West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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ROYALTY PROCLAIMED DURING MAY FESTIVAL The May liestival, presented hy the hand, orchestra, Glee cluhs, A Cappella choir, dancers from senior girls' physical education classes, and the May Court, is an annual program given tlurinlig the first week of Nay. 'l'he triumphal entry of the May Court inaugurates the im- pressive prograin. Following this grand processional, each par- ticipating group presents its part of the program. Finally the long-awaited inontent arrives: the senior class president reveals the identity of the King and Queen to the tense, expectant audience. As the newly crowned King and Queen occupy their places of honor, the dancers perform the traditional Maypole dance. The festival comes to a tremendous close as the band, orchestra, and vocal groups accompany the dancers in the finale. Skilled dancers, composed of girls from the senior physical educatior classes, perform intricate steps during their presentation of a moderr country dance in the 1958 May Festival. The 1059 May Court is comprised of the following seniors. BACK ROXV: Art Wttslilwtirri, Vance Jones, Charles Fspy, Ron Wilke, Steve Davis, Nate Martin, Greg Manalli, and David Ishizalii. FRONT ROW: R1Ci11'l lledetlxed in leis of pink tarnations, the newly crowned 1958 May King and Queen, Rhoades Lawton and Marilyn NXform1ey, happily heyuin their royal reign. 1llfl.QXX' Kllimaxing the 1058 May Festival activities, the dancers from the girls' senior physical education classes artistically weave the Maypole Sfl'l'.Hl1Cl'S. pam. A 'QW - p.+lf 'B .. Vea Lynne Snyder, Marilyn Triebel, Mary Ann Cacciatore, Virginia Bufalo, Sharyn Simpson, Sally Cameron, Doris Hayden. and Treasure johnson. fx. 61. Lifes wi 1' Q . x T' ,a fx 3- I5

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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

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.5 Depicting scenes from the old South are Cradle Cuties , Becky Boston, Martha Heald, and Pat O'Leary as they perform-in this year's annual variety show, Great Daze. The Cradle Cuties , composed of ten junior girls, did a song and dance routine in which they sang that familiar Southern melody, Mammy's Little Baby Loves Shortnin' Bread . T. V. FANS SEE GREAT T.V. station WEST presented Great Daze , the annual variety show sponsored by Student Council, Stagecraftets, and Publications on February 21 and 22. The production was directed by Mr. Harry C. Lindberg and student directors Sharon Gersten and Bernie Rosenblatt. Miss Carolyn Wones was business manager, and Mrs. Ethelyn Poratunsky directed publicity. Accompanists were Maurcina Ellis, Larry Lathom, and -Iohn Russells band. Opening with the Jane Tyler dancers, the show, emceed by Al Acker. presented the outstanding West High talent. Enter- tainers included a vocalist singing Stardust g a precision hula hoop act, Hoop-ey g an accordion solog a cowgirl actg an accordion duet. Oodles of Noodlesug a musical act, This Was Told Me in Confidenceug a solo, Almost Like Being in Love g drill team exhibitiong a tap danceg a vocal and dance number by the Four S's 1 a violin solog and a musical act, Mammy'5 l,ittle Baby Loves Shortnin' Bread . CQomplc-ting the show were a Charleston act, a vocal solo, an accordion solo, a Swedish Polka , a vocal rendition by the Sitigcopates. a piano solo, a boys' quartet, a solo, four senior lvtiys, .lllll llll'l'C lUllSlC2ll ARTS. Klavortinu to the spirited music. The CQhildren's Marching Song , are Zan lirit kson. Nancy Coomber, Karen Fry, Sally Montgomery, Kay Hen- lsest. Sarah lflson, and Maxine Kraft. This group of talented juniors per- tormed intricate designs with their fluorescent hula hoops. I-I DAZE Ili O pm Q1 variety show 1' If- xf - 1- P K f is t