Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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

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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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Dances Call Strike cn Cabin Fever Heidi Hunsberger and Tom McFadden take a closer look at the massive teddy bear con- structed by members of the Student Council for the Christmas Dance. Surprised to be chosen raffle king and queen of the Christmas dance, seniors Matt Lux and Barb Raber accept their gifts from the student council 18 — Christmas King Of Hearts