Skyline High School - Olympian Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

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A n lg! it I to ieuetie Niame' visits campus Based on Patrick Dennis' high spirited rel- ative, the tall play l'Auntie lVlame enter- tained enthusiastic audiences November 22 and 23. The production, directed by drama teacher Virginia Buckner, was a success due to the commitment and ef- fort of the cast. The crew's creative out- put transformed the Selmer Berg Audito- rium stage into a Twenties Era backdrop. lt was hard vvork, but lots of fun, said crew member Samantha Blackburn. Eliza- beth Norris, Charlie Herman, and Matt Neely portrayed the major roles in the mirthful comedy. I kW,f,,.'g,: -. ., I 4 ' :Qi .lg f f iff f 1 ff 1 X4 W, at tif 11 A if ,av FmlWay75 if rl

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Director Virginia Buckner Q11 organizes cast and crew during rehearsal. Charlie Herman 12D unsuc- cessfully hides his vulnerability. Todd Evans Q31 ana- lyzes his soul-searching patient, Michael Nebeker. Concerned for Gwen Spaulding C41 are Darcie Mar- quart, Matt Buckner, Cynthia Cahill, and Paul Jep- son. Taking a big step, Nlatt Neely Q53 introduces girlfriend Karen Weggenman to his family. Jack cheese and chutney made by Cynthia Cahill 161 are enjoyed by Aunt lVlame, Elizabeth Norris. Making sure they look their theatrical best before curtain call, Todd Evans and James Davis C71 apply finishing touches. 74 Fall Play

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Musicai piay chants a l Spring annually promises, besides fine weather and bloomage, a play featuring talented would-be student actors. Being of no exception, the musical How to Suc- ceed in Business without Really Trying , directed by drama teacher Virginia Buckner, played lVlay 1-3 in the Selmer Berg Auditorium. Elyse Dukatz was in charge of the dancers, Gary Grout direct- ed the vocal music, and Leonard Wong conducted the orchestra. Scenery for the play was designed with the help of David lVlcGibney. Steven Sirbu played J. Pierreport Finch, who tries to shortcut his way up the ladder of success. His trial and error efforts re- sults in hilarious calamity. Other major roles were played by Matt Buckner, Cassie Angley, and Vanessa Ray. Cast members Q11 include Katerina Apostolau, Karen Williams, Teresa Sun, Vanessa Ray, Robin Brady, and Kalene Parker. ldealist lVlatt Buckner Q25 makes his point loud and clear. Joy Phillips Q31 takes down a dictation from lVlatt Buckner. Other members of the cast Q41 include Alvis Ward, Vanessa Ray, Lisa Hepps, Teresa Sun, Eric Havel, Kenton White, Brett Russell, Steven Sirbu, Sandy Eatherly, lVlatt Buckner, Kalene Parker, Andy Clausen, and Vicki Apostolou. Con- fronting Vanessa Ray, Casie Angley Q51 sings her piece. Thinking man, Steven Sirbu Q61 is determined to succeed in business without really trying. Putting his strategy into practice, Steven Sirbu C71 dictates to Cassie Angley. 76 Spring Musical