by Dwight Cummings - Staff Writer
Acts based around the theme "if they could see me now" were presented by campus clubs competing during Long Beach City College's 30th annual Spring Sing held May 1, 1981, in the Liberal Arts Campus Auditorium.
"The Spring Sing is one of two big events for clubs," Lisa Williems, Spring Sing committee chairman said. "Winning this event is very important to the clubs. There was fierce competition."
Sponsored by the Associated Student Body, Spring Sing has a dual purpose, according to John Fylpaa, Associated Men Students adviser. One of the event's major purposes is to raise money for scholarships. half of the money raised goes to the individual club scholarships and half goes to ASB's general scholarship funds. In addition, Spring Sing is a well-attended social event, a fun-filled campus caper.
Cecil Davis, college police, estimated that 750 people view the clubs' performances this year. For the first time, the audience was treated to a multi-visual presentation. As groups performed on stage, slides were projected in the background. According to Fylpaa, the slides added another dimension to the show.
"I think Spring Sing is a fine example of students using a variety of different social skills, working through a process to come out with a final project," Wells Sloniger, student affairs dean and faculty sponsor, said. "I think it's a fun and rewarding experience for the students involved."
Judging from the audience's reaction, the show was well-received. Dave Pedersen, master of ceremonies, had to ask the audience to quiet down during performances.
Entre nous won the women's division with Vidar taking the men's division. Unicorn Enterprises won an uncontested coed division. TNT took the sweepstakes award. Other awards presented were for the men's and women's charity drive with Ramayana taking firs and TNT second in the women's division.
Willems explained that judging was based on choreography, costumes, evidence of practice, musical quality, originality, utilization of stage, interpretation of theme and overall entertainment.
"Spring Sing is an event to look forward to every year," Vidar alumnus Kent Matheney said. "It's just an experience for the clubs to open up and just have fun."
An elderly man in the audience gave an on-the-spot critical review. "I thought everyone enjoyed himself," the man said. "It was a bit like watching the 'Gong Show," 'The Lawrence Welk Show' and a 'Weekend Special' all wrapped into one."
TNT Members - Fall 1981
Kelly Anderson, Michelle Anderson, Millicent Borges, Sue Bratton, Julieanne Fishbaugh, Julie Falie, Mona Gardener, Nicolette Glavinic, Jodi Hein, Isa Macias, Debi Manley*, Bonnie Muis, Jeri Murry, Denise Paulson, Erinn Pine, Shari Powell, CC Sadler*, SindiSewak, Pam Smith, Yvonne Torres, Cathy Trujillo, Shawnee Watson, Susan Webster, Sally Wildasinn
*Vidar Little Sisters
Vidar Brothers
Pat Brubaker, Mario Castro, Paul Chandler, Larry Conkings<, Rik Crabtree, Mark Geiger, Jeff Gerhardt, Garth Hudson, John Johnson, Tim Jones, Don Murry, Bill Norris, Bill Randall, Doug Rynerson, John Toyama<, Tim White
