Shawnee Mission Northwest High School - Lair Yearbook (Shawnee Mission, KS)

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I XY begin tries out .go by ChriS ,, f THESPIANS: FRONT ROW-Cori Phillips, Brenda'Yungeberg, Julie Lander, Valerie Sissel. SECOND ROW-Courtney Craven, Terri Barnett, Nicole Day, Lynn Stewart, Stephanie Thomas, Scott Kagan, Jody Rosas, Erin Sparks, Jennifer Jones, Amy Turner, Christy Selby. THIRD ROW-Amy Hammer, Missy Rhoades, Molly Anderson, Stephanie Ferrell, Chris Gondek, Julie Nelson, Ann Hill, Jennifer errell, Kim Meyer, Peggy Brown, John Dunn. BACK F R0w'Wayne Webb, Paul Watkins, Robbie Hopson, Chris Halk, ears, David Kennicott, Mike Lichtenauer, Sam Johnson, Rich S Jenna McCoy, Mandy Plaster, David Blattman. , W X . 1 Q if Thespians Thespians was an organization unfamiliar to most students, but to card holding members, it was a lifetime membership in drama. To become a Thespian a student has to earn ten merit points by attending, working on, and acting in plays. Initi- ations were held three times a year after each play. The highpoint of the year was the Drama Banquet. Five anonymous adults came to all the plays, secretly judging the students' acting ability. Trophies were given in recognition of outstanding performances. There were many reasons for becom- ing a Thespian. Brenda Yungeberg, President of Thespians, summed up a few of the reasons. Although there was a lot of responsibility and a lot of work, there were so many rewards. There was honor and recognition, and a great feeling of success after a show. There were a lot of great people involved. fby Laura Davisi MANY PEOPLE WILL try out for a play, but only a handful can have lead parts. Brenda Yungeberg is cast as Miss Higa Jiga. iphoto by Chris Assafl i Q Drama 27

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MEDEA S NURSE tBrenda Yungebergl is distressed about Medea's worsening state of S mind as she s consumed with revenge. lphoto by Darin Pntchettj Medea Letizia Ciardelli ..... ,,,,,, M edga Sam Johnson ...... ........ J ason Mark Johnson ........ ............,... C reon Mike Richards ........... ..........,...... A egeus Brenda Yungeberg ..,.... ........ M edea's Nurse David Blattman ............................................ Tutor Doug Hammer ................................ A Young Man THE WOMEN OF CORINTH- Julie Nelson, Stephanie Ferrell, Cori Phillips, Lynn Stewart, Elizabeth Rowe, Amy Hammer. MEDEA'S CHILDREN- Ryan Ferrell, James Simpson. MEDEA'S ATTENDANTS- Nicole Day, Julie Naro, CREON'S ATTENDANTS- Bryan Atkins ...... Bryan Atkins, Mike Lichtenauer, Paul Pomerantz, Rich Sears. AEGEUS' ATTENDANTS- Chris Haulk, Mark Stahl. THE ARGONAUTS- Scott Ragan, John Dunn, Erin Fisher, Wayne Webb, Brett Zinger. PRODUCTION STAFF- Mr. Gregory Parker, Jody Rosas, Eric Sparks, Jen- nifer Thomas, Mrs. Esther Gardner, Marti Johnson, Karin Collins, Mrs. Sue Gamble, Debra Sissel, Jennifer Shaw, Wendy Sharbutt, David Kennicott, Lisa Nading, Mike Coleman, Karen Hopson, Christy Selby, Kim Selby, Jenna McCoy, Erika Ashley, Mrs. Ruth Gascoigne. 'Teahouse of the August Moon' Barry Walker ........ Nicole Day ......... Sam Johnson ...... Mark Johnson ....... Adam DeGraff ...... Mike Richards .....,. Liz Rowe .............. Jennifer Shaw ....... Two Girls ........... Rob Schroeder ...... Erin Sparks ....... Mark Johnson ....... Julie Lander ....... Sam Johnson ........ Amy Turner ......... Mike Lichtenauer.. Brian Lowe.. ......... Doug Hammer ...... Captain Fisby Lotus Blossom Sakini Colonel Wainwright ..........Sgt. Gregovich ......Miss Higa Jiga Brenda Yungeberg ...... .......Captain McLean ...........Old Woman ...............Daughter .........Christy Selby Kim Selby Boy .......Ancient Man 'Guys ......Sky Masterson Sarah Brown . ............ Nathan Detroit Adelaide ...............Nicely-Nicely Johnson ..........Benny Southstreet . ....................... Rusty Charlie ....................Arvide Abernathy Denise Foster ............. General Matilda Cartwright Stephanie Thomas ......................................... Mimi Chris Gondek ........ ........... L t. Brannigan Vince Scudiero ..... ....... H arry the Horse Andre Player ........ ........ A ngie the Ox Mike Richards ....... ............. B ig Julie Scott Ragan .............. ........ J oey Biltmore Stacy Fortress ............. .................. Agatha HOT BOX GIRLS- Bethany Bocox, Nicole Day, Lisa Nading, Julie Naro, Elizabeth Rowe, Jennifer Shaw, Kelly Spencer, Stephanie Thomas. THE MISSION BAND- Molly Anderson, Christy Beiriger, Jennifer Crane, Christy Evans, Jennifer Olsen, Missy Rhoades, Terry Runyun, Brianna Powell, Wendy Sharbutt, Susanne Treptow. MALE CHORUS- Doug Beardslee, Ralph Ko, Jonathan Roberts, 26 From tragedy to comedy 8a MEN OF THE VILLAGE- Mr. Hokaida ....................... ...,... D avid Blattman Mr. Omura ...... ........ D avid Kempf Mr. Sumata ........ ......... S cott Ragan Mr. Seiko ......... ......... D oug Hammer Mr. Keora ..................................... Sean Richmond Mr. Oshira ........................................... John Dunn OTHER MEN OF THE VILLAGE- Salah Anani, David Kennicott, Sean Smith, Donlee Wilson, Rob Hopson. Mr. Sumata's Mother ...................... Karen Hopson WOMEN OF THE VILLAGE- Anne Hill, Lisa Nading, Stephanie Ferrell, Cori Phillips, Missy Rhoades, Amy Hammer. Dolls' Sean Smith, Will Watts, Donlee Wilson, John Dunn, Scott Ragan, Erin Sparks, Barry Walker, David Byrd, Corrice Collins, Robert Hopson, Brad Rae, Wayne Webb. ' FEMALE CHORUS- Terri Barnett, Julie Benson, Susan Bokun, Letizia Ciardelli, Stephanie Dufner, Kim Meyer, Heather Pera, Cori Phillips, Jody Rosas, Valerie Sissel, Kristin Williamson, Brenda Yungeberg. ORCHESTRA- STRINGS-Jenny McCoy, Kaylene Buller, Mike Bozzoli. PERCUSSION-Paul Anderson. PIANO-Kenna Seaton. WINDS-Lori Rinard, Amy Nevins, Matt Van Vleet, Tracy Berkey, Troy Feese, Susan White, Carrie Fleming, Greg Sherman. BRASS-Steve Cross, Joey Gough, Jim Caldwell, Mike Maloun, Randy Lane. PRODUCTION STAFF- Mr. Gregory Parker, Mr. Jack Ballard, Janice Milller, Mary Soby, Mrs. Esther Gardner, Pam Doten, Debra Sissel, Millilanni Hayselden, Cindy McCully, David Blattman, Paul Watkins, Christine Juliano, Stephanie Withers, Terri Barnett, Diana Mabe, Monica Santoyo, Francois Vigier, Chris Gondek, Wendi Julian, Lynn Stewart, Mrs. Ruth Gascoigne, Jenny Hember, Kari Moore. I TRYOUTS FOR THE WINTER PLAY begin before Thanksgiving. Julie Benson tries out for one of the dancing parts. tphoto by Chris Assafi THESPI FRONT Valerie Nicole l Rosas, THIRD Stephan Ferrell ROW- Rich S1 Jenna I

