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20 Hazleton Standard-Speaker, Thursday, April 25, 1996 'Spring Week'atPSU 1 A A I I 11 I i 7H. J- ft A number of activities to encourage student in-volvment in clubs and organizations have been going on this week, Spring Week at the Penn State Hazleton Campus. During the week, students from all campus clubs and organizations have been sponsoring athletic events, club booths on the campus mall, an ice cream fair, and other activities. Each club was required to sponsor a booth, and to plan special activities to promote a collegial environment for student life on campus. The week ends tomorrow with a Spring Formal at Carmen's Country Inn.

Events were sponsored by Hazleton Campus clubs individually, or in conjunction with the Student Government Association (SGA). The booths had various themes, and included games, activities, and Spring Week merchandise in order to promote student involvment. Today is the last day of campus events, and a full schedule is planned. There will be club booths on the walkway between the North and South buildings from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tentatively, there will be a band or disc jockey behind the South Building at 7 p.m. Also, there will be an "all you can eat" ice cream bar behind the South buildingfrpm p.m. The rain location will be the Commons building. Sumo wrestling will take place on the basketball courts by the Lion Ambassadors from 7-11 p.m., and the Circle Club will have a gyro machine on the basketball courts between 7-11 p.m. 8s I -V I 1 li i.i lit mi i ANDY SCOTTStandard-Speaker Kelly Ireland, right, a freshman from Little Silver, N.J., and Amy Lord, a sophomore from Ringoes, N.J., make spinning art flying disks at a booth during Penn State Hazleton's Spring Week, a campus-wide festival that runs through Friday.

Singing a song of freedom Folk singer Han Mamber plays his guitar and sings an Israeli folk song Wednesday during an Israel Independence Day celebration held at the Hazleton Jewish Community Center. More than 50 people attened the festivities to commerrate the founding of Israel in 1948. Holy Spirit Drama Club to present 'Little Mermaid9 1 i 1r ERIC CONOVERStandard-Speaker Vi fa voice, and without it, she is unable to tell the Prince her feelings. Meantime, Theodore believes that a whiney young girl, Georgina, portrayed by Beth Ann Howey, has saved him from drowning, and he is determined to marry her out of gratitude. The music includes Anemone's "The Songs I Sing" and her love song to Theodore, "You Came Into My Life," as well as the Sea Creatures' anthem to undersea life, "Deep Down," and the song of the Sea Witch and her school of sidekick sharks, "A Very Modest Fee." The Drama Club produces a musical each spring with the help of scores of volunteers.

Cast members rehearse at acting, vocal and dance practices for three months prior to the show. Linda Kistler and Helene Seamon are music directors. Michele Girosky, Anna Mae Fiore and Anna Paisley are choreographers. "These dedicated people work closely with the students to teach them the words and music. But beyond that, the children are learning about public speaking, leadership, and teamwork," said Paisley.

"And while the cast rehearses, dozens of others are spending countless hours preparing for the show in other ways," Paisley added. Sets are designed by Natalie Paisley, and constructed by a crew headed by Mike Paisley. Matthey Howey, state manager, will lead a technical crew of some twenty junior high and high school students who will work backstage for the ERIC CONOVERStandard-Speaker Hans Christian Andersen's tale of the mermaid who wanted to be human comes to life May 1 and 2 at Holy Spirit Academy, as the school's Drama Club presents its annual spring theatrical production, "The Little Mermaid." The musical play will begin at 7 p.m. each night at the school auditotium at 4th and seybert streets, Hazleton. Tickets will be available at the door.

Rehearsing for the play are, first row, Nina Wezner. Second row from left, Sheree Barnes, Angela LaMonica, Melissa DiSabella, Desiree Cabell, Fallon Kowalczyk, and Jennifer Barton. Third row, Tina Pendergast, Kim Zubris, Robert Antinozzi, and Nicholas Ferrari. Third row, Ann Barret. Hans Christian Andersen's tale of the mermaid who wanted to be human comes to life May 1 and May 2 at 7 p.m.

at the Holy Spirit Academy auditorium, Fourth and Seybert streets, Hazleton, as the school's Drama Club presents its annual spring theatrical production, "The Little Mermaid." Tickets will be available at the door. "This year, the Drama Club has gone under the sea, and our cast of 62 will feature fish, mermaids and mermen, and dancing seaweed in this unique production," said Judiann Paisley, director. "This has probably been the most challenging play for both the cast and the technical people, and we're certain that audiences will be very entertained by the show." The club is in its ninth year of producing annual musical productions, which always feature students from the school ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade. Kim Zubris plays the title character, whose name is "Anemone," and her twin sidekicks are Clem and Clarissa Clam, played by Nicholas Ferrari and Tina Pendergast. Anemone has fallen in love with the handsome Prince Theodore (Robert Antinozzi), whom she saves from drowning after the evil Sea Witch (Ann Barrett) sinks his ship.

