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Show o ,, Ufax hP"qifr 4J DESERET NEWS, Saturdoy, February 3, 1 973 Youths 'Anne Frank ' 776 Open At Playhouse Your Skis' a musical play Two dramatic productions-"17- 76, of Independence, and "The about the Declaration true story of World War a Anne of Frank, Diary II win be presented by BYU Players at the Prom ised Valley Playhouse in Salt Lake. "1776 After two weeks of performances at BYU, 7 in Salt Lake. Feb. for readied opening been has Performances have been scheduled Feb. 8, 9, 10, 13 21. through 17 and 20 and The production was well received in Provo before Pardoe Drama Theater of capacity audiences in the the Harris Fine Arts Center. Audiences who had seen the Broadway presentation, which ran for two years and then was made into a film, have commented on . the uplifting qualities of "1776 with the profanity-deletedsaid did he the director, Dr. Charles Metten, this with historical research on his side. By DAVE KADLECK Deseret News Staff Writer - PARK CITY WEST (Snydervilie ) Utah, with the Greatest Snow on Earth a onetime bidder to host the Winter Olympics and a state concerned with the general welfare of is finally getting the sport of its children skiing into its high school curriculum. He says, and those who have seen the BYU production, agree, that this "1776" is patriotic and spiritually uplifting while still strictly human. The musical play takes place in Philadelphia durof Independing deliberations over the Declaration ence. Historical characters, such as John Adams, DickinBenjamin Franklin. Edward Rutledge, John Richard Adams, Jefferson. Abigail Thomas son, Honrv Lee and John Hancock come alive on the stage. They are created by such talented area actors as Neldon Maxfield. Michael Goodman, Mark Hopkin, Ivan Crossland, Kraig Cassity, Diana Lynn Johnson, Tom Bay and Jim Fleming. "The Diary of Anne Frank is a true and poignant story of eight Jews in Holland during the period when Nazis controlled the country. Anne Frank, author of the diary upon which the play is based, died in a concentration camp at 15 years of age after she and her companions had hidden out from the Nazis for more than two years. The diary was found in the hideout and became a bestselling book. This was made into a stage play and a movie. Salt Lake Countys Granite School District is spearheading the progressive program that has become a big "bonus" to junior high and high school students throughout the district. While there are no statistics this early in the ski game, indications are that student morale and average daily attendance is better where ski programs are a part of the Old "school bell" frames Olympus High ski class while roll call is taken before instruction and skiing. Olympus is among ski programs. Granite School District charter members of school-sanctioned Says Granite School District ski program coordinator Bry Sorensen when asked why the sudden interest by the district: "After all, to meet the isnt that what were here for needs of the students? The program is simple. Cost is $35 per student. That includes eight days of skiing, a lesson each day and and supervised skiing. two-ho- "Students leave school once a week at noon, arrive here at Park City West at 12:45 p.m. and are either taking a lesson or skiing through 4:30 p.m. All can be home by 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. that evening, PCW coordinator Dick Frost explained. Students are required to take district buses that pick them up at noon, return to the city for their routine assignments and then return to the canyon to take students back to school. "No question but what Granite School District is taking a very progressive look at what can be done where there is a will," Frost "Our ski package to students is about the regular rate, so it gives many students a chance to ski who otherwise might not have that opportunity, Frost explained. one-ha- lf AH Granite School District high schools except Skyline have active ski programs. That Includes Kearns, Cyprus, Granger, Olympus, Granite and Cottonwood. Kearns is giving physical education credit for its classes. "Others are working toward that end, Frost said. Ironically, a junior high in the Granite Dis-- . has the most ambitious program. Churchill Junior High claims 180 students par; ticipating in the weekly ski exercise. Olympus and Cyprus have 55, Granger and Granite have 30, Kearns and Cottonwood 33. trict Other districts are taking a serious look at the school ski programs. Salt Lake School Districts East High has a ski club of around 200 students and Highland approaches the 100 mark. Jordan School Districts District's Brighton has 100. "And just about every student at Brighton is a Frost added. East, Highland and Brighton students participate in Brighton Ski Bowl program. Judge Memorial joins Granite School District at Fark City West. Park City Wests general manager Don Redmon, Bob Autry and Frost pioneered much of the preliminary work that has preceded the success of school ski programs. The BYU production opened at the Pardoe Theaon the Provo campus Thursday and continues through tonight and then Feb. 7 through 10 and 14 through 17. It will open at the Promised Valley Playhouse in Salt Lake Feb. 28 and be repeated March 1 through 3, 6 through 10 and other times if demand is sufficient. A Concept to Broaden Your Physical Education Program brochure was mailed to districts throughout the state by Frost last fall. While many of these concepts may not be incorporated into all programs, the brochure does provide the necessary