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Show Val Brown and Jeanne Christensen, Oki Odori King and Queen, were T.K.'s contributions to the royal line-up, as they reigned over the annual affair. This year's theme was the "Black Pearl." It was held in the U.B. ballroom, which was decorated in an underwater setting with fish nets, schools of glittering fish and a sea castle. Feature of the decorations was a bowling ball, which was ingeniously disguised as the "Black Pearl." The Evolution Assembly did not feature a lecture on the subject of evolution. It was designed to illustrate the progress of social thinking at Weber from its beginning until the present. Contrasts in fads such as dancing (the Charleston and the Twist) and singing were presented by the students and faculty members. In contrasting the fashion fads of both eras, Brent Moon quipped today's girls as "looking like something from Harper's Bazaar from the neck up-and something from Mad magazine from the neck down." The total effect of the assembly was unique in that it combined (with much effort) faculty with student participation, (continued) Mary Malan, Excels Sweetheart, receives flowers from Harry Campbell, last year's Otyokwa Sweetheart. Above, Sweetheart candidates included Dina Downs, Colleen Nylander, Mary Malan, Nedra Buttars and Diane Taylor. Right, Sweethearts Mary Malan and Dave Vandehei share the thrill and excitement of an unexpected victory. The king may have been fierce on the outside, but he had a gentle heart. Here actors rehearse for the colorful production. KING AND I CAST AND PRODUCTION STAFF Captain Orton ....................................... Frank Bentley Louis Leonowens..........................Roger Brown, Grant Stewart Anna Leonowens .................................... Pam Chrisman The Interpreter ........................................ Tom Miller The Kralahome ...................................... Bob Johnson The King ........................................... Don Gardner Phra Alack ............................................Devon Dahl Tuptim ............................................... Sally Bane Lady Thiang.................................... Paulette Lichtenstein Prince Chululongkorn.................................... Ron Parker Lun Tha .......................................... Mike Valentine Sir Edward Ramsey, Designer and Technical Director .......... John Elzey Musical Director....................................Glenn L. Hanson Accompanist ......................................... Linda Brown Dramatic Director ................................ T. Leonard Rowley Assistant Director ................................. Kathy Napoli Choreographer .................................... Mary Ellen Bailey The "King and I" delights thousands with its professional touches |