Breck School - Mustang Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Transitions: Breck has started a program this year which is the first of its kind in Minnesota. The Visual and Performing Arts Specialty, also known as The Fine Arts Track, provides students with opportunities that could otherwise only be enjoyed at a fine arts academy. Students enter the program in their sophomore year and continue until they are seniors, taking a variety of classes in music, art, dance, and drama. Acceptence into the program is based on portfolios or auditions, and a personal interview. After a student is accepted into the Specialty, a personalized schedule is designed to fit individual needs. A variety of new classes were created this year to complement the already existing fine arts classes which are a necessary part of a Specialty student's schedule. Some new classes this year are: 20th Century Cultures, Aesthetics, Music Theory, History of Drama and Theater, and Dance and the musical Comedy Stage. Although many of the people in these classes are Specialty students, almost all of the offerings are open to all students. The unusual classes are successful because of the excellent faculty who teach them. Mr. Hardy and Ms. Franke in the Art Department, Mr. Watson and Ms. Laureano in music, Mr. Hegg in drama, and Ms. Picard in dance all bring unique style to their art form. Most of the students participating in the program have a positive feeling about their first year in the Specialty, although many agree that there doesn't seem to be enough time to take all the classes they would like. One student remarks that although she is taking art philosophy and theory classes, she doesn't have the time to paint. This problem is one that the Art Department will attempt to solve as it continues to improve the curriculum. Although the program is called The Fine Arts Specialty, it is hoped that students who participate will take advantage of the program to enhance other academic subjects, rather than detract from them. A primary facet of the program's philosophy is that the arts are interrelated and a crucial element of everyday living. The Visual and Performing Arts Specialty is an important and successful transition at Breck. Michelle Bochert practices in Dance

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Danny confronts Sandy Grease Danny ............................Erik Stolhanskc Rizzo .............. Heather Pavlasek Marty .................Jessica Oye Gail .................. Polly Cohen Doody .................Fritz Grimm Sonny ............... Travis Messinger Cha-Cha .............Jennifer Maggs Vince Fontaine ..........Chris Leville Ronny Casino ..........Dan Williams Miss Lynch .......... Tanya Halvorsen Chorus Kresse. Liza LaBelle, Debbie Swan Sandy ................ Christa Lee Frenchy ...........Mankwe Ndosi Jan ................... Lila Glasoe Kenickie ...............Rob Melrose Roger.............. Paul Minnihan Patty .........................Jami Bly Eugene ...........Eric Ziegenhagen Johnny Casino ........ Doral Pryor Teen Angel ........... Bruce McCoy Cheerleader Dancer . Stephanie Koelz . Jane Ashley, Chris Crutchfield, Sara Faville, Heather Heefner, Ingrid Peter Nord ............... Tenor Sax Craig Taborn ............ Keyboards Mike Mattison ................ Bass Scott Terhune ......... Tenor Sax Ban Denecke ...............Guitar Nick Skrowaczewski ......Drums Director Choreographer ........Tanya Picard Costume Designer ... Rich Hamson Stage Manager -----Philippe Gagnon Light Board ....................Jon Goldman House Manager ........Sarah Dorman Assistant Director ...Kitsy Olson Music Director Lisa Howitz-Doe ring Set Designer .............Bill Hardy Lighting Designer .....Rob Retting Stage Carpenter..........E. J. Evans Assistant Set Designer ........... Rosalie Newman Greased Lightnin ' .. Shane Pierce Above: I can't, I'm Sandra Dee Above: those magic changes ; left: why do I start swaying to and fro? Activities 23

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Fine Arts Specialty The band rehearses for its next concert