Westbury High School - Wing and Spur Yearbook (Westbury, NY)

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Laurie Killoch CLiatj and Dave Esdale fLt. Cablej sing Younger than Springtimei' as they stroll on Bloody Mary's island. South Pooz' io Time: World War Two 5 Place: a group of tropical islands. This is the Set- ting of Rodgers, and Hammersteinas immortal musical South Pacific. On March 29 and 30, 1963, this play was presented by the Westbury High School Thes- pians. Those who had a hand in theproduction deserve the highest praise. Direc- tor Miss Jeanne Sadlow did an excellent job of casting and working with the actors, as did student directors Linda Katz and Marjorie Cohen. All of the beautiful art work was created under the supervision of Mr. Robert Heist. A group of skillful seamstresses, guided by Miss Eva Bronner, designed the cos- tumes. The musical accompaniment was provided by the Westbury High School Band, under the direction of Mr. William Kupferberg. Basically, the story is one of romance-between Emile de Becque, a French planter, and Nellie Forbush, an American nurse, and between Marine Lieutenant Joseph Cable and Liat, a native girl. Other important characters include Bloody Mary fLiat,s motherl and Luther Billis fa Seabeel. Westbury Highls production of South Pacigc was a rewarding and interest- ing experience for both those behind the footlights and those in the audience. Claudia Kowal Fredi Bloom Nellie Forbush Jane Laufer Bloody Mary Carole Papain Emile de Becque Steven Lewis Eric Wells Luther Billis Daniel Schiffmacher Joseph Cable David Esdale George Brackett Fred Goldgram Marc Potecha William Harbison David Drucker Liat Laurie Killoch Harriet Weinstein f' Perfection is the prerequisite for a good make-up jobg those last minute touch-ups done by Patti Heisler on Carole Papain make the difference. Jane Laufer's fNellie Forbushl misgivings about spying on Emile de Becque amuse Fred Gold- gram CCapt. Brackettj and David Drucker CHar- bisonj. Come to Bali Haifl calls Mary as the sailors lis- ten enthusiastically. 'nn 1 vi: I 'f

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Jo-Ann Shusterman glares at her newly sophisticated sister, Barbara Zaino, as their father, David Crowe, watches resignedly. Molly is presented with her high school diploma by principal, John DeLeo. Checking his watch for time of departure, Frank chats with Molly, Alex, Anne, and Liz at the airport. Getting ready for a bal-de-tete, Anne Michaelson helps her husband with his headdress. Senior Play All high school students know that it is a struggle to grow up and Hnd an identity. This yearis Senior Class play, Take Her, Shah' Mine, by Phoebe and Henry Ephron, is a warmly amusing story of a young girl's conflicts in becoming an adult. The plot centers around Molly Michaelson, played by Barbara Zaino, who leaves her parents fplayed by David Crowe and Janet Bickfordj and her younger sister, Liz U0-Ann Shustermanj, to attend an exclusive Eastern girls' college. Her experiences and ac- quaintances at school help Molly to understand herself, but not before several crises occur. Finally, however, all is solved and Mr. and Mrs. Michaelson breathe a sigh of relief, only to realize that their younger daughter, Liz, will soon have to conquer her con- flicts also. The play was directed by Miss Jeanne Sadlow with student as- sistance from Suzan Rucker, Gloria Aschengrau, and Claudia Kowal. With the aid of the art, home economics, and industrial arts departments as well, under Mr. Robert Heist, Miss Eva Bronner, and Mr. Gerald Mallon, respectively, the Senior Classls presentation of Take Her,SheJs M ine, on January 16 and 17 was a memorable event. Adele MacDougal fAdair Bowmanj, wonders what the future has in store for her at Hawthorne. ,fr-fe- A