West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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sev' .-, x f 1 I fl g X 1 l L . linger to see the Christ Child, the shepherds, played by Fd Adams. Al Atker, rind LeRoy Aloesten, left their tields in haste and journeyed to Setting the mood for the Nativity scenes ut the annual Christmas assem- bly were Niirrntors Ramona Reed and Tom Hoffman. As they read from the Bible, other students re-eniitted the scenes described. 'l'Iie piimt1i ,ii tustom borrowed from our friends South of the Border , L'fl'.llCS ht-dlnm its the thildren nt the lliculty Christmas party nike full iulxuintiige ol the spilled sweets covering the floor. 'M Sr -vis, it F I, N' 48545 :ASP 'Se x Swsfsft Q 'ie gels? A if , .C N K fx , fe . 'sq C., . 2 3. - sz, 4, f be te . ., - -.v ' .,- '-C ' i t ' ' t ,.fr C - an 1 -, . r . -s . f . . 1 , t 4 I f. A. i Q- 1 ,K Q ,rf A ' I 1--. Bethlehem. Upon finding the Babe, Mary, played by Linda Sandwiclc, and Joseph, Gerry Giolitto, they kneel down in adoration. E

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Q?'F Llil Hina IMPRESSIVE TABLEAU I1 -Qld? 'Q P-in . . fi? .J I ll X. 3 ., I1 'F X . . . christmas pageant The annual West High Christmas pageant, presented De- cember 19 at two assemblies, was an inspiration to all. The program was given with the combined efforts of A Cappella choir, glee clubs, and the dramatic department, assisted by the orchestra. Narrators Ramona Reed and Tom Hoffman read the Na- tivity scene from the Bible while other students re-enacted the scenes. Those students who typihed the well-known characters were Linda Sandwiclt. Maryg Gerry Giolitto, Joseph, Margaret Q Alyea, the Angel: Al Acker, Ed Adams, and LeRoy hloeston, the shepherds, and Leonard Alfredson, Lyle Clugg, and Howard 18 Partch, the Three Kings. The program consisted of six scenes: the Prologue and 5 Prophecy, the Annunciation, the Birth, the Vision of the Shep- ! herds, and Star of Bethlehem, and the Adoration. These scenes were portrayed by musical selections sung by the choral de- partment, and accompanying all of the numbers was the West High Concert Orchestra. Organist and accompanists, Larry Lathom, Jo Ann Piper, and glean Johnson, provided additional background music. UPPER: Reaching their destination, the Three Kings, Leonard Alfredson, Lyle Clugg, and Howard Partch, worship the Babe and offer gifts of gold, frank- incense, and myrrh to Mary, played by Linda Sandwick, and joseph, Gerry Giolitto. LOWER LEFT: Kneeling reverently, Mary. Linda Sandwiclt, receives glad tidings from an angel of the heavenly host. The angel, Margaret Alyea, informs the Vir- gin that she will bring forth a son to be called jesus, who will become King of Men. LOWER RIGHT: Christmas cheer rings out loud and clear as the Singcopates . Nancy Coomber, Diane Swenson, Becky Boston, Pam Richmond, Barbara Blank, and Sarah Elson, blend their voices in Frosty the Snowman at the faculty Christmas party.

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SEVENTEEN STUDENTS PRESENT ANASTASIA Anastasia , written by Marcelle Maurette with English adaption by Guy Bolton, was presented on April I7 and 18. The play, sponsored by the junior class, was directed by Mr. Harry Lindberg and student assistants Larry Lathom and Ellaine Krueger. Responsible for the set was the Stagecrafters club. The cast included Chernov, played by Bernie Rosenblatrg Varya, Christine Saudargasg Petrovin, Bill Rushg Prince Bounine. Tom I-lollmang Sergei, Roger Bareg Anastasia, Sharyn Simpsong Counsellor Drivinitz. Bob Paulg a sleigh driver, Arthur Hol- gersong a charwoman, Bonnie Rubing Dr. Serensky, Mike Pizuttog Dowager Empress. Anna Klamrothg Baroness Liven- baum. Par O'Lcaryg Prince Paul, David Veermang and four understudies. , I A 5 , ' ' 1 1, 3 in s, ' . . '53 ,V f f My Ar, -, V V ffl L: A in . 'rr Y 1 liarnestly pleading her identity, Anastasia, as portrayed by Sharyn Simp- son. seeks the recognition of the Dowager Empress, as portrayed by Anna Klamrorh, left. Convinced that this girl is an imposter, the llotiager Empress listens to her pleading with extreme skepticism. Also Making use of the art technique known as sponge painting are Judy Cox and Ella Cavitt, These two girls, who are members of Stagecrafters, are preparing the flats for the presentation of Anastasia . L . . V' During a rehearsal of Anastasia . stu dent director Ellaine Krueger consults the actors to determine the way in which they should present their lines. Listening attentively is Bernie Rosen' blatt, who plays Chernov, and Bill Rush,Petrovin,who gives his opinions on how the scene should be presented. These students are preparing for the performance of Anastasia . attempting to convince the Empress are Prince Paul. played by Tom Hoffmang and Prince Bounine, Anastasia's childhood lover, played by Dave Veerman. The scene was taken from the drama, Anastasia , which was sponsored by the iunior class on April 17 and 18. 'U ff'-'s ll