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

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Janet Beardsley helps Gene Shinn try on his costume for the play

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Wasson Students Present THUNDER ERUPTS on Sycamore Street when its peaceful citizens decide to force their neighbor, Joseph Blake, to leave town. He had served a brief prison term long ago as the result of an accident, but citizens continue to treat him as if he were a criminal. Hatred also extends to his daughter, a model student, when parents force their children to ostracize her from school life. Arthur Hayes is the only neighbor who does not want to force Blake out, but Hayes is finally convinced to conform, and a mob moves on Blake's house. However, Blake stands up to them. His courage inspires Hayes, and together they make the others realize their mistake. In the climax to Thunder on Sycamore Street by Reginald Rose, justice prevails. Mr. Paris, director for the production, chose the cast of eight boys and ten girls from the drama club members and the other interested students who Dave Melrmson, and Kathy Doane try outforparts in the play. tried OUT in February. John K n ippers glowers fiercely at the menacing crowd as they threaten him in this dramatic scene from Thunder on Sycamore Street. Thunder on Sycamore Street