Jdarg
SoWal Expert
Yes, the guys have to dress in the cheerleaders uniforms. Talk about a not so pretty sight. Those jocks in those short skirts
I bet they were somefunky looking cheerleaders!!
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Walton Co. School Board Meets about Blithe Spirit!!
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I bet they were somefunky looking cheerleaders!!
jodiFL
Beach Fanatic
No, they shot that down years ago.:nono1:
Jdarg
SoWal Expert
We kinda got around that- at Bay, the kids dressed as favorite book characters. It worked out well because it did eliminate Freddy Krueger and the like with the little kids.
Hey- check out pg 2 of the Sun today- notice about the meeting- thanks Sean!
jodiFL
Beach Fanatic
Yea, when my kids were at Bay Elementary (long time ago) It was an awesome Halloween Carnival complete with all the (kinda) scary stuff, hay ride,room decorating contests, etc. But it had to be renamed way back then. And it was a family thing where even the parents/teachers dressed up and we all did our trick-or-treating there. There were alot fewer people around here so going door-to-door involved alot of driving.We kinda got around that- at Bay, the kids dressed as favorite book characters. It worked out well because it did eliminate Freddy Krueger and the like with the little kids.
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waltondude
Beach Lover
The Superintendent decorated her office and made all district employees come and walk through and have refreshments. Does that count?
John R
needs to get out more
So, it's more of a do as I say, not as I do regime?
Kase626
Beach Fanatic
Re: Have questions about "Blithe Spirit"
I am a new member of SoWal.com, but I visit the site quite often. I came across this post, and couldn't resist replying.
I'm a senior at SoWal High, and a cast member of Blithe Spirit, Any Number Can Die, AND Harvey. I've seen the Drama department grow from nothing into an amazing program with great opportunities for students interested in theatre. Going into my senior year, I had nothing but high hopes. I was psyched about having Mr. Goodrum as our new drama teacher, because he is so experienced and has SO much to teach us. I was thrilled to hear the production choices (Blithe Spirit & Bye Bye Birdy) and couldn't wait for auditions. I was cast as Ruth, the living wife in Blithe Spirit, and rehearsals began. After our first practice, we received the very unfortunate news that our play was being challenged by a local church group. Of course, we were devastated, and couldn't understand why someone would find a farce like Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit offensive. Yeah, there are ghosts, so what? We all like Casper, don't we?
Unable to move on with Blithe Spirit, Mr. Goodrum decided to choose another play, because time was flying by, and a high school production takes time. So Any Number Can Die was chosen, and auditions were held. We finished a read-through of the entire play, and got through 1 day of blocking before we, once again, received awful news. We needed a back-up for our back-up.
After having this happen twice, a lot of our hope was lost and our moral was somewhat depressed. It seemed like we were being picked on, almost like it was becoming personal. (Hopefully, that's not the case.) Being a senior, I was angry, but more upset, that I might not get a chance to perform in my senior year. This feeling was shared throughout the cast, even with underclassmen. We're high schoolers. We have a crystal clear perception of what's reality and what's fiction. We know we can't fly via broomstick just because Harry Potter can. It's silly to try and hide issues such as alcoholism and rocky marriages from us, because we're not living under a rock. Some high schoolers face these issues in their own homes. Being sheltered from such issues doesn't help us to deal with them and overcome them. How can we distinguish right from wrong if we don't know what wrong is? Keep in mind that most, if not ALL, of the senior class will be voting in next year's presidential election. Do we really want those choosing our future leader to be ignorant? I just don't understand how eliminating a play is taking a step towards bettering the youth of America.
On a lighter note, we have been able to get through more than 2 rehearsals with the play Harvey, which seems like it's going to be the winner. Third time's a charm, I guess. Unfortunately, due to all of the appeals and cancellations, we only have a month to put on an entire production, from casting to curtain. It's been hectic, but I've never been more determined to go on with the show than I am now. They can take away our play, but they can't take away our "spirit."
On Thursday at 5pm, there will be a school board meeting open to the public about Blithe Spirit and a possible policy change concerning the complaint process in an attempt to make it more expeditious. Please come out to support us.
We've received SO much support from parents, fellow and former students, people in the community, and many more. I can't thank you guys enough for all the kind words of encouragement we've received. Now, more than ever, the show must go on. The dates for Harvey are Nov. 6, 7, and 8. I hope to see all of you sitting in the audience.
I am a new member of SoWal.com, but I visit the site quite often. I came across this post, and couldn't resist replying.
