Skyline High School - Olympian Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

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TOP LEFT: Junior Eskridge Taylor enjoys cooling shade during International Day while he listens to the music. TOP RIG HT: Light House for the Blind provided music for International Day . The group performed on the field. BOTTOM LEFT: Robert Pagan and Leticia Lira prepare food for International Day. Other foods were cooked. BOTTOM RIGHT: David Minamoto and Debbie Cheung pose in their Oriental costumes International Day. STUDENT LIFE 49

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International Day originally scheduled for January 7, was postponed until February 10. Taking full advantage of the warm. spring-like weather, Skyline students and faculty enjoyed a chance to get to know cultures different from their own. The day's activities were as spread out as they were diversified. Events ranged from a movie in the auditorium to groups playing on the foot- ball field. Ethnic foods were sold and a karate demonstration was staged on the Senior Lawn during the course of the day. TOP RIGHT: Ken Yamada watched Charlie Sakamoto and Dale Lee give a karate demonstration on the Lawn. BOTTOM LEFT: Greek dancers perform on Inter- national clay. The authentic Greek costumes are worn by Tom Banis, Diana Efstathiou, Marilyn Gray, and George Columbotos. BOTTOM RIGHT: Joyce Harris, Emma Scott, and Geoffeey Watson discuss success of the first lnter- national Day. 48 STUDENT LIFE 'International Day' offers insight into cultures I A fi l

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Ghoulish enough even for those least inclined to palpitations of the heart, the fall play Dracula was certainly an escape from the ordinary Skyline production. Saturday night's performance lapparently due to the presence of a full moonl attracted an anxious crowd, while the Friday performance was a success among the more timid members of the surrounding community. Designed and directed by Flawley T. Farnsworth, drama teacher, the production was accentuated by hazy mist, bats, and howling dogs. Handled by a crew of over one hundred, the special effects were as important to the atmosphere as was the cast. Organizing crews were stage man- agers, Kelly Ferro and Pam Berg-Neilson. An active member of the lnternational Thespian Society, the drama department is devoted to the advancement of dramatic arts in secondary schools throughout the nation. Count Dracula lDan Finnamorel faces Carol's mother, Dr. Seward lBeverly Bascilicatol in a scene of suspense. BELOW LEFT: As Carol lJudy Brunsmanl lies helpless on the couch. Count Dracula prepares to close in on her. BELOW RIGHT: Rick Carrothers applies stage make-up for his role as Carol's fiance, Mark. Straight from Transylvania nocturnal'Dracula'emerges i l l 50 STUDENT LIFE