Silhouettes

A silhouette is defined as "the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background".  I have a memory of all the kids getting a silhouette profile at one time or another. It was often a craft done in school. A bright light, tracing the outline of the head and cutting it out. Just from the silhouette profiles above, can you guess which Westra siblings these are?

There was a "shadows" song/dance with silhouettes in the musical Jen's senior year (1989) "Shadows on the Wall" ... Jen was Dorothy Brock, an older (like 50? Gasp, SO old. So many lines drawn on the face) washed up star, appalled she is supposed to audition for a part. The director makes a comment about Dorothy Brock "but she can't dance" ... and Jen knew the part was made for her (as singing and acting were no problem, but dancing was an issue!) Jen's Madrigals group (the guys) sang Silhouettes on the Shade (listen to that HERE).

Well ... have you made your guesses?

Chris on the left ... in first grade (1972-1973). On the right, little Derek ... younger, just three years old, done as a Joyschool project in 1986. You can see in the school photo, the side/profile, while not a silhouette, was the trend!

Here's an article about silhouettes.