Glenbrook South High School - Etruscan Yearbook (Glenview, IL)

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Variety Show features superheroes Salami, ham, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, and many other ingre- dients all stacked high on French bread make up only one thing . . . a hero sandwich. Ac- cording to the Glenbrook South variety show, though, 'lA Hero is More Than a Sandwich. On Feb. 18, 19, and 20, approximately 166 students, not counting the jazz band and pro- duction crews, participated in the GBS vari- ety show, A Hero is More than a Sand- wich.'l The show, directed by Mrs. Sally Clonts, included skits, singing, and dancing. To help with the show's choreography por- tions were Mr. Brian Lynch, who teaches the Dance Company, and John Clonts. Mr. Douglas Kornelly acted as drama director. Putting the show together included many steps. First a theme had to be chosen. This was done by choosing from a list of ideas prepared two to three years ago. lt was then that the theme of superheroes was decided upon. The idea of superheroes was carried out throughout the show with songs such as The Greatest American Hero and Superman Skits also reflected the superhero theme. For example, the players staged a superhero tele- thon with stars like the Mackenzie Brothers, Johnny Carson, Tom Snyder, Superman, Ju- lia Child, and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. Next came auditions which took place Jan. 5, 6, and 7. Each student who tried out for a singing and dancing part had to sing a song 42fVariety Show I. Y' Sophomore Anne Gottlieb throws a stunning glance as sophomore Larry Bluestone flashes at her in the number, City Lights. Senior Karen Hayhurst sings Sweetest Thing as a solo in the variety show. that was picked out for him and then perforn a dance he was taught. Those who auditionet for the skits had to perform a short skit tt show their talents. After auditions were over students wer. selected to perform in the show. The criteria that was used in making the selection wer: the quality of the performance and how close ly it reflected the show's theme. Once this step was done those chosen be gan rehearsals on Jan. 8. Senior Lisa Mox, a singerfdancer in th. show, stated, ln the beginning I was reallj nervous but once I got started 1 relaxed a lo more. it 1 .tt w MSE:

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Study still in store for grads released after first semester 13 from Class of '82 choose January option to start college and career training before June If a student at Glenbrook South acquires credits by the end of the first semester of his senior year, he has the privelege to graduate early. This year I6 people took the option. I left Glenbrook South early to get a job. Later on I intend to further my education at college, stated mid-year graduate Chuck Latimer. The graduation ceremony took place in the Instructional Materials Center. The gradu- ates received their diplomas Friday, Jan. 22. Graduation addresses were given by Kip Kelley, Indy Birk, and Tim Thoelecke. The diplomas were presented by board of educa- Howard Anderson congratulates John Clonts after handing him his diploma. Clonts also gave a musical presentation at the ceremony. G 1 V tion members Mr. Howard Anderson and Dr. William Schreiner, principal. The benedic- tion was given by Student Council vice-presi- dent Moira McDonald. Most graduates took the option of early graduation so they could get a full time job before going to further their education. Graduate Donna Rikje expalined, I plan to go to beauty school in Fall, but since classes don't start till then, I'm working to help pay for them. The graduates in the mid-year graduation were Nelson Cardenas, John Clonts, Mark Heverly, James Knapp, Charles Latimer, Angela McCabe, Martin Murphy, Evelyn Naylor, Jennifer Nugent, Christine Pearson, Donna Rikje, Elizabeth Tranter, Roslynn Wilde. Roslynn Wilde desplays her exuberance as she finishes her years at Glenbrook South. Evelyn Naylor walks up to the podium as her name is called. Mid-Year Graduationf41

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Posing as a sailor, senior Lee Weir salutes the audi- ence during the act, City Lights. Director Sally Clonts discusses the upcoming show with producer Jodi Epstein, a senior. Tom Snyder, played by junior Dale Mitchell watch- es as Karnak the Magnificent, played by senior Ke- vin Demaret, makes a prediction. The singer-dancers and back-up dancers create a giant sandwich to start the show. Variety Showf43