Issue date: 3/29/07 Section: A & E

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"When I wake up in the morning and the alarm gives out a warning and I don't think I ever make it on time. By the time I grab my books and I give myself a look I'm at the corner just in time to see the bus fly by. It's alright because I'm saved by the bell."

These lyrics should all be familiar to you. Maybe the tune will even dust itself off and become familiar to you again. The six teens from Bayside High aren't nearly close to being teens anymore.

Teen heartthrob Mark Paul Gosselaar, better known as Zack Morris, has made a name for himself since "Saved by the Bell." After the original series ended, a few spin-offs of "Saved by the Bell" aired like "Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style," "Saved by the Bell: The College Years" and "Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas," all of which Gosselaar was a part of. You might recognize him from "Dead Man on Campus," a movie that was released in 1998. He played a role on "NYPD Blue" from 2001-2005. In 2005 he also starred in "Commander in Chief," with Geena Davis, but it only lasted one season.

Mario Lopez, who played A.C. Slater, just recently appeared on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2006. Before his dancing debut, he had appeared on FX's risqué "Nip/Tuck" series. Even before these, he was recognized for his role on USA's "Pacific Blue," which aired from 1998-2000.

The hopeless nerd, Samuel "Screech" Powers, played by Dustin Diamond, isn't so nerdy anymore. After chasing around Lisa Turtle for years on "Saved by the Bell," he's since made appearances on numerous television shows including "The Weakest Link" and ABC's "The Knights of Prosperity." His film appearances include movies like "Big Fat Liar" which was released in 2002.

Richard Belding, played by Dennis Haskins, should sound vaguely familiar to you. He came to campus last year thanks to the CAP board. Before his visit to Cabrini, he mainly just did television appearances.

Head cheerleader Kelly Kapowski, played by Tiffani Theissen, had all the boys at Bayside High head over heels. After "Saved by the Bell" ended, Theissen continued with television and played the role of Valerie Malone on "Beverly Hills, 90210." After "90210," she made a few appearances on "Just Shoot me," "Fast lane" and "Two Guys and a Girl." Currently, she's starring in ABC's "What about Brian."

Elizabeth Berkley, known as Jessie Spano back when Bayside High was still kicking, has appeared in numerous shows and movies since "Saved by the Bell." One of the best known movies she was in was "Showgirls" which aired in 1995. She also played a role in "Any Given Sunday" with Al Pacino and Jamie Foxx in 1999. Her most recent appearance was on "Law and Order: Criminal Intent" in 2005.

Fashion-crazed Lisa Turtle, played by Lark Voorhies, made appearances on the soap operas, "Days of Our Lives" and later the "Bold and the Beautiful" after "Saved by the Bell." She married Miguel Coleman, a model, in 1996. She also played a role on the show, "In the House" and made an appearance on "Star Trek." She landed roles in a few movies including "How High" in 2001, and "Civil Brand" in 2002. Currently, she's running her own production company.

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