Wasson High School - Wahian Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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A-Squad Cheerleaders PEP, PEP, LOTS of pep! exemplified perfectly the five A-Squad cheerleaders for the 1967-68 school year. The five girls were Sally Casey, Robin Earnest, Paula Tomhave, Jan Wilson, and Marie Wright, head cheerleader. It was the duty of these girls to cheer at all varsity sport events and pep assemblies, and to spark enthusiasm in the student body. The cheerleaders were chosen at the end of last year after attending cheer clinics at which cheers and basic techniques were taught. Following try- outs before a panel of judges, ten semi-finalists were chosen to perform in an assembly before the entire student body. For the first time since Wasson opened, a new uniform was designed. The outfit was a red wide pleated skirt with grey inpleats, and a red sweater with two grey StI'lDeS 3l'OUl'ld the l'l6Ck, WEISt, and sleeves. Marie Wright, head cheerleader The A-Squad cheerleaders: Robin Earnest, Paula Tomhave, Marie Wright ,, head cheerleader g Jan Wilson, and Sallv Casey

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I is 1 1 X! t I i I .- ,Q N he ., , V Putting final touches on scenery for Thespians' production of Pinocchio are stage crew members Chuck Donalson and Gary Hughes. Thespians CONTINUING IN THE manner that has won them the title of Best Club of the Year for two years in a row, Thespians initiated new ideas and revived old traditions. For the first time in Wasson's history, the Thespians presented during the fall a melodrama entitled Only An Orphan Girl in which added attrac- tions, olio acts, were presented between scenes. The Littlest Angel which was a traditional part of the Christmas activities at Wasson until 1965, was revived and presented, with the help of Mrs. Paris, as part of the Christmas program. After the Christmas season, Thespians' attention turned to the student production of Pinocchio. Under the student direction of Sue Throckmorton, the all-girl cast presented the play to various elementary schools. The lively scenery for Pinocchio was done by the advanced art classes. These three productions, plus a spring play, enabled interested students to earn points toward membership in Footlighters or Thespians. These students gained experience in presenting drama and learning the aspects of theatrical production - costumes, props, scenery, and dramatization. THESPIANS-FRONT ROW: Debbie Norris, treasurer: Connie Gel- vantees, Chari Greenfield, Susan Benedict, Marcy Huffman, vin, vice-president: Carol Ciavonne, president: Liz Ordahl, secre- Linda Petty, Jeanie Donahue. BACK ROW: Mr. Paris, sponsor: tary: George Lenz, point recorder: Cathy Strand. ROW TWO: Patty Charles Donalson, Debbie Belgum, Frances Kraushaar, Larry Rauch, Jan Beardsley, Jackie Haines, Karen Culp, Tina Cer- AUSGC, Dave Mel3l'1S0nlJ0hn Knippefs- 7

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Paula Tomhave Jan Wilson Robin Earnest Sallv Casey 9