S.H.C.I.: 1964-65, 1965-66, 1966-67–Musically Speaking!

S.H.C.I : aka Silver Heights Collegiate, a senior high school in Winnipeg, Manitoba–now demolished–which was in operation from 1957 to 2007, capped by a fantastic reunion weekend July 5-8, 2007.

1964-65:

The late great Barry Anderson directed a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta that year complete with rented costumes for the whole cast. Pretty bold and amazing.

1965-66:

In his last year at SHCI, Barry then directed a famous musical set in Scotland, with costumes and Scottish dancing. Highest attendance ever for a school production up to that time.

1966-67:

(above right: Ed Greene)

(cast party, Woodhaven Church hall; entertainment by Rick Davies, Ed Greene, and Eric Crone–harmonica)

Kathy Korol took over from Barry and staged another Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Trial by Jury. The Drama Club led by Miss Johnson and Mrs. Lamb, simultaneously, staged a comedy The Red Velvet Goat on the same evenings.

As you can see by all the names of the people involved, these were major productions that students rehearsed for months and then performed for a few evenings including matinees for the student body. These were easily the main events from those three special years at S.H.C.I.

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