Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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A young Ebenezer Scrooge Ureshman Ryan Krasilo courts his girlfriend Belle Ureshman Catherine Mwslclo. The ghost of Christmas past replayed for Scroogea segmentofhis early life, show- ing him his changed attitude about life. The ghost of Christmas present Uunlor Jason JonesT confronts Ebenezer Scrooge Uunior James DoblesL warn- ing him about hlsmlserly behavior. The ghost taught Scrooge that many others were less fortunate than he. 16 5-t-u-d-e-n-t IOiOf-e fallplay .x .xrmxxmv x The ghost of Jacob Marley Tsophomore Jacob Sundermeyen materlanzes out of a cloud of smoke in front of Scrooge Uunlor James Dobiesy Marley revealed to Scrooge hls regret about his own selfish ways while he was alive.

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OCK OF A BAY A week filled with school spirit led up to a Homecoming weekend that produced a football team win and a dance 'ion the dock of a bay. 'The students' participation made spirit week a lot of fun, Student Council member senior Jim Dechow saidi 'iit started out Tuesday with Hippie day. Wednesday was Western day, Thursday was Clash day and the bonfire, and Friday was Black and Gold day with the traditional pep ral- Iy. According to Dechow, all of the Homecoming week activities were or- ganized by Student Council. The Homecoming court was the center of attraction for the bonfire held Thursday. Seniors Dana Homecoming dance tops Off MacLaurin, Lynne Becher, Courtney Fitzpatrick, Jenny Satterwhite, and Courtney Apple were selected to the court. HI was really surprised, Sat- terwhite said about being crowned queen. HI never thought it would be me. The football captains were intro- duced, and then a dummy represent- ing the team's Friday opposition, Westerville South, was thrown on the fire to a roar of cheers from the stu- dents. Friday came with the traditional pep rally in the gymnasium. The foot- ball team was recognized, and the cheerleaders pepped up the crowd. Also leading cheers were Student rmw 2'! m ' s't'u'd'e'n't a Bear victory and ends Spirit Week celebrations Council members who all dressed ap- propriately in cheerleading outfits. The students were not disappoint- ed when they saw their football team soundly beat Westerville South 31-7, and the dance the next night provided a way to celebrate the vic- tory. HThe music and the dancing added up to a great time and a lot of great memories for me. junior Jennifer Smith said. According to Carol Baltimore. lights and seagulls were hung from the ceiling, and beach murals dec- orated the wall to set the scene for the evening's theme: NSitting on the Dock of a Bay. :NMIAPOZ-viw f-i'f-c homecoming

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i M 'e t g a s 'i a 1- a a The spirit of Christmas was ex- hibited in early December when the Drama Department, under the direc- tion of Dave Hammond, presented A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carols three-day run was attended by 150 to 200 people each night, according to Hammond. Audience member senior Julie El- iot enjoyed the show. lll loved the special effects. and the cast had a lot of energy, Eliot said. Most of all, I thought the guy playing Scrooge was excellent. Drama Club president senior Erin Krasik explained why Hammond chose A Christmas Carol. 'iMr. Hammond wanted to do a ,, v.3;v t - txxnguytli 3 'm4 Drama department performs show before the auditorium Closed in December, and he also wanted to include as many people as possible. Krasik said. The 40 member cast contained students from all grade levels l'The upperclassmen played the leading roles while the freshmen took on the smaller parts and Chorus roles, junior Jim Dobies said. Dobies played the leading role of Ebenezer Scrooge. HA lot of new people got involved in the production. Dobies said. l'For some it was their first experience on the stage. Rehearsals were from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. or from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. own version Qsz'ckens' classic $4 C hristmas Carol every day after school for four weeks. Hammond not only directed the show but also designed the sets with the help of professional designer Scott Dillionr The special effects were a high- light. according to Dobies, We used fog machines and strobe lights to introduce the supernatural ghosts that haunt Scrooge. Dobies said. When asked about his impression of the play. Dobies contorted his face into a frown and muttered, HBah humbug! l'No, I'm just joking, he laughed. Hlt really was a lot of fun, S't'u'd'e'n't fall play l'l'f't' l7