Shawnee Mission East High School - Hauberk Yearbook (Prairie Village, KS)

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THESPIAN OFFICERS-Left to right: Steve Hurst, Presidentg Mary Pat Green, Vice-Presidentg Barbara Coleman, Secretaryg Rob Ramseyer, Treasurer. Backstage Management Extends Thespian Duties To unite drama enthusiasts and provide work crews for stage productions, Troupe 1806 of the National Thespian Society con- vened weekly in the Little Theatre under the supervision of Eldon Evans, drama instructor. Ten Thespian points earned by working on crews, acting in major productions, or com- peting in dramatic contests served as the pre- requisite for membership. Elected officers were Steve Hurst, presidentg Mary Pat Green, vice-president, Barbara Coleman, secretary, and Rob Ramseyer, treasurer. Reviewing professional and amateur talent, Thespians welcomed Adair McGowan and Martha Scott, noted professionals, as guest speakers. The state convention in Manhatten of all Kansas Thespian troupes, the Thespian assembly, and the annual Thespian banquet when new members and officers received their initiation highlighted Thespian activities. THESPIANS-First Row: Mique Herzmark, John Rooker, Mike Wallingford, Rob Ramseyer, Fred Oram, Rob Cantrell, Alan Braun. Second Row: Bunny Coleman, Priscilla Wingert, Lezlie Kaplan, Lisa Bateman, Teri Tagan, Stephanie DeVal- pine, Cathy Tivol, Marsha Pener. Third Row: Caroline Clay- E mann, Barb Spurlock, Kathy Smock, Judy Morgenstern, Chris Hoefer, Jody Altman, Cathy Bowers, Pat Henry, Liz Jeans. Fourth Row: Dale Ellis, Steve Hurst, Kay Rucker, Cathy Jensen, Sol Taraboules, Diane Johnson, Jan Hamer, Mary Pat Green, Don Beville.

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Madrigals Inflect Harmon Willa Even Pitch, Plamsing Voices blend in perfect harmony as members ofthe Girls' Choir coordinate a musical selection for the spring concert. GIRLS, CHOIR-First Row: judy Bornstein, Deanna Bande- lier, Helen Barrera, Leslie Karner, Paula OyShea, Sherry Gib- son, Susie Evans, Susie Franklin, Jeanne Abel, janie Hakang Second Row: Marian Kritzler, Susie McGuire, Sharon Worth- ington, Becky Hougland, Sandy South, Connie McCall, Mar- gret Reister, Kayann Stables, Ellen Robinson, Babs Grinterg Third Row: Becky Foster, Sara Tasman, Barb Sites, Vicki fe With a brass quartet accompaniment, the Chamber Choir performs in formal dress for the annual Christmas show. Adams, Terry Ford, Patty Payot, Monica Renwick, Kathy Walstrom, Nancy Bergman, Carol Bowers, Kathy Coffin, Nancy Bayless, Leslie Hans: Fourth Row: Mary House, Dianne Perkins, Cathy Woodbury, Debbie Gray, Suzy Fields, Charlotte Williamson, Becky Briden, Pam Gibson, Susan Cowley, Donelle Mielke, Karan Witter.

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Addressing a Thespian meeting, baritone Adair McGowan enu- merates the drawbacks and rewards of legitimate theater life. In a backstage effort to earn Thespian points, Mark jewitt controls the light flow through the side flap of a carbon-are spotlight. Surrounded by backstage construction materials, Thespian Sol Taraboulos reaches for more nails. Pitching in on cleanup operations, sponsor Eldon Evans mops the stage after opening night.