Tom C Clark High School - Witness Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Talent show adds S3300 to prom fund From dancers to vocal duos, comedy acts to rock groups, the 1982 Senior Top Hat Revue had something for nearly everyone. New stage lights were placed around the stage and the Topcats, in their tophats, and tails opened the show with a Broad- way routine. What followed had the mak- ings of a professional talent revue. The judges, Rick Austin of KLLS radio station and Dr. Evelyn Troxler, professor of voice at the University of Texas at San Antonio, finally decided that first place should go to Rick Davidson, whose show was a combination comedy and juggling act. I really was surprised that l won. My act was totally an improvisation though l knew what l was going to do. The really great part was the screaming when l brought out the eggs. Second place was taken by a rock band, Prenzence. Headed up by Shawn Sahm at vocals, the group pelted out an original called Time Can't Erase . Bobby Blessum was on bass, Jim Collins played guitar and sang backup vocals, and Troy Haynes played drums lt was really freaky when those chicks ripped my shirt, grinn- ed Sahm. The Clark Jazz Quartet, including Ar- nold Cantu on the saxophone, Joe Hanna on bass, Todd Kaiser on percussion, and Steve Krenz on guitar, was awarded third for their toe-tapping, hand-clapping perfor- mance. Joe Hanna said, Watching the au- dience get excited and seeing the people dance in the back of the auditorium was just great. Senior class treasurer, Dawn Phinney, commented, We were hoping it would be a success because it is our biggest money- maker. Fortunately it was all that and more. In the words of Mr. Richard Bolt, senior class sponser, The money we made was phantasmagoriclu Lisa Scott Overwhelmed by the fact that he won first place in the 1982 Top Hat Revue, Rick Davidson accepts his trophy from emcee Ted Gistaro as participants look on. Shawn Sahm, lead vocal and guitarist of the rock group, Prezence, plays his original composition, Time Can't Erase , Prezence placed second in the talent show, 16 Talent Show

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1 4,17 lun - 'A A l 'v : 2 3' G. r' o N m :J o Eurasia. ,sn 'K if 4, be f V , , em i I was really disappointed about going to the Supreme with my leg in a cast, but excited nonetheless. My date, Billy Troutz, helped me and gave a lot of sup- port. lreally had a good time, and l hope to go to the Supreme next year, without a cast. Michelle Rutherford Freshman 'V' Lanterns and kites hang from the ceiling in keeping with the Oriental theme Despite the crowded dancefloor Gary Turner and Lisa Brown enjoy themselves rocking to the sound of

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Ihris Brown, cast as the blood thirsty Dracu vrepares to attack his next victim, Lucy Sewa rd, played by Leslie Juenke, in the drama depart- ment's adaptation of the novel by Bram Stoker. I r I s-fvffp rev-'Q' if ...wt K, M uf Melodrama provides fun I would describe Dracula as almost melodramatic, but capturing its original historical flavor and the sophistication of Dracula himself, said Lisa Bartles. After a month and a half of hard prac- tice, on October 24, 29, and 31, the drama department presented a version of Dracula adapted from the original novel and other versions of the story by Mr. Richard Hoag, drama director. It came complete with all of the eerie details, including organ music, rolling fog, bats, and ghostly ushers. Eight- eenth century costumes and unusual makeup added to the effect. Mr. Hoag said, The whole thing was designed for an atmospheric effect on the people. The play involved many new per- sonalities for the performers, as Greg Mon- tgomery discovered. He said, I especially enjoyed being in Dracula because I enjoy character roles. That's just another part of my personality. Playing a crazy old Englishman was fun because it's mel Cathy Nichols added, The part I played was different than any I had ever done, so it was a learning experience. And Ted Gistaro summed up his participation by ad- ding, 'klonathan Harker involved a range of emotions I had never portrayed before. That, combined with the extravagant set and special effects, made it one of the year's more enjoyable shows. Marilyn Cowan 'Dracula' cast Count Dracula ................ Chris Brown Lucy Seward .,.... Leslie Juenke, Doreen Hill Jonathan Harker ............... Ted Gistaro Professor Van Helsing ......... George Hanna Rebecca Maylee .......,.,... Cathy Nichols Dr. Seward .................. Elizabeth Key Hennessey . .Barry Lanford, Greg Montgomery Nina Wells ..... Lisa Lovelace, Sheri Thomson Mr. Renfield ................... Kevin Snow Brides of Dracula ..,.,.,... Lisa Bartles, Kim Bencivenga, Julie Christie, Kristen Crenshaw, Rennette Hill, Jessica Jennings, Alison Klassen, Marnie Roth, Dana Stevens, Laura Villarreal, Luanne Williams Dr. Seward, Jonathan Harker and Professor Van Helsing try in vain to comfort the distraught Lucy. Dracula I7