But much to the dismay of her friends and family, Anemone turns to the Sea Witch for help in becoming human so that she can be with her love. However, her payment to the Witch is her beautiful 1 3th Don't Get Grace "The Little Mermaid" is open to the public. Tickets are available at the door. For information, call 459-0054 or 454-0178. The complete cast is as follows: Anemone (the Little Mermaid), Kim Zubris; Clem Clam, Nicholas Ferrari; Clarissa Clam, Tina Pendergast; King Neptune, Robert Moore; Grandmother, Jenni Barton; Prince Theodore, Robert Antinozzi; First Mate, Erick Lucadamo; Sea Witch, Ann Barrett; Pierre, James Ward; Georgina, Beth Howey; Clara, Caroline Ciotola; Mara, Maria Beltrami; Borgy, Thomas Sheppard; Minister, James McAndrew.

The Mermaids Shelly, Fallon Kowalczyk; Pearly, Desiree Cabell; Misty, Nina Wezner; Sandy, Sheree Barnes; Bubbly, Melissa DiSabella; and Goldy, Angela LaMonica. Sharks Kelly Alexander, Brittany Conahan, Mary Kathryn Fox, Jennifer Hornick, Melissa marusak, Mary Kate Trishman. Sailiors Neil Ciotola, Anthony DiSabella, John Dougherty, Michael Dougherty, Joshua Farley, Brandon Kowalczyk, Dante Plesce, and Christopher Ward. Sea Creatures Announcer, Amanda Hopeck; Cristina Ber-nardyn, Gabrielle Dutz; Tyler Kowalczyk, Dalia Matos, Megan Marinock, Rae Lynn Molinaro, Jillian Seamon, Tricia Vassello, Bridget Boyle, Megan Caputo, Caleigh Conahn, Alison Conlin, Lucia Dutz, Geneva Evancho, Trese Evancho, Rachel Fenkner, Kaitlyn Hayes, Allison Jacobs, Lindsey Krieger, Anne McAndrew, Jared Sebia, Gabrielle Torres, Kayla Trently, Joshua Velez, Marisol Velez, Angela Vito, Lori Ann Zubris. this weekend prepared by the mothers and their committees.

A fresh fruit and salad bar will also be featured. Homemade baked goods, candy and waffles and ice cream are on the dessert menu. Everyone is invited to try the games, and serious bargan hunters will be taken care of at the Gardening Center and a Touch of Spring for cut flowers. Proceeds from this fund-raising project benefit Bishop Hafey Junior-Senior High School's educational program. Polka dance set for Sun.

Happy Louie and the Julicia Orchestra from Palmer, will appear Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Memorial Park Ballroom in Jim Thorpe. The dance is sponsored by the Anthracite Polka Association. The entire program will broadcast live on radio as a public service to the handicapped, and others who are unable to attend. Tickets will be available at the door.

The association's next dance is May 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Stefanisko's on Route 309 in Hazleton. The featured band will be the Happy Richie Polka Band from Buffalo, N.Y. wait your tickets Standard-Speaker Standard-Speaker SUNDAY -'J i IV Mary Ann Zubris. "Creating undersea creatures was a great challenge for the committee, but they have come up with some incredibly creative and attractive outfits, which the children are excited to be wearing," Paisley added.

Paisley said the Drama Club has succeeded, not only because of the enthusiasm of the students, but because of the commitment of the volunteers. "This year we've got more volunteers than we've got cast members; people who love to work with children and love theatre. And TOP SHELF Off Poplar St. on Mulr Hazleton Heights 459-0506 ITALIAN BUFFET Tonight Every Thursday 5toB P.M. Items Also Avallibl HLT-15 89w String Trimmer 25cc Gasoline Dual Line, 17" $119 HB-290 Blower wbag 2-cycle, air-cooled, 25cc engine for reliable 1to 3 pull starting Maximum air velocity 150 mph.

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and will continue Saturday from 4 to 1 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. on the school campus, 1700 W. 22nd St. The following squads will be competing in the Cheerleading Competition: Holy Spirit, St.

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Entertainment for Friday: 6 to 9 p.m., WZMT 97.9 The Mountain will broadcast live; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Cheerleading Competition; and 8 to 10 p.m., Butler Valley Country Dancers. Entertainment for Saturday: 4 to 7 p.m., WKAB Oldies 103.5 broadcast live; 4:30 to 6 p.m., All That Dancin'; 7 to 10 p.m., The Casuals. Entertainment for Sunday: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Anna Marie School of Dance; 5 to 6 p.m., Angelo Yanuzzi. Pocahontas and Batman and Co. will visit Saturday at 5, 6 and 7 p.m.

Pocahontas and Batman and Co. will be on hand to meet their fans Sunday at 3, 4, 5 and 6 p.m. Ethnic foods including pirohi, halushki, halupki, and potato cakes along with the favorite pinic foods including hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, pizza and sausage and peppers will be rk'. -i Each "Little Mermaid" cast member will also wear a handmade costume for the program. "These costumes are constructed by a large committee which spends hours at the sewing machines," Paisley said.

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