I'm a senior at SoWal High, and a cast member of Blithe Spirit, Any Number Can Die, AND Harvey. I've seen the Drama department grow from nothing into an amazing program with great opportunities for students interested in theatre. Going into my senior year, I had nothing but high hopes. I was psyched about having Mr. Goodrum as our new drama teacher, because he is so experienced and has SO much to teach us. I was thrilled to hear the production choices (Blithe Spirit & Bye Bye Birdy) and couldn't wait for auditions. I was cast as Ruth, the living wife in Blithe Spirit, and rehearsals began. After our first practice, we received the very unfortunate news that our play was being challenged by a local church group. Of course, we were devastated, and couldn't understand why someone would find a farce like Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit offensive. Yeah, there are ghosts, so what? We all like Casper, don't we?
Unable to move on with Blithe Spirit, Mr. Goodrum decided to choose another play, because time was flying by, and a high school production takes time. So Any Number Can Die was chosen, and auditions were held. We finished a read-through of the entire play, and got through 1 day of blocking before we, once again, received awful news. We needed a back-up for our back-up.
After having this happen twice, a lot of our hope was lost and our moral was somewhat depressed. It seemed like we were being picked on, almost like it was becoming personal. (Hopefully, that's not the case.) Being a senior, I was angry, but more upset, that I might not get a chance to perform in my senior year. This feeling was shared throughout the cast, even with underclassmen. We're high schoolers. We have a crystal clear perception of what's reality and what's fiction. We know we can't fly via broomstick just because Harry Potter can. It's silly to try and hide issues such as alcoholism and rocky marriages from us, because we're not living under a rock. Some high schoolers face these issues in their own homes. Being sheltered from such issues doesn't help us to deal with them and overcome them. How can we distinguish right from wrong if we don't know what wrong is? Keep in mind that most, if not ALL, of the senior class will be voting in next year's presidential election. Do we really want those choosing our future leader to be ignorant? I just don't understand how eliminating a play is taking a step towards bettering the youth of America.
On a lighter note, we have been able to get through more than 2 rehearsals with the play Harvey, which seems like it's going to be the winner. Third time's a charm, I guess. Unfortunately, due to all of the appeals and cancellations, we only have a month to put on an entire production, from casting to curtain. It's been hectic, but I've never been more determined to go on with the show than I am now. They can take away our play, but they can't take away our "spirit."
On Thursday at 5pm, there will be a school board meeting open to the public about Blithe Spirit and a possible policy change concerning the complaint process in an attempt to make it more expeditious. Please come out to support us.
We've received SO much support from parents, fellow and former students, people in the community, and many more. I can't thank you guys enough for all the kind words of encouragement we've received. Now, more than ever, the show must go on. The dates for Harvey are Nov. 6, 7, and 8. I hope to see all of you sitting in the audience.
Jdarg
SoWal Expert
Re: Have questions about "Blithe Spirit"
Hi Kase !!
Thanks for your post. You are a well spoken and intelligent young lady!
Here is the deal for the Thursday night meeting. There are plenty of students and adults planning on attending to support the school, the drama department, and the school board, but we need more.
There is talk about some big churches sending people to try and sway the board's approval of the play. Best case scenario- none of them show, but if they show up by the bus load, we will need enough common sense people there to show that we are dead serious about not allowing religious influence on PUBLIC school decisions and curriculum. It is utterly ridiculous that this issue has taken so much time, and it needs to end this week.
Please, if you can attend Thursday night, please do so. Even if you do not have children, this is important in so many ways. If your kids go to elementary or middle school, this meeting affects you too.
The meeting to APPROVE the play Blithe Spirit will be this Thursday, November 15, at 5:00, SWHS auditorium.
Thanks-
Hi Kase !!
Thanks for your post. You are a well spoken and intelligent young lady!Here is the deal for the Thursday night meeting. There are plenty of students and adults planning on attending to support the school, the drama department, and the school board, but we need more.
There is talk about some big churches sending people to try and sway the board's approval of the play. Best case scenario- none of them show, but if they show up by the bus load, we will need enough common sense people there to show that we are dead serious about not allowing religious influence on PUBLIC school decisions and curriculum. It is utterly ridiculous that this issue has taken so much time, and it needs to end this week.
Please, if you can attend Thursday night, please do so. Even if you do not have children, this is important in so many ways. If your kids go to elementary or middle school, this meeting affects you too.
The meeting to APPROVE the play Blithe Spirit will be this Thursday, November 15, at 5:00, SWHS auditorium.
Thanks-
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