Vol 30 issue 11

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\Olume 3(1, issue 11 March 11. 1994

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Annual Orchesis dance held

by Jennifer Johnson Once again Maine South'sOrchesis Dance Company will perform its annual dance show, held today, March 11 and tommorrow, Saturday, March 12. This year's presentation of the "Annual Orchesis Dance Concert" consists of fifteen orginal dances choreographed by members of the group which include many different styles of dance and types of music. The show will also welcome Maine South alumna Kirsten Bierie as she performs with the dancers for her fourth consecutive year. The 1993-1994 Orchesis officers include President Karla Diestel, Secretary Jennifer Johnson, Historian/Treasurer Emily Demonte, Publicity Chairperson Maria Tsapralis, and Costume Chairperson Anna La Fronza. Orchesis's work began in early September when eighteen new members were chosen and with only the officers and and two dancers returning from last year, the group is almost completely new. Nevertheless, Orchesis members showed much spirit and enthusiasm when they danced in the Homecoming Parade and performed the Conga in V-Show. Auditions for dances in the Orchesis Show began last November and since then, choreographers have been working on their dances for March 11 and 12 performance dates.

Orchesis members proudly pose next to Orchesis also gave an early sampling of its upcoming show when it performed at Linccln Junior High School, Our Lady of Ransom, and during half-time at the Febraury 25 th faculty V. M Club basketball game that was held here at South. In addition, the dancers are looking for-

their float at the Homecoming parade. ward to performing at Colombia College and possibly competing in other dance competitions. The "Annual Orchesis Dance Concert" is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Tickets can be purchased at the door or from Orchesis members during lunch periods for $3.50.

'Southfesf prepares for success Southfest 94, which will take place on Tuesday, March 22, has the usual large variety of activities and presentations to offer. However, the structure of the day has changed from years past. Some problems complained about in the previous format were that the morning assembly was lengthy and slow and that distributing schedules in the spectator gym was more than somewhat chaotic. Attendance tended to be low, particularly in the late afternoon. To ensure that the day, set aside from normal school activities, runs more smoothly this time around, 'Southfest' coordinators have I made some changes. This year, students will pick up their activity cards at a homeroom period at 8:00 A.M. The four activity sessions follow homeroom, at 8:15, 9:15, 10:15, and

12:15, with a break for lunch after the third session. The day will be capf)ed off with two music programs at 1:15. Probably recalling the overwhelming success of last year's reggae bard, coordinators have decided to continue tte idea. The artists performing this year are Ramsey Lewis, a virtuoso jazz pianist who is the Program Director for the Ravinia Jazz Festival and Yabba Griffiths and Traxx, a reggae band that mixes popular songs Jamaica-style. 'Southfest' may also be more successful than previously due to the addition of maiy new programs along with the return of various popular presentations. Various current issues such as environmental science, telecommunication systems.

computer graphics advertising, and sexual harassment on the job will be discussed in some sessions. Appearances will be made by John Wayne Gacy's defense lawyer and several television and radio celebrities. The more standard information-based and hands-on tyj)e activities will be continued from previous years. Information will be available on everything from hawks, hounds, and heroes to the Peace Corps and the Civil War. 'Southfest' will also make it possible to line dance to the "Achy-Breaky," learn to play the harmonica, and sculpt camels from carrots, all in the same day. The new format is expected to minimize old problems associated with the annual MaineSouth festival and hopefully make the experience more enjoyable for all involved.


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