Superior High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Superior, NE)

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A meddlesome neighbor (liigrid Peterson) tries to avoid trouble by warning llie Hhikes (Nancy Headriclc, Margo Eickmann and Randy Alexander) of the coming moh. Discussing the issue ot kicking the Blakes off Sycamore Street are neighbors Grace Denton (Jeanne FuUerton), Mrs. McAllister (Linda Thomas) and Clarice Morrison (Linda Powell). Frank Morrison (Rodney Deuel), leader of the mob on Sycamore Street, attempts to revive their hatred toward the Blakes and reaf- firm their purpose, but the group is beginning to realize the horror of what they planned to do. Cast of Characters Arthur Hayes .... John Mullet Mrs. McAllister . . . Linda Thomas Ginny Tanii Adams Frank Morrison . . . Rod Deuel Joseph Blake .... Randy Alexander Clarice Morrison . . . . Debra Stone, Linda Powell Roger Morrison . . Glenn Cacek Chris Morrison. . . . Linda Karmazin Charlie Denton . . . Mark Diehl Grace Denton .... Paula Hansen, Jeanne Fullerton Bill McAllister .... Terry Zeigler Phyllis Hayes Kathy Robinson, Bev Clabaugh Mrs. Harkness .... Linda Woerner Caroline Hayes . . . Peggy Pettigrew, Cynthia Higer Judy Blake .... Margo Eickmann. Peggy Thompson Mac Garv 1 iilich Irma Janet Braun Anna Blake . Nancy Headrick, Peggy Ayres Mrs. Carson Ingrid Peterson Residents of Sycamore Street Mike Jacoby, Sandy Bridwell Roger Lemke, Linda Karmazin, Ken Adams, , iusan Dixon, Patty Underwood. Richard Behrendi , Sandy Wehrman, Dixie Fintel, Roberta Christense n, Tom Rathbun, Barb Shroyer 55

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A greater challenge tlian a situation comedy was chosen by the Class of 70 when they selected the social drama, THUNDER ON SYCAMORE STREET, to present April 16-17. The play was double-cast, giving everyone who tried out a chance to have a speaking part. Others were drafted for the mob scene. Sycamore Street citizens turn from average, quiet neigh- bors to a tense, determined mob when Joseph Blake, an ex-convict, and his family move in. Deciding that there is no place for the Blakes on their block, the good people of Sycamore Street plan to march on the Blake home and force them to leave. As the mob reaches the height of their anger, Blake stands up to them, assisted by quiet, thoughtful Arthur Hayes. Forced to realize what they are doing, the people come to their senses and leave the Blakes in peace. Carcilinc H;iycs (Cynthia Higcr) learns of the steps being taken against the Blakes from Mac (Gary Ulhch). Irnia (Janet Braiin) and Roger Morrison (Glenn Gacek). Caroline Hayes (Peggy Pettigrew) hugs her father, Artluir Hayes (John Mullet) after he has regained her confidence by standing up to the group threatening the Blakes. 54

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e said ' e could teach me. J J and that ' s exactly what Henry Higgins did. The all-school musical MY FAIR LADY brought a few tears and much laughter to the captivated audience. It took many hours of practice and hard work from the stage crew, art department and student actors and actresses to make the Feb. 23 and 24 production possible. The plot centered around the almost impossible trans- formation of Eliza Doolittle from a Cockney flower girl to a lady. It took place in London, England in 19 1 2. Eliza ' s conversion first began as a hopeless wager be- tween Colonel Pickering and Henry Higgins, both linguistic experts. After many weeks of preparation, Eliza proved her- self worthy of being a lady only to be disregarded and for- gotten when congratulations were handed out. She left Hig- gins with the idea of marrying Freddy Eynsford-Hill, but in the end, Higgins realized he had Grown Accustomed to Her Face. The directors, Mr. Gordon Harper and Mr. John Mills, spent many hours coaching the students in Cockney and other English accents, and in vocal and instrumental scores. Approximately 100 students aided in various areas of the production, and made this delightful story a reality to theii watchers. % f After leaving Henry Higgins, Eliza (Kathy Robinson) visits his mo- ther (Nancy Headrick) for tea and tells other mistreatment. 56