blecloths, rootbeer, flowers, and bubble- gum replaced the standard bar-room decor of dirt and smoke. Former bar owner, Jake the Snake, took these actions as a declaration of war. He instigated the Indianapolis Indians into kidnapping Sal so ownership of the saloon would once again be his and Sal would fi- nally be out of the way. Unfortunately, in- stead of disappearing, Sal forced Jake into marrying her. CHIEFLY SPEAKING, who are those Indians doing the fox trot in the midst of a tribal meeting? Kevin Flanagan and Mary Sitzman, of course. GRABBIN' their men, Hazeltine (Francie Koehl) and Sal get hitched to Heartbleed Haymeadow and Jake by the Reverend (Dan Johnson). 17 Fall Play

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LOOKING FOR his cue, John While awaits the spill- ing of another clever cliche as narrator of the Saga of Sagebrush Sal. FAINTING FEARLESSLY only the noor, Heartb- leed Haymeadow (Jon Kraeszig) glances up to his future bride (Francie Koehl) and Sal. A SERIOUS APPROACH to love? No! Jake BUSTIN' OUT all over, chorus girls cause cowboys (Mark Booth) battles to maintain ownership of Mike Schoppenhorst and Tony Martin to slip into a the Bloody Turnip against Sal (Connie Mines). condition of shock. 16 Fall Play

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BABES IN TOYLAND? Performing their routine for the Christmas presentation, the Crusaderettes bring smiles to the guests. WHO? ME! Looking surprised, Brigid Fisher receives the queen's crown from previous Red and Gold queen Kim Creech. Winfer rings in fun Amidst frigid temperatures something boiled — something strong, something that couldn't be stopped. It came in two forms, one of spiritual dimensions, and another of pending excite- ment. Students and faculty felt it ail around them, becoming a little closer with each passing minute. They heard it in the caroling voices of the choir and in Father Ron Ashmore's reading from the Bible. Sure, they were anxious about Christmas vacation, but there was that something ex- tra that made it special. The feeling of warmth filled the down- town circle as the choir sang, and permeat- ed the grade schools entertained by the truck and bus group. After the Christmas festivity and relax- ation, the excitement returned with Red and Gold activities. School colors, fancy outfits, funny glass- es, and a game of basketball was the menu for the festivities. Crusaders battled with Tech, supported by a boisterous crowd. In the first quarter the team broke free and led the Titans 22- 14. By the fourth quarter both teams were tied, fighting for a point spread. The fight lasted through overtime, in which the Titans barely won the game by a meager two points. Even though they weren't victorious. Crusaders were still lookin' good. That theme held strong through the preceding week and lasted throughout. 18 Christmas Red and Gold