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Spotliaht Wednesday, December 4, 1985 li3P 9 r, ?. .. ?? IHE GAMECOCK Soap star By JASON DABBS Staff writer "Days of Our Lives" was voted most popular soap opera Saturday by spectators at the South Carolina Soap Star Extravanonfo ? Q..?~*? i?uTu^uiiLa in ouiiuer. The benefit, sponsored by Lugoff Travel & Promotion, was an effort to raise money for students seeking journalism careers. Lugoff-Elgin High School's yearbook staff brought Peter Reckell, who plays Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives," to the school in February. The proceeds from that appearance helped finance the school's yearbook, Kaleidoscope. The money from Saturday's performance will be awarded to the school that sells the most number of tickets to the show. As loyal fans entered the Snmlpr r-? ? m^/?uiL/Miuii v,ciucr, a poll was taken to determine the most popular daytime soap opera. Carolina shi i Carolina Cares : :i ;'V , Santa pies - CPU and < Dec. 2-7 and 9 11, Russell Housi Penny drive ' Par 9.ft Riioonll o-* ~ wvf mm 1# IIU0OOH f IUUOU f~OUU/ IU by AFRO. Collections in residence ha HHA. Hupe Invitational Basket - Kappa Alpha Psi Dec. 2-5, Booker T. Washington G\ admission. KSSuS s unite fo \[ vA ;i \v Hostess Kristian Alfonso. "Days of Our Lives" was determined later to be the mostwatched show. Dave AiW'ii fmm u/^i ^ t\/ talked with several people while the spectators anxiously awaited the arrival of stars. In an onstage interview with Aiken, Henry dws it cares k ' Candy ct Carolina Cares Dec 4 S-f i Lobby, $2.50. Carolina Faculty am 7 p.m. a.m.-3 p.m., sponsored ' , , Us Dec. 4, sponsored by ChflStmo Dec. 8, Ho ball Tournament Operatioi Intramun vWf ; ; ' ' y. .>3/ 1, ? . ' ym, 6-10 p.m., 75 cents Phone calk for Dec. 16-. * v* '? ' ? ?*. -A ivV r benefit | Pricc, associate clean of USC's College of Journalism, told the audience about USC's journalism programs. Representatives from radio statiions WNOK and B106 talked with Aiken about radio in the Columbia area. The long-awaited time arrived as the stars appeared 011 stage. Bill Hayes, who plays Doug Williams on "Days of Our Lives," introduced his co-host, Kristian Alfonso, who plays Hope Brady on "Days of Our Lives." After the stars answered questions from the audience, Alfonso helped Michael Weiss auction various props from the "Days of Our Lives" set to raise money for the "Make a Wish Foundation." Props such as the Dcc. 12 script signed by the cast, Hope's teddy 1 f??> wcui aim I'iumc s cyepatcn were auctioned at prices ranging from $50 to $200. ; this week . mas for charity - Jr. Pani v -'V'. ' I . ' 1 lussell House Lobby, 10 a.m.4 p.m., t Eve 1 staff dinner, Dec. S, Capstone Campi , vivy . * ; ; s tree lightina rseshoe, 8:30 p.m. i Santa Claus al and Recreational Sports ? from Santa Claus, $1, applications 20 calls. k program The stars performed skits and songs, many with audience participation. Fans had an opportunity to mail in a fantasy wish to their favorite stars. During the show, the stars read the various fantasies and tried to fulfill them. Some wishes included a hug from a star, a date and pictures. Bill Hufsey, a dancer and singer from "Fame," thrilled his female fans by performing with much energy. He asked several fans to join him on stage as he performed. During the stars' remarks at the conclusion of the show, Michael Weiss of "Days of Our Lives" commented on Southern nospuauty and his desire to learn the state dance, the Shag. Several volunteers from the audience attempted to teach the stars how to shag. And then, the stars were off once again to continue the tradition of daytime soaps. by donating From staff reports Students began spre hel Christmas this week wit 1 Cares charity drive. iO cents. f;?r 15 >'cars? thc or helping to provide mo clothing and tovs to need umbia area during (he h jg Room All proceeds from thi; ' toward the United Way Fob McKinney, chain Cares Committee, said raise $12,000. That goal by Gov. Dick Riley, who as Carolina Cares Da} Carolina. "The focus has been o fcV of people choose to ignc arc here at home," Mcl available trying to niakc surc 1,1 students care." One event raising r H -r ",-r Cares and the United W FWm HHHrai BKKMf ' n Michael Weiss and Bob Parucha joke in the dressing room before their performance. food, toys to needy Tan 10-Kilometer Fun Run held Nov. 9. It ading the spirit of raised $400. i the annual Carolina McKinney said the goal for this year should be attained easily if everyone donates a can or gani/ation has been two or a jacket to help someone in need, ney, canned goods, Donations should be clean and in good condily families in the Col- lion, with no repairs needed, he said. oliday season. Six locations will serve as tlrnnoff nointc _ ? ?- r v 1'V'in.j > year's event will go tor Carolina Cares donations, including the of the Midlands. three local Krystal restaurants through Sunman of the Carolina day, the Russell House on Friday and Saturthe group wants to clay from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Richland and has been sanctioned Columbia malls Saturday. will proclaim Dec. 7 Other Carolina Cares programs include picf throughout South tures and phone calls with Santa, a basketball tournament, candy sales and other campus n Ethiopia, and a lot fund-raisers. >rc the problems that The grand finale of Carolina Cares will be Kinney said. 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