West High School - Shaheen Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Falcon Days royalty Fourteen girls, instead of the usual twelve, vere nominated for Falcon Days Queen this rear. Debbie Wilhelm, pictured in the center, vas selected to reign as queen. The queen's 'ourt consisted of four other seniors: Linda Sehrensmeyer and Sue Smith, pictured to the eft of Debbie, and Sandy Cooper and Denise Stevens, pictured to the right of the queen. Other candidates, pictured below the queen, are from left to right: Kathy George, Julie Gosma, Liz Klein, Chris Mumm, Amy Niel- sen, Nancy Piersel, Janet Shinners, LuAnn Slattery, and Becky Tunnicliff. vel? V364 Mm if 55 a Homecoming 29

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Making the music Z8 Homecoming 1 is -9, me ww Top: A 1974 graduate, Doug Siglin, was one of many alumni who returned for Homecoming. Left: A contestant concentrates on the jacks tournament, held during lunch. Above: A slip of the crown drew laughter from the audiance, Queen Debbie Wilhelm, and even the Governor himself during the Coronation Aud. Above Right: A puppet show was another lunchtime activity. Right: The lead guitarist of Cactus sang a number of songs, including one entitled The West High Blues .

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In what had to have been West High School's most outstanding dramatic production ever, Godspell opened November 7 to an enthusiastic audience that filled the house. The musical, directed by Paul Holzworth and Richard Eehlman, hosted a talented cast of twelve and a new addition to WHS productions, a live-rock band. Special re- cognition goes to Mike Wilson for his portrayal of Judas, to Zack Memos as jesus, and to the excellent performance of the band. When the play opened, attention was focused on the cast. The backdrop was simple and not in- tended to take a decisive part in the play. Three musical numbers stood out over the rest: Save the People, Bless the Lord, and All For the Best. The beginning of the second act marked a subtle change of mood. It became more serious as the climax approached. Emotion ran high, the atmosphere tense, at the Lord's Supper. The ensuing betray al and crucifixion were the high points of the play. Sound effects and dramatic lighting accented the nightmarish horror and torture of the crucifixion. The musical, however, ended on an optimistic note of implied resurrection as members of the cast left the stage carrying the body of Iesus and singing Long Live God. An impromptu ending, with an invitation from the cast for the audience to join them onstage, completed the evening. - from the beak'n eye Above Right: Godspell cast members execute an intricate song and dance sequence. Above: The Three Monkeys, Hear no Evil, Speak No Evil, and See no Evil, are portrayed by the Godspell'f cast. Right: Peggy 1Pam Cervantesl seeks comfort from jesus lZack Memosj.