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PAGE 16 --, WATERLOO 1ieft9tfffi.% WEDNESDAY. JUNE 6. Coral Andrews Chronicle Special The Star Trek saga fits like a nice comfortable old sci-fi slipper to millions of 'Trekkies' all over the world. The series has captured minds and imaginations of all ages from the time it was first shown in 1966 to the Starship Enterprise's last space dock landing in 1969. The Star Wars trilogy caused a stir in the Enterprise network and spurred Roddenberry to engineer Star Trek _ The Motion Picture. It became one of the all-time. box office greats. with sequel Star Trek II V The Wrath of Khan hot in pursuit. The Wrath Of Khan was based on a 1967 Mar Trek episode entitled 1Space Seed' with Ricardo Montal ban as the treacherous Khan Noonian Singh, Khan made a milestone in Trekkie lore as Cap tam Spock (promoted from Star Trek Ii sacrificed his life to save the Enterprise and its beloved crew. claiming it was the only "logical" thing to do Creator Gene Roddenberry had no idea what would happen in years to come. But Star Trek refused to die and made millions off endless merchandise from lunch pails to arcade machines. Kirk, Spock, Bones, Scotty. Che kov, Sulu and Uhura were immor talized everywhere through com ventions and series re-runs in over 100 countries. Not " dry eye was left in the house, and fans were left to wonder if this was really the end of Spock, or thc beginning of another spiritual threshold. But Leonard Nimoy has come to the practical conclusion that he can't shake his pointed-ear-ed past. and in Star Trek Ill The Search For Spock, he plays a different role, His mission. to explore the Enterprise. and seek out new angles and character depth .__ tn boldly go where no director has gone before., " is now the 23rd century. and the latest Trek tale commences exactly where it ended in the previous film. chronicling the tragic events leading to Spock's untimely demise. Planet Genesis and the top secret Genesis Project still exist, Admiral Kirk (William Shame!) aims Mo about It a madly anon mm In Stat Trek m: The Scorch For Spock. Another spectacular for devoted Trekkies Movie Review but at a terrible price, with the death of Spock and a battered Enterprise heading fot hope: _ Lieut. Saavik (Spock's half-Vul- can/Romulan protegee) and Dr. David Marcus, introduced as Kirk's son in the Wrath Of Khan, scan the planet compiling crucial research. The team discover an astonishing Iifeform in their quest. Now in space dock, Admiral James T. Kirk remains deeply disturbed by the death of his friend, and the increasingly hi, zarre behavior patterns of Dr. Leonard’Bones‘McCoy. Leonard Nimoy's direction is poignant. building up to crashing climaxes and startling revelations. as the Search For Spock comes to the final frontier. Yes, Virginia. There is a Star Trek IV in the works, Nimny has captured the emu tional side of tho whole crew, especially Kirk who deems the greatest part of himself was left back on the planet Genesis. Spock's father Sarek (Mark Len- ard recreating his original role) has asked Kirk to return Spock's body to Vulcan. The Enterprise is "now like a home with all the children gone', and the play-br the-rulebook Starfleet commander refuses to jet Kirk command the decommissioned space vessel again. The characters are better than ever, witty and wisened from countless space sojoums from Scotty's (James Doohan) spark- ling wit to Zulu's (George Takei) razor sharp awareness of every possible disaster. DeForest Kelley as 'Bones' is one to watch as he endures a tremendous mental conflict. The mission is further compli- cated by Clingons and the emer- gence of Battle Commander Kruge (Christopher Lloyd), Krutte is also hungry for the secret of Genesis, But to fans all over the world the mission of Starship Enterprise and Admiral James T. Kirk will always continue. Of course. Kirk steals the Enter prise to encounter the most fateful Toyake of his career. and it's great fun figuring out thc rest of the plot. but shocks. twists and surprises still lead one astray Janette Smith and Frances Crawford look on as Laura! (anchor Mr. Al Davis critique. the school's docu-drama I'm Gonna Win during a private screening last week. Docu-drama presentation proud moment for Laurel Rick Campbell Chronucte Staff As with wholesome, nutritious food. it's not easy these days to tell young people to sit down