'Ettes kick IVol. 19, No. 15
Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL
April 22,1983 ••^•••^iM
Musical to be presented This year's musical, Fiddler on the Roof, will be performed April 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m., April 28 at 7:30 p.m. and April 24 at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased outside the cafeteria during lunch periods or in the front hall before school and at the door the night of the performances. Fiddler on the Roof is a Stein-Bock-Harnick production which tells the story of Tevye, a poor Jewish dairy man, and traces the conflicts between his traditional beliefs and his changing environment. The story is set in the year 1905, focusing on the Russian movement to evict the Jewish people from their towns. Mr. Irwin Bell, stage director, stated about the cast, "We are working very hard to make it a fine production. We have a very cooperative cast." The cast numbers 150 people, including orchestra, dance and singing chorus and crew. Miss Barbara Bobrich. choreographer, stated, "This year we are doing ethnic steps. Though they are more difficult, they are also exciting- The show promises to be exciting." This show has special significance for Mr. Ijoyd Spear, music director and producer of the show. Spear commented, " Fiddler on the
Roof is my favorite musical. I asked that it be done for the last year I was here. It will be a fine production." Musical chorus director Walter Flechsig commented on the singing chorus under his direction, "1 am very pleased with this year's chorus, very pleased. They are exceptional. They're good musicians and are very cooperative with the directing staff."
by Cathy Flynn The Maine South Hawkettes came in third in the slate tournament for their 68 minute show. TTiey performed a revised version of the routine they performed in V-Show, using capes and a Spanish theme. Winning the highest evaluation, a Superior, their kickline was one they had performed at football games. TTie state competition was held in Benton, Illinois March 11. Tryouts for next year's squad will be held in early May. The Frosh-Soph team will be replaced with a junior varsity squad in 1983-84, according to Hawkette sponsor Barbara Bobrich. Captain Christy Scheldt said, "The JV squad willfivegirls in all years an equal chance." Lxx>king back on the season, Christy continued, "Hawkettes has made my years at South more memorable because of the friendships I've made and the experiences of working together towards a common goal."
Dan Piatt to attend Webb Maine South senior Dan Piatt will attend the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture in Glen Cove, New York next year. Webb is a highly specialized technical school, unique because the students don't pay tuition. Everything, with the exception of room and board, is free. The school has an enrollment of 75. Dan is one of 20 incoming freshmen accepted. The school takes into account SAT scores, as well as academic achievement. Since there are only three athletic teams, the school's emphasis is on academics. Dan first became interested in the school through guidence counselor Kenneth Reese.
He found information concerning the school in the Career Resource Center. Dan remarked, "It seemed like a good school for me because I've always been interested in ships. My classes in drafting and engineering also helped me make my decision. Dan will follow a required curriculum, including courses in engineering, drafting and literature. "I like the size of the school because there will be less pressure, and it will give me a very good education. If any other Maine South students are interested in the school, 1 would like to see them follow me," Dan concluded.