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

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Leading off the night's perfor- mancesa Thi Do, Jay Worrall, and Toffly Johnson sang in the openinggnumber, “Tonight's the Night.” (At far left) Bob Anderson shows off his talent as lead singer of the Brutals, singing “It’s the End of the World as We Know It.” Chandell Handley, and Meghan Ru- land perform acrobatic stunts dur- ing their dance, ““The Haunted.” junior variety show “49

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As a break from the usual routine of homework and jobs, students were ready to begin the time-consuming rehearsals for the Junior Va- riety Show. In years past getting people to participate and put the time and energy into the show had been dif- ficult, but, thanks to the stu- dents’ interest, there was an entertaining show. Unlike shows in the past the main attraction was mu- sic and singing rather than comedy. Many student bands performed; there was a band for almost every grade. Representing the ninth grade was Buddy Speir, Pat Thomas and Brian Sullivan, but, unfortunate- ly, Brian came down with walking pneumonia and the band needed the assistance of Ed Kinsella and Bob An- derson. The Brutals, the sophomore band which had developed recognition through five years of prac- tice and performance, enter- tained the audience with “Paint it Black” and “It’s the End of the World as We Know It.” The seniors’ band, No Narks, played during the Se- nior Slide Show. Eric Willis shared his musical talents; he co-wrote and performed “On December 34th.” Mr. John Ballou and his band played the finale, “Desire” by U2, sung by Carl Rodriguez and Lisa Basham (Mr. Ballou’s sister- Tang Came, Out at Night in-law). The entire cast per- formed as back-up singers. Vocal numbers were per- formed by many choral stu- dents including Colleen Shreve and Jay Worrall sing- ing “Sweet Georgia Brown.”’ Rebecca Conable sung solo while others sang in groups. Members of the “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”’ and “Elvira” entertained with lively music and fancy foot- work. The varsity cheer- leaders performed a dance routine which combined dance steps with gymnas- tics. Performances by the fac- ulty rounded out the enter- tainment. Mr. Jack Hamlin played and sung an old Por- tuguese song. Mr. Jeff Cro- nin and Ms. Diane Thurber displayed their theatrical talent with comedy skits. The success of the show was due in large part to the people behind the scenes. Student technicians and stage hands were responsi- ble for sound and lighting equipment and scene changes. Said five-year tech veteran Jay Munsterman, “This show was technically more complex than in pre- vious years. Two separate sound systems were used for stage monitors and house mix. It resulted in a flexible system which worked well for both the performers and the audi- ence.” junior variety show “TT = E... February 3rd 4th 8:00 p.m. @ Auditorium a a ty Ta = at” “al 22 Gearing up in their cowboy outfits, Adam Kallio, Travis Lincoln, and Tony Johnson sing “Elvira.”

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As students donned costumes and make-up and tuned guitars, they were accompanied by other actors and crooners — the faculty was preparing for the variety show. The au- dience was treated to a range of talents from the staff members. Mr. Jack Hamlin sang songs from the International Cafe in Portuguese; Mr. John Ballou ac- companied the finale on the drums. Toe- tapping harmonies heard in ‘‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’’ were provided by stu- dents and Mrs. Betty Pitera (media secre- tary) and Mrs. Sue Graves (school nurse). The First Family of the British Stage, Mr. Jef- ferson Cronin and Ms. Diane Thurber, read British renditions of “Satisfaction,” “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” and “Hello.” Mr. Cronin and Ms. Thur- ber added further com- ic relief with the Ab- bott and Costello act, “New Math.” Carlos Rodriguez sings ‘‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2 as part of the Junior Variety Show finale; the cast joined him in singing “Desire.”