The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana • Page 53

THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1966 Techites Ready Ball Seniors At Southport Will Present 'The Miracle Worker' Nov. 11-12 Pi loir ae Vinpv. Rrvrf Walrtn Opening on broadway three years after its completion, the play won many By BOB1JEAN CESNIK Southport Reporter The senior class at South- port High School has selected "The Miracle Worker" as its annual class play. It will be presented at the Perry East Junior High School auditorium on Nov. 11 and 12 at 8 p.m.

Directing the play is Miss Beth Weisheit, instructor of dramatics. She will be assisted by Karen Cain, senior. "The Miracle Worker," a three-act play written by William Gibson in 1956, cen ters around Helen Keller's childhood in Tuscumbia, Ala. It dramatizes the arrival of Miss Annie Sullivan who was to become Helen's teacher, constant companion and per sonal friend. Stage At Goes Wild West ii.i Waldo and Patty Taylor (back, eft to right) senior Bill Davitt, junior Ron Rady, seniors Grant Imel and Jim Jacobs and junior Jack Seibert.

Vying for home coming king and queen at Tech are (front row, left to right) seniors Becky Hill, Anne Stewart and Chris Petree and juniors Neita The Wild West will live again on the stage of Decatur Central High School, next Friday and Saturday, as "Annie Get Your Gun" is presented in the school gym at 8 p.m. The lead roles of Annie Oakley and Frank Butler will be sung by Connie Reynolds and Dave Thomas. Protraying the hilarious antics of Chief Sitting Bull will be Keith Blevens. Other members of the cast from 8 to 1 1 p.m. in the Tech cafeteria.

Entertainment, as promised by co-chairmen Chris Petree and Iris Williams, will include a new group, the Melodaires, and solo selections by soprano Patti Michael. At intermission a king and queen will be crowned under the direction of co-chairmen Susie Harvey and Anita Beld-ing. Hoping for the title of Home-coming Dance Queen are Becky Hill, Chris Petree, Anne Stewart, Patty Taylor and Neita Waldo. Vying for By CHERYL HARDING Tech Correspondent Arsenal Technical High School's Home-coming weekend will be topped off tonight by tVle Foot Ball, the Student Affairs Organization-sponsored Home-coming Dance. The theme of a colorful autumn football season will be carried out in decorations and refreshments, according committee co-chairmen Linda Darland, Donna Blount and Debbi Barnes.

With music provided by the Excels, couples will dance as a doctor, Gary Hawk as Mr. Anagnes, and Candy Gibbs, Donna Smithy, Debe Mnim, wiary Ann masiaier and Chris Gaiser, acting in the role of blind girls. Supporting the cast are teams of 40 pupils who will be working behind the set. Assist-, ing in the costume department are Joy Alsop, Beverly Rotroff, 11 ft. 11 i DmimIh taroi roller, aim oevcuy Ressler.

Working on the makeup crew are Elise Lawrence, Susie jonnson, sauy tiaer, ger, Judy Meyer and Sandy Gregory. Members of the stage crew arf riaviH Frvp Rnh Randolnh. Jim Holderman, Charles Hiphps. Rnseann Cart. Linda Peters, Carol, Thompson, Karen Marsh, Darlene Davis and Gordon Vessels.

Those on the publicity staff are Randy Heckman, Nancy Miller, Char-lene Cook and Nancy Coulter. Seniors working on the properties committee are Carol Thompson, Barbara Brown, Mary Jo Cox, Susie Naab, Kris Tilden, Diane Walker and Becky Ciolli. Helping with programs and tickets are Jim Cox, Bob Henley, Paula Dar-ringer, Debe Smith and Myra Brownsey. Boys working on the lights and sound include Bryce Walden, Carl King, and Ken Huff. This year's setting is being designed and built by Rodger Gale, chairman of the South-port art department.

"We think that this play is the kind of human interest story that the audience will really enjoy and appreciate," ij I ttr i i sam miss weisneit. 2 MORE WEEKS to order for CHRISTMAS DELIVERY HIS $1688 No Money Down. $1 A Week. stmt low terms on teen credit accounts with parents' permission We have your high school class ring for any class year. With school emblem, and your initials, solid back, and mounted in handsome 10K gold.

