South Vermillion High School - Old Gold and Black Yearbook (Clinton, IN)

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FIREMEN came to the rescue just in time to save the kids and the computers. Fire chief Bob Miller listens to A.J. and Jennifer’s explaination while his men free Randy and Sharon from their ropes. 24 MUSICAL CONVINCING Albert (Chris Benskin) to help in the plan required the use of blackmail. AJ. (Brent Frazier) and Jennifer (Tami Corado) threaten to tell how Albert entered the school’s computer system if he doesn’t help.

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SHARING special moments together is a part of any growing relationship. The Christmas dance gave Mary Beardsley and Dieter Kaufman an opportunity to be together. LIFE'S daily pressures sometimes overwhelmed NOT only do couples help each other in emo- a person. After play rehearsal Megan Barnes tional needs, but also in academic problems, comforts Amy Wright. Michele Williams aids Chris Fossi with his assignments. RELATIONSHIPS 23

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Creating a computer comedy Many hours of preparation and work went into making “When the Chips are Down a success. pany for stealing his ideas many years before. Jennifer (Tami Corado) wanted re- venge on a teacher for giving her friend sixteen hours of detention. Both learned that revenge didn’t pay when their schemes intertwined. A.J. (Brent Frazier) was in charge of planning Jenni- fer's revenge. He devised a scheme for them to break into the school computer and change the teacher’s file. They enlisted the help of Albert (Chris Benskin), as well as three others, and were ready for the plan. Upon finishing their task, they discovered Jaggert’s plan to blow up the entire line of computers, which couldn’t be allowed to take place. The kids were once more forced to break into the school. This time to stop Jaggert. Again they were dis- covered, but being grounded was the least of their wor- ries. Jaggert had learned their attempt to stop him and had waited for them. He tied the kids together and left them in a room filled with the soon-to-be nonexis- tant computers. A.J., Jenni- fer, and the others all used their heads, especially Punker (Inga Beard) who was able to set off the alarm with her head. The firemen came just in time to untie the kids, allowing Albert to stop the destruction. Everyone who was in- volved in the production felt a sense of relief when the curtains closed on Saturday. Walda Louden commented, ‘‘It was the longest six weeks of my life.” However, James Gambill said, “I was worried when I found out that only the choir was going to be in the musical, but I thought we did a really good job. Misty Wright As the house lights dimmed over the audience, the cast of the spring musi- cal hurried to their places. The chaos was quickly orga- nized into neat rows of stu- dents as the curtains began to open. The stage was transformed into a high-tech world, the setting of ‘‘When the Chips Are Down”. The musical centered on one intention ... revenge. Professor Jaggert (Philip Harrison) wanted revenge on the ICM computer com- SHflRON (Stephanie McCord) and Randy (lames Gambill), as well as A.J. and Jennifer, learned the dangers of revenge. After tying the kids together, Professor Jaggert (Philip Harri- son) explains his plans to the captive audience. PANCAKE make-up had to be worn by all actors and actresses while on stage. Brent Frazier strives to get just the right look for his role. MUSICAL 25