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Vacations-break from routine How Northwest students looked for- ward to trips on the open road, coming into the lighted city late at night. Some- how, however, the il- lusions were shat- tered as the trav- elers dragged into the roadside motel after having eaten at. the only greasy spoon cafe the town had. TRAVELING REQUIRES a few necessities such as road maps or plane tickets. Iphoto by Mary Horvatini all its own. As Lau- rie Richardson said when describing her spring break, Our goal is Germany, but the flights are really full. We're go- ing to New York to try and get a flight to Germany and if we can't, then after a day in New York we'll fly home, pack for warm weather, try to get a flight to Morning brought a fresh outlook on the trip. Just a little rumpled, the whole family piled into the station wagon, ready to stare at the endless stretches of highway. I remember one time we went to San Francisco. It was like one of those memory lane trips for my dad. We drove three hours looking for this one restaurant he used to eat at. When we got there it was closed. Over all the trip was fun, though, said Katie Brent of her experience with a family trip. If family trips could provide a laugh a minute, so could taking a trip with a friend. Getting used to a whole new sys- tem of doing things could be trying at times. I remember going waterskiing on the Mississippi River near Illinois with a friend. When we got there, it was five miles through this swamp-like creek to where we went to ski. And the cabin was just a small one with the bathroom in the middle, so when you went to the bathroom everyone knew, said Julie Lander. While going by car provided more va- cation anecdotes, another popular way to travel was by plane. Flying cut travel time and made it possible for students to visit foreign countries. Flying took on a whole new meaning for TWA kids. TWA kids had a parent that worked for the airline. Until age 21, they could fly free when there was space on a flight. Planning a trip could be an adventure the Virgin Islands, and if not, then we'll pack for cold weather and go to San Francisco. No matter where the trip was or the means of travel, plans had to be made. Roadmaps had to be checked for the best route, a trip to the travel agent had to be made, and a check list of travel items had to be put together. Spring break was the big trip of the year for many students, especially sen- iors. Students headed often to the beaches of Florida or the warm climate of Texas. Skiing was another popular choice. Students scrimped and saved their money and spent hours with friends discussing the potentials a trip without Mom and Dad could have. A week before vacation, the count- down began. Half the fun of travel was the anticipation of departure for lands unknown. Finally it was time to leave. There was a nagging feeling of having forgotten something. It was passed off as excitement and forgotten about. Packing to come home triggered that same nagging feeling. The forgotten item, of course, was a spare suitcase for all those gaudy souvenirs. Vacations from Padre to skiing pro- vided that much needed break from the halls of Northwest. After a couple days recuperation from vacation, students were ready once again to face the day at school-until the next vacation rolled around. lby Mary I-Iorvatinl PACKING AND REPACKING can be the hardest part of travel. Jennifer Ferrell packs f0l' Fl0l'id8. lphoto by Stephanie Ferrellj 28 Vacations-break from routine 5' Z V fi x 'V I 4. ff it , ,f wg 'f W ,fi . , ,,, We 70 5 I in