Union City Community High School - Successus Yearbook (Union City, IN)

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I. The hopefuls appear for wardrobe tryouts on Monday morning at U.C. 2. Some good examples of 50’s style are found in Ann Jones, Chandy Shiltz, and Tonia Skiver. 3. Mr. Root smiles through the pain of his freshly shaved face. 4. Faculty members appear in their 50’s finery. 5. Susan Crow, from “Hoosicrs , offered helpful advice and comments. 6. 6:00 homeroom found the cast ready to go. 7. Charter buses provide plush comfort for the cast. 8. Waiting for wardrobe to O.K. our hair and clothing, was a lengthy process. 9. Dave Harshman and Mr. Black do not pass inspection and must go through “Hair . 10. The “Set” — organized confusion. 11. The referees arc actual IHSAA officials. 12. The extras wait to be seated. 11 12 3

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u.e.e.M.s. — oa1 wcazjoa “The movies? You mean the real movies?” These and other comments of disbelief followed the stunned silence which greeted Mr. Goldsberry's announcement that we had been asked to be extras in the filming of “Hoo-sicrs“, a movie being made in Knightstown about Indiana basketball in the 1950’s. Roars of approval and delight followed. The days that followed were busy ones indeed as we discussed hair styles and clothing. Goodwill stores and attics were searched for the perfect outfit. Mr. Welch was the first to make the supreme sacrific as he appeared one morning minus his beard of nine years. Mr. Root soon followed, and Mr. Black stalled — hoping for a miracle. The casting director came to look us over on Nov. 11th and picked several examples from the 50’s clad crowd to show us what look to strive for. Friday — November 15: The big day had arrived and the would-be stars reported to their homerooms for attendance at 6:00 A.M. The charter buses, generously provided by local donors pulled out about 6:30. We disembarked in Knightstown and were herded into several classrooms to be checked by wardrobe. If we were suitable we were then direct- ed to a large heated tent on the school grounds where we bided our time by learning the “Hickory” school song. Those who did not pass this first inspection were sent to “Hair” — that dreaded final resting place of many a curl and mustache. Many passed through those shears, trimmers and combs including Mr. Black, Mr. Drill and Mr. Baum, and finally arrived in the gym (the “set”) looking strange indeed! Upon entering the set, we encountered an astonishing array of paraphernalia and people. Cameras, light, screens, fans, cables, chairs, etc. covered the floor and technicians, grips, gaffers, actors, directors, etc. were busy setting up lights, moving light screens, talking into their head phone sets, sweeping and resweeping the floor, practicing their lines and doing whatever it was they were supposed to do. The “perspiration lady” was of special interest as she carried a bottle around and sprayed the ball players in preparation for their scenes. There was a lot going on and we appreciated it because we did a whole lot of sitting. We did get to do w.hat we do best — be basketball fans. We booed, hissed and cheered sometimes in pantomime. We broke for lunch about 2:00 and raced to the buses to pick up our lunches fixed by our cafeteria staff very early that morning. We took them to another heated tent to cat and reported back to the set for work — more sitting. Mr. Lcahcy and Mrs. Wagoner entertained us with “The Swing on our return and drawings were held during the day to further help pass the time. Stars, Gene Hackman, Shcb Wooley, Barbara Hcrshey graciously gave autographs and had their pictures taken with those brave enough to ask. Our day in the sun finally ended about 7:30 as a happy, but tired and hungry group, boarded the somewhat less comfortable school buses for the long trip home. We arrived back at the home studio about 9:45 in the pouring rain to be greeted by the patient parents who had been waiting since 8:30 for us. Nothing could dampen the enthusiasm of some however, as they planned a return trip on Saturday to the set on buses provided by the movie personnel to have another go at stardom. Our fondest hope now is that we don't all end up on the cutting room floor! Oh well, it was a very memorable day for the U.C. cast — no matter what. Hurray for Hollywood!

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1 Wc sit and wait — or stand and wait. 2. The “adult” extras root for Old “Hickory.” 3. Mr. Leahey and Mrs. Wagoner entertain the crowd during lunch break. 4. Barbara Hersey appears on the set. 5. Gene Hackman prepares for a scene. 6. The weary cast gathers for the trip home. 4