William Henry Harrison High School - Legend Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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Fine Arts Department presents musicalgOliver' Combining rousing chorus numbers and tear-jerking solos, a unique set, and a long-popular story, Charles Dickens clas- sic ttOliver Twist was brought to life May 3,4, and 5 in the auditorium. Under the direction of Miss Lenore Cupp tdramat, Mr. Charles Eakins tvocal musicL and Mr. Steven Matthews torchestrat, the Drama and Music Depart- ments presented ttOliver as the spring production. The play featured a young boy named Oliver who ran away from one of those classically nasty orphanages and was apprehended in the streets of London by a pickpocket called The Artful Dodger. The Dodger led Oliver t0 the irresistible criminal Fagin, who taught the homeless orphan the fine art of pickpocketing. As a member of Fagin's gang, Oliver had the misfortune to be unjustly accused of stealing from the prestigious citizen Mr. Brownlow. This, however, turned out to be a blessing in disguise, for it was discovered that Mr. Brownlow was Oliver's grandfather, and the play ended on a The Artful Dodger defends Oliverts honor. Choir members Lisa Friz and Mike Reynolds join in during a production number. 14tStudent Life happy note with Oliver having found a home and a family to love him. CAST tin order of appearancet Oliver Twist .................. Erik Dove Mr. Bumble ............ Stephen Marvel Widow Corney ............... Becky May Mr. Sowerberry ......... David Grabhorn Mrs. Sowerberry ............. Caron Cast Charlotte ................. Shannon Thee Noah Claypole .............. Andy Brown Artful Dodger .......... Tricia O'Daniel Fagin ..................... Rob Fleming Nancy ................... Paula Leggett Bet ................... Chris Waterman Bill Sikes .................. John Hight Mrs. Bedwin ............... Lisa Schauss Mr. Brownlow .............. Jeff Balser Dr. Grimwig ........... Robert Warmack Old Sally ............ Charlotte Browder In a rousing chorus number, Nancy sings about her character.

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Seniors Terry Ford and Laurie Betz reign as king and queen of the Senior Prom. tEvergreent theme of 1978 Senior Prom ttEvergreen was the theme of the 1978 Senior Prom, which was Saturday, Nov. 18, in the Ramada Inn Spa. ttClear Lights provided the entertainment for this special occasion. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of King Terry Ford and Queen Laurie Betz, who were voted for by the couples attending the Prom. The King and Queen reigned over the court which consisted of Maid-of-Honor Beth Schneider and her escort, Andy Eckles; Terri Barney, Doug Kinney; Linda Craig, Kelly Smith; Lisa Hardesty, Andy Pearce; Lori Howard, Keith Fleming; Julie Gilbert, David McCool; Pam Stewart and Ron Merriweather. HSomewhere in the Night was the theme of the 1979 Junior Prom, which was Apr. 28 at the Ramada Inn Spa. HClear Lights also provided the entertainment for this occasion, which was from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. The after prom was from 1:30 until 4:00 a.m. at East Park Cinemas. Senior Prom court members Linda Craig and Kelly Smith enjoy a moment of slow dancing. Steve Libs and Marjorie Hirsch dance to the sound of HClear Lights? Student Lifet 13

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Bill Sikes describes the terror he can strike into menis hearts with the mere mention of his name. Fagin exalts the life of a thief. Fagin and Nancy find their concept of happiness in a liquor bottle. Student Lifet l5