Warwick High School - Warwick Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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e EMPATHY GOES ALONG WAY as Helen, 1rac eS I j | a e ere Jessica Smith, receives comfort from Katie Keller, Jennifer Camacho, concerning her de- fects in a scene from “The Miracle Worker”. Thanks to much time and effort, this year’s fall production, “The Mir- acle Worker”, was a complete suc- cess. The story, which dealt with the childhood of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan, was directed by Mrs. Medina Swann and student- director Mary Harrington. The dra- ma was one of the most professional- ly handled plays Warwick has ever seen. The set, largely possible due to loans made by local antique shops, was decorated with 19th century fur- niture. The costumes, also 19th cen- tury, were borrowed from Christo- pher Newport College’s costume department. Set building was accom- plished by the department of 'Tech- nology Education, and Sight and Sound crews worked long and hard to get the stage lighting perfect. So, thanks to everyone, who in any way, helped make this play the success it was. by John Keeter STAGING MOVES AND ACTIONS of the BATTLING OVER HELEN’S REBELLION: actors and actresses in a scene, Mrs. Medina Annie Sullivan, Robin Woolfolk, argues with Swann is in complete concentration. Intent on Captain Keller, John Keeter while Jimmie, making a successful production, Mrs. Swann David Richardson, (seated) eggs them on. often felt the frustration. 20 Miracles

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4 WHEELIN’ KC Spencer rides his 4 wheeler on the weekends and after school. His neigh- borhood recognizes this familiar sight. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, HONEY. Billy Cox and Tish Mitchell met in the 4th grade. Billy took her to Darryl’s on their first date and to celebrate their anniversary. Kevin Bowen, a senior, and Jennifer Diehl, a junior, take time out to pose for a picture after their dinner date. They have been dating since May of 87. FASCINATION is what Dawn Long feels for sharks. She loves sharks and hopes her career will be centered around them. This year she is taking marine biology. Leisure time 19 aati

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MANY DAYS OF PRACTICE were spent re- viewing lines. John Keeter and Jennifer Ca- macho go over a scene with Mrs. Swann. Al- though it was tiring, the payoff was well worth re BLOCKING MEANS SEVERAL THINGS: Jennifer Camacho reviews her blocking with Jessica Smith during a rehearsal. Everyone had to know exactly where each actor or ac- tress would be at any given time. Captain Keller rushes to greet his guest, Hel- en’s teacher, while Viney, Mary Harrington, the house-keeper, rushes him along. Mary, also the student director for the play, gained valuable experience. John Keeter and Jennifer Camacho rehearse a scene of struggle with their stage-daughter Jessica Smith. Jessica always looks to be in character and this came through in her perfor- mance. ‘SHE NEVER MAKES A SOUND’, says Ka- tie Keller, Jennifer Camacho to Captain Kel- ler, John Keeter, as she calms baby Helen in the first scene of the play. It is in this scene the Kellers discover Helen’s defects. Miracles 21