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

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Wasson's 1968 Variety Show Visits Air Academy High A pulsating rhythm is created by Shirley Smith and Nick Rossi. WASSON'S 1968 Variety Show was presented this spring at Air Academy High School as part of an inter-school talent show exchange program. The per- formance was also given in the Wasson Auditorium on March 15 and 16. The proceeds from these two performances were donated to the Auditorium Fund, which is used for the general maintenance of Wasson's Auditorium. Participants in the show were evaluated and selected on the basis of originality, quality of the performance, estimated audience reaction and show- manship. Singing, dancing and comedy routines were included in the show. Whither wander thou? asks Dave Jim Mc-Clellan and David Melanson in this scene. Emerick form a duct. 57

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Cast of Pinocchio Performs For Elementary Schools WAIT FOR ME! I am coming with you to the 'Land of Hooky'! This idealistic land of ease wel- comed not only the wooden puppet of the play Pinocchio, but also Wasson students, parents, and teachers. These participants were not new to the land and life of candy-cane buildings, sugar streets, ice- cream cones, and balloons. However, their memories were renewed when the drama classes presented an evening performance of Pinocchio in March. The production, which was directed by Mr. Paris, was also given to elementary school audience during December and January. The Land of Hooky is just one of the places in which Pinocchio has fantastic adventures, for he, like most little boys, has a knack for getting into trouble. However, Pinocchio is just a boy puppet, not a real boyg and this desire to be real becomes his one great dream - a dream which is finally realized with the help of the blue falfy. A tearful Pinocchio pleads with Geppetto for forgiveness. The Blue Fairy bravely protects Pinocchio, Harlequin, and the 'ionkey from the wrath of the F ire-Eater and the Sandwich Man.

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All-State Orchestra Choses Two from Wasson Orchestra SELECTING THE BEST high-school orchestra members from throughout the state, the All-State Orchestra contained two Wasson representatives this year - JoAnn Jaloszysky and Ellen Edwards. Several other members of the T-Bird Orchestra were also privileged by being chosen for the All-City Orchestra. The orchestra played for two assemblies second semester. The first, the winter program, was given in February under the direction of Mr. Ron Mills. This concert of classical music was followed by a popular music concert given in April. Wasson's Orchestra also played for the North-Side Rotary Club and the P.T.A. The group prepared for the concerts by practicing during their sixth period class and at their seven o'clock morning rehearsal. ORCHESTRAI- FRONT ROW: Rae Cunningham. Candy Manchester, Lidia Kopyto, Chris Kleager, Ellen Edwards, Meiodie Gibson.ROW TWO: Duann Gladem, Ted Langoski, Randy McCoy, Leona Karpa, Do you know 'Just Before the Battle, Mother? These orchestra members respond to the photographers request. Jan Erwin, Bill O'Rourke, JoAnn Jaloszysky. BACK ROW: Mike Paglia,i Tom Hays, Cindy McFarland, Mr. Ron Mills, director.