to watch a "video" because it will "be good for them." That's what the folks at Laurel Vocational School an- hoping for Sunday. June l0 at 3:30 p.m, and Thursday June H at 7:30 p.m. when Rogers Cable TV trHicially airs their nulsland mg doctrdrama I'm Gonna Win. Now, with to hours oi film having been skilfully edited into a hall-hour package, LVN is ready to telecast to the world the school's curiously best-kept secret that it is a fine institution of learning. populated by students willing to go to the wall to create their own breaks in life. But also tell them ics a film they "can relate to" and you should have an audience on your hands, Last year LVS students and staff collectively locked arms with the Waterloo County Board of Education to produce this "tell it like it is" profile of their school. Not to tell about what color the bricks are, or how many ball diamonds there are. but instead to honestly relate to outsiders the heart and soul of the facility and those who attend it, Filming ended last June, editing was finished around Christmas and the film was initially distributed the first few months of this year. according to director and LVN teacher Al Davis. "The mm is designed lo show lo grade 7 and tt students who are thinking of coming to Laurel," explained Davis after a private screening last week at the school, "We (LVS) found we needed something to help explain the school and what we have to offer." "That's what this school is - it's all practical." .Davis said the film has gom- far beyond its original target audience though already, lt has been shown in every secondary school in the In addition to the Anton Kuerti Schubert Cycle being performed each Friday in the month of June, the KW Chamber Music Society also has two other concerts scheduled. Sunday, June I0 at the Music Room at 8 p.m. the K-W Youth Orchestra Chamber Concert will take place. and Wednesday. June 13 Jeffrey Reilly (clarinet) and Friends will perform. same place. same time. The Youth Orcheatra Chamber effort. which K-W Chamber Society _ presents pair concerts _ I‘m Gonna Win co-star Don Noble Pm Gonna Win "All the time we were doing it. We didn't know if the film would be successful," said Davis “But everyone worked hard and did their bit. and we feel the end result turned out well ', "One of my friends said she wouldn't mind going to this school. she said (from the film) she liked it (INS) better than the om' she was going to." The film is set-up through the eyes of two students, Don Noble and Frances Crawford. Their stories unfold in parallel dimension. first dealing with their insecurity and [carol failure when entering the school. then chronicling the positive steps they make while overcoming their problems and concerns. it is a positive. upbeat piece, with voice-over narratives and music niftily synchronized to strong camera work by the Board's media consultant Doug Gerrard and assistant Ken Usher. "You have to remember though. it is a documentary meant to give information. it's ttol intended to be fully dramatic," said Davis. The best part about I'm Gonna Win is that it ts postive without being artificial, informative without being preachy. Teacher-student rela, tionships are strongly played up, emphasis is on the practical learning available at LVS, and a genuine attempt is made to show the important role of the school in the community, County, is in demand at service club functions, and with the Rogers' airings, will enlighten not only potential students. but also anyone in the community stuck with pre-conceived ideas about the nature of vocational education Crawford. portrayed in a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship with Noble, was more than satisfied with the final product, which she has seen on a number of occasions. “I thought it came out well." she said. “M) Mom and Dad have seen it, they liked it, and some friends from St. Mary's (high school) like it too." Janette Smith, who also played a part in the film, said it had a noticeable impact on her friends. promises to be interesting evening of music, is by donation with proceeds going to the Youth Orchestra. The Reilly pertormonce is I benefit concert for the KW Chamber Music Society, and includes Sydney Buiman-F'teming on piano. Ann Thomson from Kingston and Kathryn Hubley. the KWSO's principal second violin. For 'ettytte.tt.1e..t.ttqetyy?ity.t.t 9mm- 'tehC-ttetgshoto