Students 'Seize the Day ' on and off the stage The theme of Spring Sing 1997, "Seize the Day," lived up to Harding's trad ition of astounding, enjoyable, successful and exciting entertainment for all, according to Director John Ryan and ExecutiveProducerSteveFrye. "The openingsong, "Seize the Day," from the mus ical Newsies, setthe mood for the who le show," hostess SandiWrightsaid. "From there, we tried to incorporate the theme into all our dialogues, intros and songs and also into our lives. Taking advantage ofevelYopponunity that is given you is an imponant part of everyday." Ensemble memberMarcus . eely said, "A lot ofourmovements were taken from the ideasofseizing the dayand opening the door. " This was the first year for Mike Chance to direct the Spring Sing jazzensemble. Before coming toHarding in 1996,he directed bands at the high school level for 21 years and had some award-winning jazz bands. "Spring Sing was overwhelming, both in hours demanded and the quality that had to be accomplished,"he said. "The music they read was incredibly difficult, but they did a great job." Spring Sing shows were judged on panicipation, costumes, music, choreographyandoIiginality. This year's overall winnerwas "Danger: High Voltage," performed by Delta Chi Delta, Delta Gamma Rho, Kappa Gamma Epsilon and friends. Awarded first runner-up was "Elementary, My Dear Watson ," involving Chi SigmaAlpha and Regina, who also won the panicipation award.Ju GoJu, KOJoKai , Pi Kappa Epsilon and friends placed as second runner-up with "Caution: Workers Ahead. " "lsThere a Doctor in the House," pe rfo rmed by Chi Omega Pi , TNT, Zeta Rho and friends, was third runner-up. Two hosts and three hostesses were chosen this year, a change from the usual two of each gender. They were Rochelle Rose, Ange la Sholl , Sandi Wright,Justin Lawson and Chad McNatt. Spring Sing 1997 was a repeat pe rformance for secondyear hostess Roche lle Rose. "I was glad to be able to be a hostess again . It added a di ffe rent change with the three girls as hostesses this yea r. The two years have completed my wonderful Spring Sing memories." This was host Justin Lawson 's first year to partiCipate in Spring Sing. "I had never done anythi ng like it before. 1met a lor of people and made new friendships. We learned the real definition of cooperation and how to work together," Lawson said. "This was a once-in-a- lifetime experience and worth every minute, but 1would like to do it again ." @ 20 Student Life - Robin Henson jennyRoberson entertains the crowd with her enthusiastic performance. She was just one oj the privileged peifonners who tried out and made ensemble. Photo by Aaron Gillihan.
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