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After all, the world of theatre outside Loyola‘s walls is one that maintains a sense of community. Through Sears, Noack hopes to fosâ€" ter a similar understanding and so doing make the Drama program that In no way, however, does Noack take all the credit for. "Subway" being one of three productions choâ€" sen to represent Halton in the upcoming Sears Regionalsâ€" in Guelph. Instead, he has nothing but praise for the enthusiastic group of young people who rose to the occaâ€" sion and triumphed. In fact, the school also won the Halton Spirit Award â€" just as it has the past two years. This fact proves there is something special at work at Loyola which transcends a relaâ€" tive lack of experience and expoâ€" sure to more established programs. "The one thing everyone has is spirit," says Noack, who lauded his students‘ willingness to learn and to When Rainer Noack came to St. Ignatius of Loyola several years ago, he was determined to develop a Drama program from the roots up. With the recent success of the play "Subway Breakdown" at the Sears Drama Festival, it‘s obvious his efforts have blossomed. Oakville Beaver Staff "Subway Breakdown" gears up for Regionals By HOWARD MOZEL Spirit 1s alive and well at Loyola Twice A Month, PORTFOLLIO Having won the first round, the hardest part now will be to gear up for the Regionals armed with the suggestions of adjudicator Dennis Johnson. Johnson â€" who called The other winning entries in the Districts were Queen Elizabeth Park and Burlington Central. All three move on to the Regionals in Guelph March 29 to April 3. Those schools that win the Regionals in Guelph will advance to the All Ontario Finals in May in North Bay. "It‘s become bigger and better â€" that‘s everyone‘s vision," said Pavia, who won the Playwriting Award at the Halton Districts. No one is more proud than Charles Pavia, the young Loyola playwright who â€" with Noack and company â€" nurtured Subway Breakdown from words on a page to a successful production. He credâ€" its his onâ€"stage experience with helping to write a play which is actor friendly but â€" like Noack â€" tips his hat to the cast and crew. "In school we‘re not in the busiâ€" ness of competition. We‘reâ€"in the business of education," says Noack. "It‘s not so much winning as that the students are proud of what they do." much better. He admits competition "gets the blood boiling" but is quick to point out that the ultimate goal of Subway Breakdown is to learn. * Advertise your product support the Festival * Participate in the Festival Coupon Book : * 30,000 Coupon Books distributed with Festival Buttons purchased from April 24 â€" June 24 _ More Details? Call Sheila Biggers, DBIA â€" 844â€"4520 or Carol Hyams, Oakville Place 842â€"2140 .,» .. Members, OWF â€" Button Committee , . . _ _ . Every Mont Everyone involved with "Subway Breakdown"â€" St. Ignatius of Loyola‘s winning entry in the Sears Drama Festival â€" needed little persuasion to take time out from rehearsals to have their picture taken Subway Breakdown "an enormous ed by, a bigger st collage of images, sound and lanâ€" ing design. guage" â€" was very supportive and in "The Regiona general offered small ways to fineâ€" new experienc tune the play. _ we‘re going int In a pep talk to cast and crew on Tuesday, Noack said that despite the pressure of the second round everyone should understand that they have already accomplished what they set out to do. The trick now is to simply make Subway Breakdown that much better while dealing with the new hurdles creatâ€" For further information contact your local Big Sisters Association or call 1â€"800â€"461â€"BSAO Support Big Sisters or become a Big Sister. Big Sisters Competition or not, Noack believes the Awards of Excellence won by Subway Breakdown help validate their efforts. "We are proud of our work but this shows that others recognize our work too," he says. "The awards show that Loyola is doing someâ€" "The Regionals will be a whole new experience," he said. "But we‘re going into it with our eyes open." ed by. a bigger stage and new lightâ€" ing design. with the awards they earned during the recent Halton Districts. Cast and crew, students and staff are all represented. "They set the standard for new students ... where none existed before," he smiles. Principal Sponsor More details: 845â€"5585 Box #5906 Which brings us back to Noack‘s initial commitment to make Drama at Loyola the best it can be. Pavia and others â€" the first to be taken under Noack‘s wing â€" will be graduâ€" ating this year. For their teacher there is a sense of completion but also an awareness of a fresh and special beginning. (Photo by Barrie Erskine) thing right. It‘s a nice plus for our school." FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1993 PAGE 10 Hours: 10 a.m.â€"8 p.m. Weekdays 10 a.m.â€"5 p.m. Saturdays SLOUGH ESTATES CANADA