Southwestern College - Moundbuilder Yearbook (Winfield, KS)

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A retired man played by Doug Delaney describes the pleasures of retired life. See that Building expresses the joy that comes from the recognition of each workers own contribution to the total project. Ihe permanence of the mason's work is celebrated by Tim One in song as Randy Juden works past quitting time to perfect his work. Not all waitresses possess the special art of pleasing customers but Keri Alexander says she is a one-woman show. 7.4;; wmlivhl - The bitter-sweel memories of the relationship be- tween a father and son is told by Paul Jackson in song, The cleaning woman Gthel ManueD vows that her daughter will not follow in her footsteps.

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14 Homecoming Musical Celebrates Working People A musical, Working . celebrating the lives of working people, was presented as a part of the Homecoming Fes- tivities. The character situations in the play were all actual stories of real people based on the personal interviews of Studs Terkel taken from his book Working. Through a series of vignettes, it recounts the pleasure. pain, satisfaction. disappointment, frustration and alien- ation that make up the day-to-day life of working people. Sixty-three different characters were played by: Keri Alexander, Doug Delaney, Lessie Diener, Jason Gillig, Del- bert Henderson. Don Himpel, Paul Jackson, Randy Juden, Debra King, Ethel Manuel. Sonja Nation, Tim Otte, Penny Smith, and Greg White. Special thanks go to director Darnell Lautt, musical di- rector Gary Hodges, costume designer Beverly Weishaar. and choreographer Lana Lowe. Tedium of being a mill worker is expressed by lessie Diener and Randy Judent The need for recognition in each individual's job is expressed by the company.

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Renaissance Festival Rallies Placed in the stockade sponsored by the Dells, Barry Gray experiences the Renaissance method of punishment. The helpless victim, tCrystaI PearD of the Mu Phi sponsored booth. The Pie Assassins . learns the meaning of true friendship. ea, wyslu 4 David Henke was just one who enjoyed the music provided by R. D. Baker on the guitar and John Bennam on the hammer dulcimer. In the spring Southwestern College celebrated the rebirth of nature by hold- ing a Renaissance Fair. This year, due to financial problems, the fair was almost not held. But the drama department and friends rallied even more than ever to bring the festivities off. SGA and 5AA put a , in twodhirds of the funds necessary. ' ' The fair activities included showing of the movie versions of Shakespeare's plays. Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. Ree naissance dancing, and musical and sing- ing groups. Some of the attractions visi- tors enjoyed consisted of: the petting zoo, pottery making, demonstrations, and tons of non-cafeteria style foodl Credit for the success of the festival goes to many people. Many organizations throughout the campus contributed their own skills by operating booths and festi- val activities. Many other willing hands helped with costuming and set produc- tion for the Shakespearean production of The Taming of the Shrew. All in all our Renaissance Fair captures the enthusiasm a small college like Southv western can have for the traditional arts.