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Quarter Turn offers best of old, new Variety—varied or diversified; show—a performance. Combine the two and you've got Vshow. This year's V-show, "QuarterTurn" inhonorof Maine South's 25th aimiversary, was a great success. From a comic reenactment of Greek tragedy to a lively dance number by Orchesis, Spirit of '89 featured talent from all areas of the school and for all tastes. Individuality was highlighted in a large mmtber of solo acts: vocal songs performed by Ehyim Kim, '90, and Meg Filkins, '89, an improvisational clarinet solo by Jim Falzone, '89, the classic hymn "Amazing Grace" performed on the electric bass by Phil Maniaci, '90, and a tuba solo played by AllState band member Dean Westman, '89. Not all acts were solo, however, many large groups added diversity to the program. Comedy acts pointed out the insanity within Maine South and everyday hfe. Hawkettes performed their kick routine; the summer drama company jjerformed excerpts from the musical "Godspell." As always, the Maine South stage band performed with flair under the direction of Gordon McLean. Along with Maine South students, alumni were ' invited back for the twenty-fifth anniversary, many of them currently p>erforming professionally— singers Sara CychoU, Tina McGarry, and Dawn Bussert, pwlitical satirist Bill Melburg, and the comic band of Chris HoUoway, George Satur, The staff, led by Faculty Director Don Martello. Music Director Gordon McLean, Technical Director Pat Sanchez, and Costume Head Char
Ventriloquist Dom Lolse and his "dummy," Greg Barrlngton, provide comic relief in this year's V-show, Quarter Turn. Lobitz, worked along with the students directors to nels; sophomores Matt Krause and Chris Sosnowski. Music Director Jim Falzone, Writing Staff bring this year's acts, trunk, and stage band toHead Katherine Metzinger, who was also Student gether into a polished show. This year's Student Directors were seniors Council V-Show chairperson and Asst. Writing Martha Muhlena, Dean Westman, and Russ Staff Head Greg Harrington rounded out the stuHorvath; juniors Mike McGany and Charis Run- dent production staff.
New schedule proposed for Maine schools On Friday, December 9, Dr. Thomas Cachur showed the Maine South Student Council the proposed schedule for next year. The schedule is as follows: 1 HR 2 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A 6B 7 8
7:40- 8:00 8:00- 8:45 8:50- 9:00 9:05- 9:50 9:55 - 10:15 10:20 - 10:40 10:45 - 11:05 11:10- 11:30 11:35- 11:55 12:00- 12:20 12:25 - 12:45 12:50- 1:10 1:15- 2:00 2:05- 2:50 2:50- 3:10
Under the proposed schedule, homeroom will be after first period. This is done because administrators believe that if students begin the day with a class, they won't be late for school. Homeroom will
be ten minutes long and classes scheduled for one and a half periods will be the only ones beginning at 7:40 and ending at 3:10, so most students will begin school at 8:00 and be dismissed at 2:50. This new schedule is designed to give students more time to take electives and revive the departments suffering from the old, compact schedule as well as declining enrollment. In addition to the extra forty minutes in the school day, 6B will become a lunch period, although passing periods will be reduced to five minutes. With the new schedule we will also re-
quire a new bussing schedule. There will probably be more morning and after school busses. The 7:40 starting time conflicts with the morning meetings scheduled by some clubs, but all after school activities will remain the same, starting at 3:30. Although the proposed schedule has not yet been accepted by the school board, it is probable that they will give the new schedule their stamp of approval. Student and parent reactions to the proposed schedule should be directed to Dr. Cachur's office or the Board of Education.
Maine South's fall scholar athletes named The Maine South Scholar Athletes tor the 1988 fall season have been announced. To be eligible to become a Scholar Athlete, a candidate must hold a varsity letter, participate in a minimum of two sports seasons of interscholastic competition, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Honorees include: Kelly GiU, Rebecca Hanck, Krista Heitzman, Mary Hodur, Janet Johnson, Jennifer Kaleta, Kristen Kimura, Kristen Pugliani, Cheryl Roma, Mary Sheridan, Margaret Sheridan, Kenneth Alt, Sean Berry, Chris Bostic, Doug
Briles, Ken Carlson, Matt Duda, Greg Goelkel, Malt GoUiet, Cory Lenlz, Mike Nugent, Kevin O'Leary, George Ogorek, Pat Owens, Chris Paschke, Max Ranft, Brad Richter, Paul Schermerhom, and Anders Thorson.
Oops—pardon our error In our December 2 issue, the name of Elizabeth Morrissey was omitted from the October students of the month in English. Southwards regrets the error. '