Volume 28ÂŤ issue 7 December 20,1991
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South swings into holiday spirit by Rich Stasiek Maine South is preparing for the rapidly approaching Yuletide season by organizing activities in the spirit of Christmas. Included on this seasonal agenda are the Christmas Concert and the Christmas Card exchange, along with the letters to Santa and the upcoming Holly Hop Dance. The annual Christmas Concert, which was held on Sunday, December 15, proved to be a favorite once again with its multi-faceted array of musical entertainment. There were two performances in the auditorium, one at 2:00 and another at 4:30, with both being followed by a Bake Sale in the lobby. The baked goods, donated by Music Boosters, will help to support the band's trip to California in the spring. The concert itself consisted of the Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Men's Choir, Mixed Chorus, and Girls' Glee, all of which were directed by Mr. David Danckwart. In addition, the Brass choir, directed by Mr. Gordon McLean, and the Symphony Orchestra, directed by Mr Michael McDonough., also performed. The vocal groups, such as the Jazz Ensemble, bolstered the Christmas spirit by singing many traditional Christmas carols. The stage in the auditorium was adorned with white and red poinsettias, which were formed into a pleasing Christmas tree design. The poinsettias were then sold after the concert, with proceeds going to the Music Department. Also, individual donations were collected during the concert, which will help to support the band's trip fund. "The concert seemed to add a certain flair to the holiday atmosphere at South," said
Maine South principal Dr. Thomas Cachur gets into the holiday spirit by adding a finishing touch to a Christmas Tree. Frank Frigo, member of Jazz Ensemble and Men's Choir. Another seasonal activity at Maine South was the Christmas Card exchange. Supported by Student Council, Christmas Cards were collected from last Wednesday to this Tuesday. The cards were distributed in homeroom this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday . In addition, answering letters written to Santa Claus was a Christmas activity in which
Mrs. LindaHiggins' English classes tookpart this year. More information on the letters can be found on page six of this issue of Southwords. Another annual enterprise is the Holly Hop Dance. The dance, held tonight at 9:15 p.m., will take place after the varsity basketball game. The dance will be located in the cafeteria and includes food and music performed by the V-Show bands. The admission is $2.00.
Card exchange spreads cheer This year's Christmas Card Exchange once again provided a convenient and festive way to send holiday greetings to our friends at Maine South. Collection boxes for the cards were located in the bookstore and the library from Thursday, December 12th to Tuesday, December 17th. The cards were distributed to students and faculty during homeroom throughout the rest of this week.
This service is provided each year, for free, by the Student Council. Sponsor Ann Finneran commented, "This is a wonderful service we render to the student body, especially with today's postal rates". With a mountain of cards distributed, it seems hundreds of students took advantage of this chance to spread the holiday cheer. In addition. Student Council sponsor Pat Feichter chuckled, "It was a good opportunity
for a guy who might have been too shy to approach a girl, to maybe send her a nice card". Junior Ann Gormer agreed. "It's really nice when you're sitting there in homeroom and a card comes that reminds you of all your friends that you see every day." "It puts me in the Christmas spirit," junior Katherine Nelson added. "It's like you just received an early Christmas present."