Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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April Antics Folk Concert Variety shows expose talents Two productions featuring musicians, dancers, and comedians were as varied as the performers themselves. Ushering in the 1973 entertainment sea- son, the Folk Concert was entirely composed of music ranging from Bacharach to Taylor to students ' original compositions. The audience of 380 especially enjoyed Mexican exchange student Oscar Gutierrez ' rendition of his song, Sad and Love . The cooperation of stage manager Ed Bertholet and the lighting crew combined to make the production a personal and pro- fessional success for the musicians involved. Playing to almost full houses on both performance nights, April Antics showcased a wide variety of student and faculty talent. Comedy spots like the Kazoo Choir, the Zambeenies, and School Daze kept the pace moving between musical numbers, dance groups, and a dramatic reading. The show ' s finale was a bluegrass band led by teachers Kurt Anderson and Jim Hunn, with faculty and student cast members backing-up as chorus. TOP: During a tribute to the late Jim Croce, Rus- ty Chester sings one of Croce ' s early songs, Roll- er Derby Queen during the Folk Concert. ABOVE : Special effects, lighting and music help modern dancers (row 1) Cathy Andrews, Linda Jones, Susan Sengpiel, Andi Andrews, (row 2) Les- sie Carpenter, Boni Foldesv, and Keri Braun create a Space Race . 16

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LEFT : Overcoming her initial reaction of shock and surprise . Homecoming Queen Sue Ruge leaves the football field at half-time, MIDDLE: Dancers Chris Steck and JoAnne Learn- ing boogie to a medley of tunes from the late 50 ' s-70 ' s. BELOW: Mary Staley and Phil Pflughaupt discuss the evening over cider and cookies served by sophomore volunteers.

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m r Ik r ' H i v ABOVE: With the help of Bette Midler, Cindy Beif mimes her affections for The Leader of the Pack . ABOVE LEFT: The International Kazoo Choir and Emporium. Doug Kashner, Jill Hohneck, John Kurman, Kathy Griffin, Keith Wetmore, Mary Beth Waldschmidt, and Rick Romanenko interrupt April Antics with an unscheduled audition . LEFT: Not taking mother’s advice are from right to left Mindy Ohler, Lynne Harkel, Kim Kohloff, Lynn Thiele, Lisa Fischer, Cathy Braith- waite, and the rest of the School Daze cast. 17