George Mason High School - Mustang Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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Marching to the beat of “2001 -type mu- sic, the Junior Variety Show cast practices the opening number. With startled faces, the storm troopers, played by junior Peter Droujinsky, Rod McLeod. and Wayne Hunt, seniors, watch with apprehended Denise Shuster, senior, as Dr. Thoms’ face appears on a screen. - 4 , - at 16 Junior Variety Show

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RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT Wherea s, George Mason High School in the city of Falls Church was nominated to participate in the Secondary School Recognition Program conducted throughout the nation by the U. S$. Department of Education; and, Whereas, George Mason High School was selected by the U. 5S. Department of Education as one of 144 outstanding secondary schools in the nation; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Board of Education congratulates the administrators, teachers, and students of George Mason High School for this noteworthy achievement. Presented at Richmond, Virginia this ninth day of December, 1983. OF jiteaeo ed Ph LP COPS oF we A Ansan President — 7 : we The resolution and the proclamation, is- mM o sued to G.M. by the Board of Education of : the Commonwealth of Virginia on Decem- ber 9th. With Dr. George Thoms at his side, Dr. Terrel Bell displays the plaque given to G.M. Celebration of Excellence 15

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A highlight of an otherwise cold March when students felt spring feverish was the Junior Variety Show. The proverb “Hard work pays off” proved true for the cast. For five long weeks the cast put a lot of time and energy into audi- tions, after-school rehearsals, evening dress rehearsals, and three performances on GM's stage. Directed by two teachers, Ms. Val Picini and Mr. John Ballou, the show was performed on March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd during evening performances. A spaghet- ti dinner preceded the March 2nd show. According to Laura Jaco- met, junior, ““There’s a lot more to the JV Show than just being in it. You have to organize your actual act, work on props, and come to THE SPICE OF LIFE opening practices with the whole Cast.” The show reflected all the hard work put into it. Besides acts fea- turing the entire cast, individuals and partners performed. Featur- ing such memorable acts as “My Ding-a-Ling,” “Time Warp,” and “Silly Walks,” the show was a com- plete success. The opening act caught every- one’s immediate attention and in- terest. The entire cast engaged ina spoof of a computer commercial seen on TV. Marching to ethereal choral music, the marchers fell on stage after Denise Shuster threw a hammer and smashed a picture of President Reagan, only to reveal Dr. Thoms’ face. Storm troopers quickly apprehended Denise. Forming straight lines, half the cast marches toward the other half during the rehearsal of the opening number. Suggesting ideas, Ms. Val Picici (Co-direc- tor) confers with C.J. Cliff, junior, about his act. Having thrown a hammer at Ronald Rea- gan’s face on a screen, Denise is escorted across the stage by the storm troopers. Junior Variety Show 17