to participate in this group. They also participate in sea- sonal concerts and special activities.


Ross A. Lurgio Players is a drama program for stu- dents in grades 7 and 8. The Ross A. Lurgio Players produce a show that could be a musical comedy, variety show, or dramatic production. In order for students to become cast members in the show or be selected to work on the stage crew, they must complete an applica- tion and participate in the auditions. From those who audition, the directors will choose 40 to 50 students. The number will depend on the show being produced. During tryouts for a musical production, students will be required to learn a basic dance routine, sing to demon- strate their vocal tone and range, and act in a short scene with one or more students. If a musical is being produced, students with choral and dance experience will have an advantage. All students are encouraged to audition, but will have to realize that they might not be chosen due to the limited number of part assignments.


Yearbook is an annual activity that centers around the school year. It is intended to give the students a picto- rial memory of their years at Ross A. Lurgio. Space for class pictures and activities is available for all grade lev- els. The Yearbook Staff is open to both grade levels. Meetings are once a week and will begin in September and end in April.


Writers' Group is open to all students interested in creative writing. Participants are serious writers, who are serious about seeing their work published. Students who fail to demonstrate a commitment to the craft of writing will be asked to leave the Group. All members of the Group submit their poems and/or stories to the Lur- gio Lens and at least one outside literary magazine. The Group meets at least twice each week. Members begin meeting in the second quarter, and participation contin- ues on a rolling basis. Meetings are scheduled per the consensus of the Group.


Cross Country (Fall) starts the first week of school with signups. Practice includes thirty minutes of stretching and plyometrics and training in relays, long runs, hills and mystery runs. This activity is open to both grades. All participants are required to be at practice and meets. The goal of the individual is to improve throughout the season, which culminates in the Tri- County Championships at Pelham High School, and the State Cross Country Meet at Londonderry High School in October.


Field Hockey (Fall) team is open to all students in grades 7 and 8. Game rules and stick work are taught the first two days of school. Tryouts with team selection take place the 2nd week of school in September. The Field Hockey season runs from September through October. The team practices daily with the exception of game days.


Girls' Soccer (Fall) team is open to all girls in grades 7 and 8. The team participates in a 12-15 game sched- ule within the Tri-County League. The team practices on a daily basis with the exception of game days.


Girls' Basketball (Winter) team is open to girls in grades 7 and 8. Tryouts are scheduled in November with the game schedule beginning in December and ending in February. The playoffs take place in the month of February. The team practices on a daily basis, unless there is a game.


Boys' Basketball (Winter) team is open to boys in grades 7 and 8. Tryouts are scheduled in November with the game schedule beginning in December and ending in February. The playoffs take place in the month of February. The team practices on a daily basis, unless there is a game.


Spirit Squad (Winter) program is open to all stu- dents regardless of prior experience. Its goal is to instill school spirit and pride in our school. Coaches encour- age and promote athleticism, individual skills, team skills, confidence, trust and cooperation. The squad's function is to support the boys and girls basketball teams at home games, as well as participate in area competitions. The competition season runs after the basketball season, usually January and February.


Volleyball (Winter) team tryouts are held in mid- February. All students are eligible to tryout for this team. Selection is based on performance during tryouts, atti- tude and coachability as determined by the coaches. All games will be played after the winter


sports are finished and before spring tryouts. The team practices on a daily basis, unless there is a game.


Wrestling (Winter) The purpose of the program is to introduce students to the fundamental principles of wrestling, as well as proper nutrition, and sportsman- ship. The season runs from November to February, and is open to all students.


Softball (Spring) team is open to any girl in grades 7 and 8. Tryouts occur in April and playoffs take place in May/June. The players compete in the highly competi- tive Tri-County League and play a 10 game schedule, not including playoffs. Practices take place daily, unless there is a game.


Baseball (Spring) team is open to any boy in grades 7 & 8. Tryouts occur in March and April and playoffs take place in May/June. Players participate in the highly competitive Tri-County League and play a 10 game schedule. Practices take place daily, unless there is a game.


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