Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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14 iwmg tk® mwMM® r®ai W hen is a character not a charac- ter? When he ' s a 6 ' 1 Vi invisi- ble white rabbit. Although never seen, Harvey was treated as a per- son by the cast and formed the basis for the fall production, Harvey, by Mary Chase. Centered around Elwood P. Dowd, the only character to see Harvey, the com- edy depicted how his sister. Veto, attempt- ed to commit him to a mental institution and the situation that resulted. Under the direction of Ms. Alice Noble, the show was presented November 16 and 17 to a total of 450 people and the junior high schools. Tickets were $2 and $3 per person to cover the $1500 production cost. Starting in early October, the 12-mem- ber cast rehearsed after school and in the evenings, Monday through Thursday, put- ting in about 200 hours of acting, not in- cluding technical stage work. Harvey was selected for several rea- sons. It ' s always been a show I ' ve want- ed to do, and it was pretty well balanced as far as male and female characters. It also had a good philosophy, Ms. Noble explained. This philosophy was expressed by El- wood Dowd: My mother used to tell me, In this world, Elwood, you must be oh, so smart, or oh, so pleasant. ' For years I ' ve been smart. I recommend pleasant. — Pom Judson DR. CHUMLEY (Jim Dolfonso) describes psychiatric treatment to Elwood os Dr. Sanderson (Mike Pat- rick), Veto, Myrtle Moe, ond Judge Gaffney lend him support. Foil Ploy

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f J7 hot do cor washes, candy cane and flower sales, and food booths have in common? They were all club money makers. Since stu- dents weren ' t allowed to sell products to the community, fundraisers were mainly service projects, sock hops, and bake sales. DECA sponsor Judy Commers said that fundraisers were incorporated as part of the marketing classes. It ' s a learning ex- perience,” she explained. We can plan goals and procedures in managing money and promotions. She added that proceeds went toward financing weekend ex- penses for state competition. Primarily through sock hops, bake sales, and bookstore souvenirs. Pep Club bought treats and decorations for athletic teams. According to Sponsor Sharon Nuppnau, Pep Club ' s fundraisers served more than just the club. To finance prom, the junior class also raised money throughout the year. Accord- ing to Sponsor Mara Fiegle-Hicks, the pro- ceeds came mainly from a carwash, com- puter dating, and class dues. She noted that while the officers learned leadership skills, the students mainly worked toward a good prom. Scheduled at the beginning of the year, money makers provided more than mon- ey. They provided a social gathering, and students learned how to handle money and deal with people,” said Assistant Prin- cipal Robert Sutton, coordinator. Pom Judson I 13 Fundraisers

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ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN, Elwood Dowd (Brian Gill) presents Nurse Kelly (Valerie Bell) with a bouquet of dahlias before going out for the evening. DISCUSSING THE LAWSUIT against Dr. Chumley, Veto Simmons (Melissa Daniels) and Myrtle Mae Sim- mons (Jennifer Blake) ask Judge Gaffney ' s (Andy Roberts) advice. LOOKING FOR HARVEY in vain, Ethel Chauvenet (Elizabeth Williams) cannot understand who El- wood is introducing to her. It had a good philosophy. — Director Alice Noble ft- 15 Foil Play