"Explore the Fantasy" -- that is what organizers of Spring Week '91 hope students will do.

"When you think of Spring Week, you think of all the fun involved," said Paul Moses, chairman of the Overall Committee. "If each major social event throughout the school year is part of a big sentence, then Spring Week is the exclamation point to that sentence."

Among activities already planned for the event, which celebrates the end of the semester, are lawn games, including jello relays; a team chariot race; various attraction booths; and a carnival with more rides than in past years.

Spring Week is not considered a major philanthropy, but it contributes its proceeds to charity.

"Last year we were able to donate $500 to the Big Brother/Big Sister Program," Moses said.

"Although we don't focus our efforts on fund-raising, we are able to contribute some money to a worthy cause," he added.

Marketing/Financial Chairwoman Gina Zanardelli said this year's event, to be held April 12-20, will benefit the Second Mile, 1840 N. Atherton St.

Director of Development and Community Relations Hank Lesch said Second Mile helps disadvantaged children in the Centre Region by providing emotional support and encouragement.

"(Spring Week) raises a small amount of money," Zanardelli said. "It's basically for people to relax and have a good time."

While the intended result is a good time, organizers must work hard to prepare for event.

Moses said the Overall Committee, composed of seven individual committee members and the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council administrative vice presidents, holds weekly meetings that last up to three hours.

"In addition to the meetings, I would say each of us spends about 15-20 hours a week working on general organizational details," Moses added.

Moses said Spring Week has been considered a predominantly Greek affair in the past but stressed that "in no way will it be a totally Greek event this year. We are trying to incorporate as diverse a group of participants University-wide as we can."

Groups interested in Spring Week should attend an organizational meeting at 8 p.m. on March 19 in 162 Willard.

Team registration for events will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 21 and 22 in the HUB Basement.

"Last year (organizers) made strides to eliminate the Greek edge to Spring Week and this year we want to involve even the smallest groups in the festivities to help break down the all-Greek image," Moses said.