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Actors Win Drammys

lthough recording As in any awards show,
stars received entertainment was provided.
Grammys for their The backstage crew put on a
songs,
A and movie stars won sk it depicting the disorder
Oscars for their acting, behind the scenes. These
students who exhibited fine students were recognized by
performances accepted the Best Performer Backstage
"Drammys". which was received by Juniors
According to MC Senior Julie Schawinsky and Angie
Greg Denny, "It (winning) is Thode.
a great achievement, a sign Nearing the highlight of
of excellence which lets the evening, the Supporting
everyone know 'I'm better Actor and Actress Drammys
than the rest'!" were given to Juniors Paul
Producer Terry Peterson Bilyeu , Napier, Adele Phares
explained the procedure of and Freshman Julie Eakins .
the Thespian "Academy". Tension mounted as the
Each member voted for two nominations were announced
winners in each category on for Best Actor: Palermo,
the basis of Godspell and Napier, Senior Bob Poppen
Oliver. and Sophomore Tim Shafer.
All the presenters wrote Upon receiving the award
original speeches and Napier and Palermo com-
rehearsed their "acts" prior · mented, ''I'm really happy. It 's
to the show. Winning Best quite an honor. Thanks to
Minor Actor were Seniors everyone for helping."
Scott Palermo and Denny. Senior Carrie Anderson
The Minor Actress Award and Freshman Michelle Ludwig
went to Juniors Kim Hopper won the award for Best
and Connie Whiston. Actress from a field of Eakins ,
Freshman Jill Albin who Junior Beth Kautz and Senior
won Best Chorus Member Stacey Stonecipher.
along with Sophomore Kay- Peterson presented the
lene Schade said. "I really Best Thespian to Thode who
had fun. I can't thank ever- won a season ticket to the
yone enough for their help." Playhouse. She emotionally
Forensics members were told the crowd, " I never
also recognized as the Best expected this award. and I
One Act Actor jress went to couldn't have done this with-
Juniors Jim Napier and Whis- out you."
ton.

"Backstage work" is shown by Best Lead Actress was announced by
Junior Paul Bilyeu and '9ophomore Senior Carrie Anderson and the award
Craig Miller during a skit . was presented by Juniors Paul Bilyeu
and Angie Thode.

In the spotlight, Freshman Julie
Eakins and Sophomore Tim Shafer
carry their speeches to the podium.

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