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Friday. March 3, 1972 THE GRYPHON PAGES Snoopy Comes To Rocky Mount? Pictured above Is Richard Newman, President of the Senior Class. He was chosen KIwanIs Boy for the month of Feb. (Photo by Drew Cole.) President Of Senior Class Chosen As Kiwanis Boy The honor of Kiwanis Boy for the month of February goes to none other than Richard New man, How did Richard get to be Kiwanis Boy? One reason could be that Richard Is sim ply an all around great guy. He has an amiable persona lity and he is enthusiastic and honest In whatever he attempts to do. Richard has quite a few big responsibilities around the sc hool. He is President of the Senior Class for second se mester and he Is Editor of “The Gryphon”, Richard is also treasurer of the Mas quers and a member of the Human Relations Commission for Rocky Mount, As you can well see, Richard is a veiy busy and industrious young man. Richard’s main interests are Theater and Journalism. Many of you may know him as Foxy Loxy in “Henny Penny” or the Hood In “Red Rolling and the Hood”, because Richard has been participating In “Fables for Fun” at the elementary schools. As for Journalism, I have heard Richard say many times that he would like to receive more of the student's thoughts and opinions because “The Gry phon” is the student’s news paper. What does Richard plan to do In the future? He will at tend Louisburg College and study theater. Later, he hopes to transfer to the University of North Carolina or to the University of Maryland. Richard considered It a great honor to be chosen Kiwanis Boy for the month of February, He enjoyed meeting with the Ki- wanlans and talking with them, and was proud to represent Roc ky Mount Senior High SchooL i&>l Knot Porter Nursery ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS • WHOLESALE i RETAIL Rocky Mount New Car Dealers Association Bel Air Chevrolet Bone International Caddiell Motors Crest Ford, Inc. Davenport Motors Farris Motors, Inc. Flake B. Chipley Howell Buick Friar Volkswagen, Inc. John Vann Motors Ray Bandy Dodge Here it is! From Broadway to the TANK THEATRE , . . Charles M. Schultz’s “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” Believe It or not, the widely acclaimed Charlie Brown will make his debut in Rocky Mount soon. Bill Rawls said that the Idea to produce the play had been forming in his mind for quite some time. Then when he saw It on Broadway last summer. all his plans were confirmed and he set out to produce it in April, He stated that the play was quite refreshing and he hoped to give it the same live ly feeling at the Tank Theatre. The musical Itself, Is a sort of “Peanuts potpourri,” meaning there are many dif ferent events that constitute an average day in the life of Charlie Brown. As most people know, Char- I love you In the springtime, I love you in the falL But with you here beside me, I love you most of all. The things you say when we’re together. The way you smile and glow. The way you tenderly caress me, Those things make me know. Sit here beside me, my love. Come near and say a word or two. Please always be here so near When I need to say, “I love you,” Though those around us may scowl When they see us hand in hand. We can pretend they’re nonexis tent. After all, this Is a free land. But surroundings do count, you say. You can't ignore your peers. So I must be brave and willing to accept That we must bow down to their fears. You try to spare my feelings In telling me that we’re through. But if your love Is as strong as mine Why can't it be just me and you? My love, the others don't mat ter. They're not wise enough to un derstand That though we’re not yet a- dults, We don't need their “helping" hand. Our peers won’t leave us alone To decide what we should do. They try to influence our feel ings. They try to make us say that we’re though. Or am I the one who’s been so blind As to neither see nor under stand Why you’ve acted as you have lately , , - Maybe you don’t want or need my hand. I thought that you and I toge ther Could set this wholeworU right But I was much too blind to see How we grew further apart each night. Together, as one, we could conquer the world. But it's not deslnted to be that way. You’ll travel your road and Pll travel mine And Pll pray to God we'll meet again one day. Until that day, take care of yourself— This Is a cold, harsh world. Someone out there will hurt you, too, And then you'll know how you've hurt this glrL Be sure how you feel and keep to your course; Don’t let anyone lead you a- stray. And remember, my love, Pll always be here Praying that we'll meet again one day. lie Brown has many compan ions — Lucy, Linus, Patty, Schroeder and last but by no means the least, Snoopy. These characters just mentioned play the main roles in the comedy besides that of Charlie Brown, himself. The scenery and props for “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” are very simple. Woo den blocks constitute seats in spheres and squares. This it to give a playground effect since Charlie Brown is just a little boy. Though, the only de finite shape on stage will be Snoopy’s doghouse which is his well known habitat. Another sparkling aspect of the play Is the musical ac companiment and the songs. The music was written by Clark Gesner. Besides the piano, many percussion Instruments will be used to add several creative effects. As for the songs, “Suppertime,” sung by Snoopy, “Book Report,” sung by Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and Schroeder, and “Happi ness,” sung by all are just three of the many highlights in the musical. Surprisingly enough, the parts are played by young peo ple from ages 17 on up. This may seem odd since Charlie Brown is so young, but the age does not matter; It is the spirit that goes into it that makes the difference. The two sessions of tryouts were held on February 14 and 15 and the turnout was very successftil. Some of the people that came to read for the parts were Candy Tanner of RMA, Connie Maxwell, one of Mr. Rawls’ Drama students, and Donna Bullock Thompson, who was graduated from RMSH In 1970, There were also many other adults attending the read ings. The musical will open on April 25 and play for twelve lively performances, Dogoand enjoy yourselves! Pearsall (Hotnpmtg, ^helm ROCKY MOUNT. NORTH CAROLINA The Lunch Box Corner of Raleigh Rd. & Dexter Phone 442-0069 LoeatMl At Qiality MottI Hal Orrs First Union National Bank of Tomorrow o Take Out Service J. Rrs STEAK HOUSE Hwy. 301 North Call 446-5461 Open 5 till 11—7 Days Rocky Mount, N. C. Pit Cooked Barbccue Served Cafeteria Style BARBECUE ROOM Open 11 A. M. tU 7 P. M.
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