Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Cast ' Climbs Every Mountain ' The Von Trapp children (Kristi Hag er, Dave Goodrich, Andrea Cranberry, Marlise Hen- richs. Barb Raber, Bill Walters, Jackie Moore) learn the fundamentals of singing from their governess Maria. Caught in clothes made of gaudy curtains, the children are reprimanded by their father. wm Iti in 1 1 ] The alluring Elsa (Lisa Benda) sings to the captain, (John Kelley) telling of the life they will share after marriage. Captain Von Trapp and his family sing “Edelweiss shortly before their forced de- parture from Austria. 16 — Musical

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At the last act of Folk Pop Convo, John Kel- ley, Mark Johansen and Caroline Seeber ting their rendition of Manilow’t “Why Don ' t We Live Together.’’ While he impersonates comedian Steve Mar- tin, senior Rich Eagen introduces the next act. Where could a person listen to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Malcom X Jazz Band, watch the Texas Repertory Theater’s presenta- tion of “The Diary of Adam and Eve,” and hear Ray Moss, a gra- duate of VMS, do his impression of Elvis? No, not the Arie Crown The- ater in Chicago, but VHS. Surprised, right? The convocations and con- certs featured at the high school were presented to introduce us to culture and enhance our appreciation of the arts. Through a series of consultations between Principal Johnson, Mr. Glen Ellis, convocation chairman, and a student committee comprised of members Bekki Evans, Jo Beth Mad- sen, and Mike Malackowski, the per- formers at the concerts and convos were chosen. The student committee proved beneficial to the administra- tion because it offered the students’ point of view on the programs we would like to see. This year’s convo- cations were more youth-oriented so that the ordinary VHS student couid relate to and enjoy them. Mr. Ellis secured reservations for various groups by getting in touch with Valparaiso University and the Community Concerts Association. The student committee and Mr. Ellis put their heads together, and after several meetings had the whole year planned with special events. Convo« Conc rt» — 15 “Free Falr’e” lead singer entertains the stU ' dent body in the first convocation of the year. Ruth Lohmeyer, Eric Brant, and Mr. Mark Watts help the rock group “Free Fair” pre- sent their rendition of “Star Wars.”

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“Alright, now everyone concen- trate! Remember that opening night, November 17, is only a week away.” “Gretyl and Captain — that was very good that time. Try to remem- ber what you just did when you’re up there Friday night.” “Nuns — yo u must learn your parts and don’t talk when you’re on stage.” If you had attended one of the nightly rehearsals, you would have realized how much work, concentra- tion, and talent went into the pro- duction of the “Sound of Music.” Helping each other through times of depression, fatigue, and times of just not feeling well, the cast became very close. When asked why she chose the “Sound of Music,” direc- tor Alice Noble replied, “I liked the show, it didn’t require a large chorus and it’s a good crowd-drawer.” Besides chickenpox, flu, and ex- haustion, the only other major prob- lem involved with the musical was casting the major parts. Through four days of try-outs, five days of call- backs, and 125 people who audi- tioned, 47 students provided the right combination for the parts. Since the “Sound of Music” was such a large production, a sum in the area of $3,000 was spent on sets and costumes. Set design took patience and dedication since the sets were more detailed, intricate and realistic for this fall’s musical. Costumes also posed a problem, since each of Captain Von Trapp’s children had about four costumes, however, most of the costumes were made by parents and the costume committee. Max (Mark Johansen) listens patiently as Elsa plots to get the captain to propose. The Mother Abbess (Anna Meece) and the sisters (Merribeth Hall, Joy Christiansen, and JoBeth Madsen) discuss the problem they call Maria. The mischieveious Maria (Katie Nagel) steals away from the abby to enjoy the peace of Alps. Musical — 17