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Show Volume 1' of o than ag ith ac u're e that from ime Theatre and ifusic Departments have proved musical theatre for ore than seventy-fiv- e years, y ut it has been almost a since J. W. McAllister lirected a Dixie College Pieatre production of Gilbert Mr. ind Sullivan light opera. ,(cAllister, father of local Rex D. osura nee agent Dixie College half-entur- to still 5 t directed Gilbert "The Sullivan's dcallister, nd kmdoliers" in 1940, and pre-iousl- y had presented "The in 1924. Of further nterest is the fact that Jikado" of 9 Dixie College St. George, Utah "Pirates of Penzance Premieres lives on 20Number thi rofes8or McAllister's son Rex a member Jondoliers" cast. of "The As far as y an be determined, the performances of Pirates of Penzance" will ark the premiere of this Jilbert and Sullivan light ipera in the Dixie area. The fact that Gilbert and kilhvan were approaching ngnot.ias upcom-Februar- ' heir light operas with approach did k keep them from composing book, lyrics, and music hich is challenging to actors, iot i u and dancers. The College production will some of the finest nusicians, Jixie loast singers ever heard in our area, however, and audiences will find the cast more than equal to the challenging score. The Dixie College production will follow the intent of the New York Shakespeare Festival production which opened on January 8, 1981, at the Uris Theatre. Director Wilford Leach stressed his approach to appealing to a contemporary audience by working directly from the script and music, rather than from the "tradition" of staging Gilbert and Sullivan. He suggested straight forward American itacy Plewe itaffWriter As ie Dixie College students for Spring Quarter have a different compared to pre-u-s The quarters. bunseling and Advisement egister j ngl bey will oute to take enter along with legislation Department the has evised what they have done deviously with advisement 5 nd J lable rvic recruiting. !es to aid in recruit ing High School recruiting will take place in the spring, 4 ell as in the fall of each Dick Swan explains, Weve never gone back in the 'Pring 0f the year, as far as fruiting goes. We go out in 10w so that the coun- selors can then give them information from the departments that will benefit them at Dixie College. A program that has been added to benefit students who find themselves a quarter IRS Electronic Filing Available to "Many resident of Utah can their 1988 federal income tax returns electronically, announced Carol Fay, IRS District Director for Utah. Elcetronic filing is a system that allows participating tax preparers to transmit tax return information over telephone lines directly to an IRS computer However, only returns that show a refund due are eligible at this time. "The benefits of electronic filing are numerous," Fay added 'Processing time is reduced so that taxpayers can receive their refund up to three weeks sooner, a more accurate return is filed, acknowledgment that the return was received, and the option to direct deposit the refund check in a financial institution." According to Fay, "The IRS does not charge for this service, but some preparers do charge a fee. While there are no restrictions on the preparers fees, the fees must be the same for all clients." To request a list of tax to file eligible electronically or to have any questions about the program answered, contact Bobbie Butters, Electronic Filing Coordinator, at preparers Cinderellas, Prepare for Sweetheart Ball continued on page 2 interests Under the Sun file affecting English accents, and also stressed the necessity of creating likeable, genuine people with a zest for the life of the characters. This same interpretative approach is the guiding force in the Dixie College production, according to Dr. C. Paul Andersen, Director. A further innovative approach to the classic musical is the use of electronic instrumentation in some areas of the orchestra, as directed by Dr. Ronald L. Garner. the fall of the year and visit high schools and pretty much hope that everybody will come off of that visit." That is the first thing that will be different. Another thing that will be done to recruit is to follow up on high school students that attend Career Day. Swan says, "We really dont think we've ever taken full advantage of that." Students who attend on that day will be asked to give information concerning their 1989 Taxpayers pronunciation, rather than hange in Future Registration February 3, The 'Pirates of Penzance crew sets sail. They are left front: Jody Allred ), and DEl Beatty (Fredenc); (Pirate King), Don Leavitt Heidi Anderson (Ruth), and Patrice Prince (Mabel). behind what they would like to be because they had to take remedial courses their fall term. "During the summer we will also aid in updating different departments with student's current personal infor- (will) offer classes on campus for students who have low ATC scores. They could take some remedial classes so by fall they can be ready to go." Swan says. He then continues, "We would like to expand that to some honors programs ... that students could get credit numbers, etc.) This is called Mandatory Advisement. It will be added to the registration procedure beginning this spring quarter. Swan explains, "Every student will have to go to an advisor. The very first time he will either bring or the advisor will already have an information sheet." lie then explains what will occur as students meet with their advisor. "They sit down and talk and figure out schedules. There will be a place to figure out at least a year's schedule." Students will not be locked into the for." Advisement changes affect registration procedure Students will now have to have a card signed by an advisor, which will be assigned to them, before they can register. It will be evidence that the students have been advised. It mation (addresses, phone sched-continu- on page 4 Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl named Cinderella Everyday she went to school ond worked until she thought her brain would explode. One day she heard a rumour around campus that there was going to be a splendid ball so she began to be very flirtatious to every prince that she came in contact with, until she met the prince of her dreams. The day of the Sweetheart ball drew nigh, and still the handsome prince denied her existence. This is for you prince: Have you asked Cinderella to the ball yet? Tile de France-"Whe- n Im With You is the theme for the Sweetheart Ball this year. Friday, February 10 is the night. The institute gym is the place. Semi formal apparel is suitable and the price is $6.00 per couple. Dont miss it. Democracy is measured not by its leaders doing extraordinary things, but by its citizens doing ordinary things extraordinarily well: John W. Gardner |