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SENSATIONAL SINGING: Senior Jack Rahija opens Fusion’s, a pop acapella group, V-Show act, “Spectrum,” with a harmonious solo. The original song is by Florence and the Machine, although Fusion’s rendition was based on the Nor’easter’s performance, Northeastern University’s acapella group.

Rahija displays remarkable music passion

Julia Szmajda, staff writer
February 27, 2026

At the age of four, senior Jack Rahija picked up drumsticks for the first time, which has since led him to a life unimaginable without music. His passion for drums, guitar, piano, trombone, and singing...

FLYING SOLO: Senior Maddie Ocampo extends her arms, draped with her
shawl, as she performs her dance, Fancy Shawl, a traditional Native American dance alone on stage. Ocampo participated in this year’s V-Show, themed “Kaleidoscope”, where she was the only act with a singular performer on stage throughout the entire show.

Ocampo honors culture, identity through dance

Amani Saudye, co-a&e editor
February 27, 2026

When she spins, her shawl flaring into a burst of color, senior Maddie Ocampo does more than embody the butterfly her dance represents; she represents the act of returning, reclaiming, and carrying forward...

One Last Ride: V-Show band, CHERI, plays their final note on closing night. For seniors Daniel Kornfeld, Jeremy Rabor, and Tanner Tregor (left to right), this was their last time strumming on a guitar at the V-Show stage.

V-Show Unites South Performers

Andrew Collaku, Photo Editor
March 6, 2025

Magic was in the air as V-Show stole the stage for its 50th time. Motivated by one common goal, V-Show’s cast, crew, and producers delivered a strong production using tradition, community, and leadership....

Unstoppable

Mia Carr and Kaitlyn Jiang
February 16, 2024

South’s Variety Show (V-Show) is not just a talent show— it is a production unlike any other. Over 400 members’ abilities and hard work come together to create a high-quality production rivaling...

Fine Arts Experts : Outside hires Marla Lampert (bottom right), Mike Vilches (left), and Dave Levit (top right) bring new ideas to South’s Fine Arts Department. The three direct V-Show, lead percussion groups, and work on sound design, repsectively, and all have additional jobs outside of working at South. Photos courtesy of Marla Lampert, Mike Vilches, and Dave Levit

Priceless perspectives

Sloane Shabelman, co-a&e editor
March 18, 2022

From killer kicklines to phenomenal percussionists, students are led to excellence by numerous staff in the Fine Arts Department who only use their talents at South part-time, but also work  in professional...

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