FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 18, 1966 THE HIGHLANDER 3 MEET THE SCOTS OTC Shot PAGE By PETER GILLINS 0.6. oF Peter and the Gladiators Every day fourth period I have to pinch myself to be reassured that I’m not dreaming and that it is still the Twentieth Century. If I don’t pinch myself, I get the illusion that it is the First Century A. D. and that I’m being trained as a Roman Gladiator. The Romans had the interesting custom of pitting slaves against each other in mortal combat in the Roman Coliseum. These gladiators fought to the death, creating a bloody spectacle much to the delight of the Roman spectators. We're more civilized in the Twentieth Century. Instead of the Coliseum, we have a gymnasium and instead of gladiators we have wrestlers. Caesar and his life-deciding thumb have been replaced by Coach Dinsdale and his whistle. The mortal combat, the torture, and agony remain the same. To begin gladiator training, the fourth period P. E. class watched a film strip that was designed not only to show us the basic tortures, but condition us to: boring agony. It explained a move this way: “If a man begins to put you in a double reverse roll-over half-Nelson takedown combined with a flying mare, you immediately think, ‘He’s trying to put me in a double reverse roll-over half-Nelson takedown combined with a flying mare. To counter, I should try a ninety degree sit-out hammerlock combination on his little toe’.” By the time you’ve completed the mental process, the other guy has you ready for the coroner. Next comes conditioning. Conditioning is a bunch of agonizing little body tortures held over from the Spanish Inquisition. They consist of doing push-ups off your left ear, sit-ups using only the muscles in your toes, and a host of other movements which contort the body in every direction it was not meant to go. The coach continues each torture just beyond the physical limits of the best conditioned person there, which is agonizing if you happen to be the worst. Wrestling is a great sport ... if you are brutal, cruel, and sadistic. If you’re like me, and not brutal, you get pinned by everybody. In this heathen civilization, it doesn’t pay to be Christian. . ; THELISSA YOUNG HARRY One of the more illustrious youngsters in the sophomore class, Thelissa is a talented violinist, skier (?), and pianist, also an aspiring homemaker. She recently baked a _ cake which, when thrown outside by a resentful friend, killed the grass. Thelissa portrayed Rebecca Gibbs in the recent production of “Our Town.” WOODWARD LINDA Active in school dramatic productions since junior high, Brankin Harry Woodward played the memorable role of stage manager in “Our Town.” Besides the formidable task of memorizing the longest speaking part in the play, Harry had to convey much of the play’s emotion without aid of elaborate scenery and props. SCHWIN Working with Mr. behind Bullock, the scenes Linda under- took the job of student director. An enthusiastic Henchmen folk singer fan, Linda Ben and is one few who has possessed the status of a broken Lomond of the students neck. NHS. Initiates New Members Induction ceremonies for the new members of the National Honor Society were held Wednesday, November 2nd. The organization admitted forty-nine students with a 3.5 or better grade average. —> “ Dr. Quinn McKay, head of the Dp mF SPAOLTAIV DD & ‘ 4. ‘dhe sic AZUVPOLUUeisvu + at RT Vues State College, spoke to the members and their parents. Dr. McKay congratulated the mem- bers on their scholastic accom- plishments, but stressed that leadership qualities are essential for success in life. The Candle Lighting Ceremony followed, with each of the officers discussing the ideals on which the N. H. S. was founded. The new inductees then pledged service to others by repeating the National Honor Society Oath. Doug McAllister, president of the Brigadoon Chapter, administered the oath. Other officers of the society include Jean Curtis, vice president; Diane Yorgason, secretary, and Camille Jones, treasurer. Serving as advisors are Miss Bertagnolli and Mr. Boyle. Refreshments were served in the foyer after the induction. “OUR TOWN" By prking Lin. 352 24th Street RANDALL DRAKE On November 3rd and 4th the Ben Lomond drama department presented Thornton Wilder’s play, ‘Our Town.” The play was directed by N. Dee Bullock; student director, Linda Schwin. “Our Town” was a story about two families who lived in Grover’s Corners, a small town in New Hampshire. The playwright intended to emphasize our lack of understanding of the true meaning of life. The cast developed the theme remarkably well. The Stage Manager, played by Harry Woodward, did an excellent job of keeping the play rolling along smoothly. He was always there and ready to go and never missed a cue. The largest contribution to the play Peter Gillins and Cheryl Fisher school play, “Our Town.” OOU OURO LOOKING in the wedding scene of the FOR LENa STA-PRESS All Colors - Ml Sizes WeuAS, | eeu SLSR ALS A SSS Se RR RAN MEN RN NNN. TOS CT OOOO OCS 23°05 was probably Cheryle Fisher, who played Emily Webb. Cheryle brought out the emotional parts with deep feeling and a kind of suspense which kept the audience enthralled throughout the entire play. Other members of the cast who played their parts very well were Peter Gillins (George Gibbs); Dyrk Farr (Dr. Gibbs); Wash. Blvd. Thelissa Young Gibbs); Bill Allred Mary and Steinlicht Janet East (Rebecca (Mr. Webb); (Mrs. (Mrs. Webb), Gibbs). The acting was done with remarkable smoothness throughout most of the play. Some of the most outstanding parts were performed by several minor characters.