Southern Garrett County High School - Highlander Yearbook (Oakland, MD)

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Practice worthwhile Not as easy as it seems After many hours of practice and hard work, the senior class presented the play, The Second Lady, early in March. Senior Eric Eiswert stated, ‘‘The class play was a lot of hard work and required a lot of dedication, but in the end, everything worked out. | made a lot of new friends and I'll never forget all the great times the cast had. Suck ‘em up!”’ Michelle Deckman (12) led the cast with her quick thinking and great leadership abilities. ‘‘My character in the play was kind of like me. It was a lot of work, but it was a lot of fun. | wouldn't change it for the world.” Eric Eiswert (12) played a charasmatic, egotistical presi- dential advisor that led the president into many conflicts. The role of the presidential candidate was portrayed by Andy Pope (12). The presidential candidate was very back- ward and was persuaded easily into many faltering situa- tions. Andy said, ‘Il enjoyed playing the part of Maxwell Wright very much. It was an experience that | wouldn't trade for anything.”’ Dawn Warnick (12) presented a hilarious performance that was mixed between her sceaming at the president's family and watching woody-wood pecker while stuffing her face with Kentucky Fried Chicken. Dawn said, ‘I liked my charac- ter because it was fun to play. It was enjoyable and drew a lot of laughs.” There were many fine characters that helped make this a successful play. Senior Tabitha Sliger said, ‘Practices got to be a little tiring, but over all they were fun. We put on the play well, and the audience seemed to enjoy the play.” Senior Class Play 13

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The couple looks frustrated as sen- ior Eric Eiswert tries to explain why the marriage is a good deal. The cou- ple did finally get married. Senior Tabitha Sliger looks con- fused as John McCartney (12) tries Seniors Michelle Deckman and to explain his actions. Tabitha Andy Pope finalize their marriage by played the part of the maid and a kiss. Michelle played the part of a John's role was portrayingapreach- smart and witty secretary to the er. president. Neils Neha RIO EI A CM, e 1 i : : | tee Front row: Lori McCain, Tabitha Michelle Deckman, Eric Eiswert, Presidential advisor Eric Eiswert Sliger, Dawn Warnick, John Greta Younkin, Todd Welch, Chris (12) gives a disgusted look of Why McCartney Back row: Alden Per- Helbig, Paul Wampler me?as his fellow play characters try ando, Andy Pope, Mr. Barry Shaffer, his patience. This is Eric’s first school play. 12-Senior Class Play

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Behind the scenes Piece of Have you ever thought about what goes on behind the curtains? The spectacular preparations for the play, The Second Lady, was hard, but fun, work. Let’s look at just a few of the brain boggling jobs that must be done to make the play setting absolutely perfect. There were a few small accidents that occured. Todd Welch (12) was quoted as saying, ‘The funniest thing that happened was when Alden Perando (12) and John McCartney (12) were taking down the mov- ie screen in the cafeteria and since the lad- der was old and needed replaced, it started giving away and down came Alden and John.” The scene itself: furniture, the right pic- tures, glasses, Carpet and so on must be found to make the right scene. Then things were arranged a million times to suit the characters’ and the direc- tor’s taste. After everything was right, the Stage crew got to relax for just a second. They would soon be on the run to find that , cake little something that was missing. Director Miss Jane Avery said, “| was pleased with the cooperation of the com- munity and the school. | thought it was a success and | hope everyone learned som e- thing from doing the play.”’ What about the many hours spent on make-up? Someone spent much of their time making sure that the characters looked great for the viewing audience. Greta Younkin (12) said, “‘It was different having so much make-up on. It took time putting it on and taking it off.” The Second Lady had many memorable moments. The times the characters spent together were enjoyable and won't ever be forgotten. Senior Chris Helbig stated, ‘‘The time | will remember the most was when a scene ended and there was nobody to close the curtain. Greta Younkin (12) came run- ning out of the dressing room to close it. | thought the play was put together quite well and everyone seemed to enjoy them- selves.”