Tigard High School - Tiger Yearbook (Tigard, OR)

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F A LL D R AM A casr or CHARACTERS 'David And Lisa' Probes Emotionall Disturbed The pain and joy of self discovery in a school for emotion- ally disturbed children was the subject of the THS Oct. 24 and 25 fall production of James Reach's David and Lisaf, David Clemens, a boy with a mortal fear of being touch- ed, was played by Tim Dull. Lisa Brandt, a schizophrenic, was portrayed by Debi Mayernik. Other cast members were Steve Holgate, director of the school, with David Kahr and Debbie Vaughan as staff mem- bers. Lotte Beisvag, Norwegian exchange student, made her acting debut as David's mother. Patients were Dave Skog- lund, Alison Lindsay and Bob Cormier. The actors received invaluable help from staff members of the Perry Center Home for Children who provided in- sight into the workings of an emotionally disturbed mind. Using both experimental staging and lighting the cast, laden with underclassmen, played to capacity audiences. David . . . ..... Tim Dull Lisa ....... Debi Mayernik School Director . Steve Holgate David's Parents. . . Paul Garrett Lotte Beisvag School Staff ..... Dave Kahr Debbie Vaughan Sharon Arnold Lynette Galloway Brian Craig Patients. . . . Thugs . . . . . Little Girl .... . Dyan Nemarnik Alison Lindsay Dave Skoglund Bob Cormier Mike McCarley Marion Hall .Tom Hargrove Gary Heintz . . Lisa Lindsay SHRINKING INTO ANOTHER PERSONALITY Cleftj in a moment of stress, Lisa transforms herself into second personality of Muriel. Lead role featured Debi Mayernik. ANGERED AT REMOVAL FROM SCHOOL Cabovej, David releases pent up frustrations on helpless head counselor of Berkeley School, portrayed by Thespian President Steve Holgate. DARKNESS OF DEPRESSION Cabove leftl shrouds David, played by novice actor Tim Dull, as he retreats from reality. Title roles featured two Tigard High juniors.

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EYE-BALLING BOSOM BUDDY Cbelowl Jeannie Caswell is sur- prised that her better half, Mary Silvey, gets the first laugh. RIOTOUS RAGS ffar belowj clothe all the hicky hillbillies at the annual Sadie Hawkins barn dance. The absence of decorations is courtesy of Girls' League. 17 MONTHS PREGNANT Qrightj Robin Fletcher modestly dresses to conceal her condition caused by an overdose of grits and jowls.

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i s 1 w E 5 WRESTLING WITH COUNSELOR Cabovej Lisa struggles with John, portrayed by Dave Kahr. Due to her mental problems Lisa lacked the maturity to handle a crisis logically. MOMENT OF RARE PEACE fabove leftj is captured by Actors Bob Cormire, Mike McCarley, Dyan Nemamik, Debbie Vaughan, Alison Lindsay, Sharon Arnold, Marion Hall and Dave Skoglund. SHADOWS OF DAVID'S TRUE SELF fleftj is all that is revealed to his despondent mother as he leaves for school after totally re- jecting the influence of his overprotective parents.