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Not Quite Hamlet continues apace

In news on March 29, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Branaugh's Hamlet is the sexiest of all Hamlets. It's the moustache.

Branaugh's Hamlet is the sexiest of all Hamlets. It's the moustache.

The school play, Not Quite Hamlet (playing the last week of April, written by students, awesome, come see it), had its first tech day today. This meant that the intrepid techies got to build several boxes on the Pattersons’s front lawn. Then paint them. In the cold, cold weather.

All of which is to say: come see the play! It’ll be totally awesome, and I’m not saying that just because I spent 6 1/2 hours today freezing my ass off to help build boxes! April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd, and May 3rd! Walker Smith monologues! There is unresolved bromance! Thumb drives are erased and there is–dare I say it–intrigue.

“Vegan Elite” My Ass

In opinions on March 21, 2009 at 10:44 am

This school salad is so vegetarian friendly that it's got chicken in it.

This school salad is so vegetarian friendly that it's got chicken in it.

Well, March Madness brackets are in, and they will be appropriately scored as tournaments happen. The winner gets a $20 gift card to Athens Pizza. (Failing that, check out their website–it’s got a 10% off coupon!)

In addition, DeKalb county schools has been selected one of the top five most vegetarian-friendly school districts in the nation (press release). Speaking as a vegetarian who has been in this district since 7th grade, I can safely say that this is bullshit.

Dr. Joyce R. Wimberly, the district’s School Nutrition Director, has introduced an array of delicious vegetarian selections, including veggie burgers and vegetarian tacos.

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The USPS Would Not Approve

In features, news on March 3, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Seen on the side of one of the trailers

Seen on the side of one of the trailers

Just your daily dose of cheerful school defacing.

Also!: The Drama Club has had its cash box stolen, with the $160 we had saved to put on Not Quite Hamlet. This is what we in the field call “a dick move.” So, if you have any info on it (or the squiditti!) please let Ms. Z. know.

DHHS Senior Creates Temporary Tats

In Uncategorized on March 3, 2009 at 8:10 am

All images by Hannah Leathers.

The AP Art students are, for many, a secretive bunch of students squirreled away in the school dungeon. However, their mark is everywhere—orchestra programs, music hall murals and Stunt Night programs. Now, thanks to senior Hannah Leathers, AP Art has made its mark not just on the building, but on the students: Her AP Art concentration is a series of elaborate temporary tattoos.
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SNOW SNOW YOU GUYS SNOW

In Uncategorized on March 1, 2009 at 7:51 pm

This is what your editors do when it’s snowy. The doughnuts were, by the way, delicious.

Even if school is not canceled tomorrow, console yourself with all the feet-numbing fun you had today!

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