Yorktown High School - Episode Yearbook (Yorktown, IN)

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Audience members were transported behind the iron cur- tain once again, to the American Embassy for the Drama Club ' s Spring Production of Woody Al- len ' s Don ' t Drink the Water. Beginning in February, the 14 member crew met each night from 6:30 until as late as 10 p.m. to rehearse the 1960 ' s comedy about the misadventures of the Hollander family on vacation. Jeff Sanders as Walter Hol- lander and Carol Cooper as his wife Marion portrayed the leads, with David Lamirand as Axel McGee and Colleen Riggs as Su- san Hollander in supporting Walter and Marian Hollander are portrayed by Seniors Jeff Sanders and Carol Cooper. Thespian troop 2444 carries play to state convention same weekend as Prom, but cast chooses to perform. TATEBOUND DRAMA CLUB roles Every night you get to go Colleen Riggs and David Lamirand. somewhere and have some fun ... it really breaks the monotony of the winter, stated cast mem- ber Scott Brassart about the play rehearsals. In fact, winter weather was partially the cause for the play ' s success. According to the play ' s director, Terry Nelson, all of the rehearsals missed because of winter weather gave the cast a sense of urgency and commit- ment during the rehearsal time. The cast members did take the play to state convention at Floyd Central High School in New Al- bany, the weekend of April 27, where the play was performed before 1000 delegates. It was a great experience! exclaimed Student Director Jeannie Collins. Cast: P. Grimes, J. Sanders, C. Riggs, D. Lamirand, C. Cooper, Row 2: L. Huff- man, M. Worley, T. Young. B, Holloway, J. Potter, S. Brassart, T. Neal, J. Sewell, K. Morey.

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Senior Tom Neal, Junior Kevin Morey and Senior Scott Brassart on stage during the Spring play in March. Spring Play: Behind the scenes Behind the scenes is not the most attention-grabbing place to work, but for the play crew mem- bers, it ' s the most rewarding. According to light man Ju- rank Williams, When all of details come to- ist rewarding part of being backstage. Williams has been on the light crew for the past three years in five drama club productions. As- sisting Williams for the Spring Play was Jodi Bennett and Joe Sanders. Lights aren ' t the only consid- eration behind the scenes as Sen- ior Amy Hammersley has been make-up chairman for both the productions this year. When asked why the assumed responsi- bility in the first place the drama club member responded, ... I wanted to be part of the gang. Junior Marta Russel, on the other hand, likes to work on the make-up crew because, I want to go into Cosmetology. Set Builders Joe Sanders. Sophomore and Junior Frank Williams work on the lights for the play. 2C Spring Play

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Emcee Junior Sean Williamson and his date Lisa Delaney, junior, announce Prom Queen. Senior Doug Fullenwider cracks a funny while Amy Hammersley, senior, watches cautiously. My First Prom , Lisa Huffman A Night in Heaven and boy was I excited. After at least a month ' s preparation, I was ready i r my first prom. If getting in if a car in a formal isn ' t it ' s the number of to do it. Finally it was dinnertime. But- terfields is a common restau- rant for the prom, which we found out when we were seated in a room with 15 other couples. After dinner, we made our way to the Carolina Room. The best part is seeing everyone dressed up. It ' s amazing what a tux or a dress can do to some- body. It had been an exhausting night and we called it to a halt about 7:00 a.m. Being with someone special was the best thing, making it truly A Night in Heaven, and it ' s something I will never forget. Sophomore Lisa Huffman and her date Junior Mike Worley at the Junior Prom. Lisa wrote the story to the left. 2? Prom i a