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

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Medley hits right note with critics Most high school teenagers would pick Halloween ll over Oklahoma or West Side Story. However, the songs from those classic plays are known and recognized by people of all ages. The Spring musical revue was compris- ed of several selections from popular plays. An Evening of Musical Theatre consisted of 26 of these musical hits, that was presented in such a way as to hold the attention of any audience. The atmosphere of each of the different selections actually made the audience feel all over again the pity for the trauma of a broken heart that Maria CTeresa Brownl and Tony tDan Sandra Rodriguez re-creates little orphan Annie, as she optimistically sings Tomorrow . IB Musical Stephensl had to deal with in West Side Story. When asked about singing Honey Bun from the musical South Pacific, Leslie Juenke said, lt was interesting for me cause l've never danced with a guy wearing a coconut before! The castfcompany of this revue included: Diana Adair, Julia Barton, Jason Bell, Teresa Brown, Pat Budlong, Tim Burdsall, Albert Cavazos, Julie Eddy, Meri- lee Goodwin, Doreen Hill, Scott Ingalls, Kim Jacobs, Jessica Jennings, Leslie Juenke, Barry Lanford, Mark Napier, Cathy Nichols, Darryl Ohlenbusch, Dina Rivera, Sandra Rodriguez, Dana Stephens. Llnderstudies consisted of: Chris Helrr Rennette Hill, Sean Johnson, Wendy Lar Mamie Roth, Sheri Thomson and a chori of six: Kevin Dooney, Clark Godfrey, M helle Jockers, Kevin Snow, Dana Steve and Carla Swayze. John lgo, leading columnist for a loc paper, couldn't have summed it up bett when he said, 'Book' shows are le frightening for high school performers . a revue is out there, do or die. For any tin it was excellent, for a first time ever Clark, it was literally fantastic. One of the reasons that the musical got such high acclaim was clue to the company's ability to make the scene as life-like as possible. Merilee Goodwin and Albert Cavazos are the drivers of the Surrey with a Fringe on Top from the musical Oklahoma. Most popular with the student body was Leslie Juenke and Barry Lanford's version of Honey Bun from the play South Pacific.

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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

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Contestants awarded UIL sweepstakes The literary and drama LIIL contestants excelled in their individual and group com- zetitions. Thirty-five students advanced to he regional competition held in Corpus Ihristi on April 16-17. Their outstanding :fforts were rewarded with the 30-5A sweepstakes trophy. Three individuals, ,aurie Baker, Chris Brown, and Wendy .ane, were state finalists. ' The eight weeks of preparation for the LllL One-Act Play, Liliom, proved both X ' ' and rewarding for the Tom Clark Players. Crew member, Cathy Schmidt said, The Liliom cast was primar- ily made up of inexperienced actors, but we all helped each other to grow and become our characters, making Liliom a beautiful and talent-packed show. Along with Marshall High School, they received top honors at the district and area competi- tion. Liliom also received alternate play at the regional competition. The One-Act Play was selected primarily for LIIL and had a strong possibility for state material, said drama director, Mr. Richard Hoag. The uni- queness of this play with a setting in the 1800's was characterized by setting changes in black interludes with music in the background. Mr. Hoag said, the play was a combination of four year drama stu- dents, and it will be sad to see them leave. A few of the literary competitions included debate, spelling, newswriting, and persuasive speaking. -as .SJ xi x winners. FRONT ROW: Karen Klein, first dis- pewriting, Matt Howard, One-Act Play, Barry One-Act Play, Dan Stephens, One-Act Play, Juenke, One-Act Play, Bettye Moon, speech Cathy Schmidt, One-Act Play, Lisa Lovelace, Play, Sara Larson, One-Act Play district All Cast, areafregional Honorable Mention, Dana One-Act Play. SECOND ROW: Kris fourth district debate, David Read, second typewriting, Mark Yanta, second district spell- Debbie Quick, One-Act Play districtlarea Honora- Mention, Melissa Hardin, second district headline THIRD ROW: Yakir Siegal, fourth district W state in informative speaking was like a grand to a very fun year in extemporaneous speaking. I the event! One Act was beautiful. I enjoyed playing simple, gutsy Liliom, and although we lost at after winning state last year, I still felt it was a experience. Chris Brown A ready writing, Theresa Estrada-Berg, fourth district debate, Madelon Yanta, fourth district newswriting and fourth district informative speaking, Wendy Lane, fifth state spelling, Marilyn Cowan, fourth district fea- ture writing. FOURTH ROW: Laurie Raker, first dis- trict feature writing and third state editorial writing, Bob Betchel, second district debate, Ted Gistaro, One- Act Play district Honorable Mention and state All Star Cast, George Hanna, third district ready writing, Liz Key, One-Act Play, Preston Kent, first district number sense. FIFTH ROW: Yutaka Wajima, third district sci- ence, Scott Foster, second district debate, Chris Brown, One-Act Play districtlarealregional All Star Going to state in spelling was a great experience because it's really a challenge to compete with the top twelve in Texas. The best part is the ex- citement everyone feels during the awards ceremony. Wendy Lane .....T..s,,,.,7,,c .,.. - t Cast and first state informative speaking, Darryl Ohl- enbusch, fourth district persuasive speaking, Corey Chandler, One-Act Play and first district persuasive speaking, Catherine Green, first district newswriting and first district headline writing, Mark Greaves, One- Act Play crew member, Richard Hoag, drama coach, Jerry Evans, One-Act Play crew member, Yvonne Gadeke, journalism coach. NOT PICTLIRED: Jessica Jennings, One-Act Play, Alan Spurgeon, One-Act Play crew member. Just getting to regional and then state UIL contest is exciting. Actually winning at them is intoxicating, but then it wears off Laurie Baker UlL l9