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V-Show offers viewers wild "Ride" by Ann Gortner and Brad Haak As the month of December begins, so too does Maine South's 28th annual V-Show, "Roller Coaster Sideshow (You'll get used to it)." This show has been in the works since early October, beginning with preparation for try-outs and culminating with this week's performance. The acts are many and varied, including yearly favorites from Orchesis, Hawkettes, and Flag Corps, along with assorted and unusual comedic and musical acts. The show is headed by sponsor John Muszynski, who assists senior directors Jenny Peterson, Joan Grzesinski, and Cara Spurrier; junior directors Lainie Castle, Melanie Keller, and Ann Gortner; sophomore director Brad Haakk; and music directors Jack Parrino and Alison Begor. The show will open with a dance number performed by the Footlighters, a group of Maine South's finest singers and dancers. The production will be littered with sporadic skits (called Blackouts) performed by Trunk, Maine South's comedy troupe for V-Show. These Blackouts, which are placed between acts, are written by the Writing Staff, headed by Carolyn Chandler and Keith Wesunan. The Stage crew is again working dilligently on the building, lighting, and painting of the set, designed by Scott Falbe. Stage Crew is led by Stage Manager Sheila Roche and sponsored by Pat Sanchez. V-Show has proven to be a worthwhile experience for many people. Anna Nommensen
V-Shovv Heads for Roller-Coaster Side Show are: Top Row—Carolyn Chandler, Joan Grezinski, Cara Spurrier, Jennifer Peterson, John Muzynski, Faculty Director. Middle—Sheila Roche, Alison Begor, Melanie Keller, Brad Haak, Jack Parrino. Bottom—Ann Gortner, Keith Westman, Lainie Castle.
IS enjoying her third year in V-Show because "it gives students fromm all walks of life a chance to participate and meet all sorts of different people one wouldn't normally see because of scheldules or routine after-school activites." Asst. Music director Alison Begor says she likes V-Show since "it incorporates all different forms of the Arts and lets everyone show his talents." Through all the long hours, though. Student Director Melanie
Keller explains that "although the tension and amount of work involved in the show is sometimes overwhelming, the finished product is always more than worth it". The performances for Maine South's 1991 V-Show, "Roller Coaster Sideshow (You'll get used to it)" are being held December 5th, 6lh, and 7th at 7:30 p.m. and on December 8th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale in the cafeteria during lunch hours and at the door for $4.00.
Auge wins DAR; SAR awarded to The 1991 winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution award is Homecoming Queen Suzanne Auge. The winner of this year's Sons of the American Revolution is Student Council Vice-President Jim Lin. Every year, the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution each present awards to a distinguished Maine South senior. They are chosen based on their leadership abilities, as well as on their contributions to both the senior class and school, in general. The Maine South Faculty has recently voted on this year's recipients of the DAR and SAR awards.