guidelines for launching a ski program in all of Utahs 90 high schools and mny of its junior highs. There is no doubt that Utah can d more for its young people through its public school system thn any state in the country, Frost observed. ter Members of the cast include Bianca Palmieri, a freshman drama student at BYU from Richmond, Va.; Marcus Mahan, a junior in drama from Dallas, Tex., and Jay Burton, Deborah Larsen and Jennifer Dalton. Sorensen, who serves Granite School District as driver education, health and physical athletic and recreation and education, safety supervisor, is optimistic. "There are plenty of young people and plenty of ski resorts. It seems only natural that we bring the two together, he added. Sorensen isnt new at pioneering recreational programs for young peope. He was among the first to launch a little league program when he coached Cyprus High School basketball teams over a decade bas-ketba- U ago. He has been instrumental with several Salt .Lake County Recreation programs. United States Ski Team Director Willy Schaeffler says Utah enjoys a big advantage over any major city in the country in providing ski programs for its young people. And there is no reason why you couldnt have the three top college ski teams in the country. You have Cadillac skiing at Ford price in Utah. You should take advantage of it," he said. Ski instructor Diana Johnson ar.d Neldon Maxfield star '1776' at Promised Valley Playhouse Jan Robinson gives basic steps while conducting ski class at Park City West ski resort. INTERMOUNTAIN THEATRES INC. -- USU Finds A Program For Outdoorsman LOGAN Its just a long narrow room on the lower level of the University Center, but its one of the busiest areas on campus. It represents the exploding interest in a form outdoor recreation of entertainment, which until recently, was only indulged in bi a relatively few "nature freaks. 486-744- 4 'v in Color oo and students. The outdoor' program is More ar.d more, growing. people are discovering the outdoors and are waiting in line to try the equipment. Much of the success belongs Platt. A Philadelphian, whos been in the Air Force, lived in Alaska and knocked around the western country, hes at USU because he choosski trips are offered. Some are es to be. His dedication to his some overnight and job and to the people who parsome as long as three days. A ticipate in the program is smaU fee is charged partici USU Outdoor Program coordinator J. J. Platt welcomes student to warm confines and country-stor- e informality of office. the program seems calm and program he heads is also unprogram was' started relaxed. encumbered. just over a year ago to meet a It is keyed to the interests or the carpet Perhaps its growing interest by what Platt of its patrons. Platt offers not wilder- the barnwood which Platt Colcalls ness enthusiasts. With the lected and had put on the only good goosedown sleeping tents, it warmth. bags, backpacking help of a grant from USUs . walls that gives cross country skis, Environment and Man pro- Possibly its Platt, himself snov.shoes, and canoes, but a gram . along with student Tall and lean, he exudes a kayaks of related books. small and calm library quietfunds, a shop was set up with contagious Some of the books have been a few sleeping bags and some ness. the program, books and magazines in a Platts lifestyle, and the pro- purchased by room not much bigger than a gram he runs, closely parallel but many are his own. They closet. Recently the program each other. Each represents a cover edible plants, organic moved into its present location movement toward natural liv- gardening, bicycling, backpacking, bow and arrow where, despite its ing. His life is as unencumthe environment and hunting, conand can an be life for bered as popularity and consciousness stant traffic, everything about- urban dweller and the outdoor There are also a number of magazines dealing with similar subjects. rapidly-growin- s. - Black Bear Killed County man was found guilty of illegally taking a black bear last month in a trial held in Price after having to the plead "not guilty in a hearing last charge an incident during the 1972 deer bow hunting season when a black bear sow was illegally taken by bow hunters in the Range Creek area of Carbon County. mnvirtimt resulted from Witnesses at the trial described either having seen the bear's hide in the defendants possession or having heard him describe how the bear was taken. THo hotel BAIDERDASH -- six-da- y The Judge A. John September. the man $250 fined Ruggeri and gave him 60 days in jail with the jail sentence tc be suspended upon payment of the fine. " pants, primarily transportation. Excursions planned for warmer months include 10 river trips on the Yampa, Green and Salmon rivers. These wiU be four and trips and are open to alumni The long room Is the center for the USU Outdoor Program. Through it, the coordinator, J. J. Platt, rents equipment for backpacking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking and canoeing to dents, faculty and alumni. A Carbon - J.J. stocks a small supply of dried energy food fruit, various drinks and health snacks. "Most of the food we have is used by backpackers but it is also here because of my convictions. I think it should be available for those who want it, he says. high to day-lon- 1 MATINEES TODAY a person who protects children 2 Just and oth'er things m f living Also "CHROME AND HOT LEATHER" Another new service offered by the outdoor program fairs under the category of excursions. Throughout the winter snowshoe and cross country 1 in 4 |