Washburn High School - Wahian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Again the curtain rises; but this time it reveals a different setting, that of Winter. The actors portray the feeling of monotony and boredom, but yet an undercurrent of enthusiasm still prevails. Hockey, wrestling. basketball, and the Snow Party are a few of the highlights of this scene. As Winter draws to an end, mounting anticipation and excitement can be sensed. But for what reason? 5

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The story takes place at Washburn High. The curtain rises on September 5 for the first scene. The actors, costumed as students, begin to fall into their roles and to set a mood that will last throughout the year. The story moves from one event to another: a frustrating football season, the Welcome Week dance, the Homecoming events, topped off with Sadie Hawkins and apple cider. All of these make up the first scene, the Fall Scene. It is around Thanksgiving when this first scene comes to an end.

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It is not until the third scene that an answer is found. For some this is the final scene; others will be around for many more to come. Spring brings with it the prom, semi-formal, baseball, and track. All of these are reason enough for the excitement sensed in the second scene. It is not until the closing of this scene that the real reason becomes evident: graduation, the climax of the play, the grand finale. All told, the play is a success. It had its climaxes and its dow nfalls, but most important it will set the stage for future performances. The playwrights were the actors. They told the story the story of the season.