York High School - Falcon Yearbook (Yorktown, VA)

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The Music Man A bit wary, tackling Such a large production. Music, band, drama, and Art departments Began drafting students Way back in December. Auditions, dancer rehearsals Mrs. Mills’ backdrops Lead tryouts, band practices All started things moving. “The Music Man Was well under way. TR: Librarian and town council uphold their important roles. CL: Mark Conrad and Jean Flaugher provide accompaniment. CR: Margit Weyer concentrates on her job of curtain pulling. B: The music man moves in on the town librarian. I 14

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Movement And then there was movement Subtle and slinky Away from mobs Poured from one room to next Between bell motion Revealed late students at lockers Teachers caught in the hall Chances to release hostility Principals checked passes Guarded against too many chances No matter what the effort Never a still moment. 13

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Planned for curtain rising March 21st through 25th. Concentrated study, part Memorization, rehearsals Stretched every day and night. Never ending three nights That last week, anxious Eager to show their product Tears of forgotten lines Gasps at the full house crowd Then 8 o’clock — The show began. Laurie Denby and Don Erbschloe Played talented leads — Marion Paroo and Harold Hill. T: Mark Erickson and Mark Knight loosen up during a short break. CL: Mr. Sullivan offers helpful criticism. CR: Greg Hodge assumes his character. BL: Jay Carroll and Jason Gray discuss the future of the town ruffian. BR: Dancers do some serious practicing. 15 I