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

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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

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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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Evil arch-fiend Dr. Moribund lsenior Alan conquest with cardboard cut-out Ridenourl contemplates his plans for world Sweetpea. Junior Jolliesi emcee Rob Fleming displays his unique talents to a dazzled audience. Senior Paula Leggett and junior Patrick Bradford Hstrut their stuf during a skit at Junior Jollies. 1W Student Life ML Students show talent during Junior Jollies The juniors sponsored their annual fund raiser, Junior Jollies, on Friday, Dec. 15, in the auditorium. Disco, dance, and drums created the atmosphere for this years event. Emcee Rob Fleming dazzled the audience with his backward feet and humor. The show consisted of 18 acts chosen by a panel of judges including class sponsors Miss Barbara Hobson and Mr. Steve Sander. The show began with a rock ensemble by seniors Keith Fleming, Steve Dicks, and junior J im Galster. Following this performance, junior Kurt Koehler and senior Laura Niehaus sang the popular song, HYou Dontt Bring Me Flowers. Junior Jollies concluded with a skit that was a take-off of the James Bond movie series presented by seniors David Kronke, Alan Ridenour, and company. All proceeds from the event went towards financing the Junior Prom and other class-related events.