Gift boxed. Your Class Numerals FREE With Purchase! Wood JEWEI 1M JEWELERS West WuhlmtM Eutitl Witt Cut twmi Col fillip awards before closing In 1960 and resulted in a big break for little-known actress Patty Duke, who played the part of Helen. From a group of 55 seniors who tried out for the parts early this fall, Susie Stumpf was selected for the lead part of Annie and Diane Dravis for the part of Helen. Mr. and Mrs, Keller will be played by Dave Dusthimer and Leslee Jordan.

Helen's brother, James, will be played by Jim McMillian. OTHERS PARTICIPATING in the play are seniors Nancy Duiser as Aunt Eva; Cheryl Decatur are George Strakis, Dave Rather, Kathy Auble, Judy McGrath, Bruce Fields and Pat Liphard. Completing the roster for the musical comedy are Daryl Campbell, Diana Heintzleman, Ray Shannon, Patsy Brammer, Vicki Skinner, Peggy Campbell and Larry Lingner, Sponsored by the school's music departments, the production is under the direction of Miss Sharon Fields, director of vocal music. ACNE spoiling your fun? USE CENAC FOR HIM FOR HER ONIY AT YOUR PHARMACY 'Dog Patch' Dance Is the Kine's crown are Bill Devitt. Grant Imel, Jim Ja cobs.

Ron Rady and Jack Seibert. Tickets and finance for the semi-formal affair have been handled bv Shawnee Jones with posters, bulletin notices and newspaper publicity by co-chairmen Cheryl Harding and Janice Talbcrt. "We're looking forward to a fun-filled evening for all school-soirited said general co-chairmen of the Home-comine dance, Ihea Masters and Gary Champion. Tonight the festivities. The dance will be from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m Girls responsible for arrang.

ing the dance are Linda Roepke, GAA president; Pam Tabor, chairman; Wendy Rom ine, publicity chairman, and Janet Geiger, publicity co- chairman. Pike Selects 'Teahouse' For First Showing "Teahouse of the August Moon" has been selected by the Thespians for the first all-school production at Pike High Assisting drama coach Lee Horn will be Pam Mitchell and Marsha Lerch, pupil directors Committee chairmen include Sue White, set design and decorations; Beth Soper, pro gram and tickets; Bob Bell, set construction; Marge Walker, box office and stage proper ties; Paul George, grips crew; Marilea Ross, chief of ushers, and Ginger Soper and Carolyn Cartwright, costume directors providing arranging transportation and all other details. Another special feature of "DOG PATCH DAZE" is that girls will decorate neckties for their dates to wear. Prizes will be awarded to the couple with the most unusual and creative tie, PROVIDING THE entertainment with live instrumental and vocal music will be the "Headliners," a local combo. During intermission, A A members will present a "mock wedding in Dog Patch." Chris Gaiser, 1966 Homecoming Queen, will reign over Mother-Daughter Breakfast Scheduled The decoration committee, headed by Chris Helmer, will choose bright autumn colors to provide the background for the mothe r-daughter breakfast which will be sponsored by the junior class of Our Lady of Grace Academy on Sunday, Nov.

13. The mass, to be celebrated by the Rev. Lawrence Voelker at 10 will precede a country style meal. Southport High School's an-nual-Tatl dance tonight, sponsored by the Girl's Athletic Association, and faculty sponsor, Miss Mary Walters, will be centered around a theme similar to that of Sadie Hawkins Day. On this occasion, it is customary for the girl to ask a boy to accompany her to the dance.

The girl is responsible for finances of the date, Taste that beats the others cold ENJOY YOUR COLA ITHER WAY Bof Mthoritr fr PesiC, Inc. br Tut Pwii Cala Bettliat C. ladiiMpolii, IK. DECATUR TO PRESENT 'ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Connie Reynolds And Dave Thomas Practice Sharpshooting Manual Juniors Elect Officers The Junior Class of Emmerich Manual High School elected Larry Morwick president last week. Other officers are vice-president, Tina Pick-ard; secretary, a ia Hedges, and treasurer Joanna Hafer.

Willard Henderson, class sponsor, presented Larry with the president's gavel which has served successive junior I classes for 18 vears..