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The Race is Over!
The 5K may be over, but the fight against cancer is still on!
Triplopia: a photo series
Triplopia The light of the body is the eye. The eye is the window to the soul. “Triplopia” explores three realities through light; our apparent perceived reality, a reality in which our vision is shaped by our judgement of others’ souls, and a reality in which one’s...
The Ebola Crisis
A look at the media coverage and impact of the 2014 Ebola outbreak including sections on fact sheets, video journalism, and articles.
Prevent Cancer 5K and AU Cheerleading Fundraiser
Help us reach our goal of $150 to participate in the Prevent Cancer 5k with American University cheer!
Knowing Your Theatre: Stage Lighting for Dummies Part 4
Battens, Electrics, Support Beams, Catwalks “Don’t fall.” Some simple vocabulary to start with: Batten A metal bar hung in the flyspace/ceiling that lighting instruments are hung on Electric A Batten that is above the stage (rather than above the audience) Support...
I Don’t Mean to bring Math into this But… Stage Lighting for Dummies Part 3
Beam angles and Lighting theory “One Buffalo….Plus Two Buffalo……...Three Buffalo!” Whether we like it or not (or know it or not) a lot of math goes into lighting design. While it is not necessary to think about it all the time, it is important to have a basic...
It’s pronounced Phur-Nell: Stage Lighting for Dummies Part 2
In the second installment of “Lighting for Dummies” (and self-teaching student techies), we learn about the different types of stage lighting instruments and their uses. From Fresnels to Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlights to those little can lights you see at museums: “It’s pronounced Pher-Nell” has got you covered.
6 Lighting Gels you Can’t Bring Home to your Parents
Lighting gel designers have got a funny habit of weird and out of the box naming practices. “Six Lighting Gels you Can’t Bring Home to Your Parents” takes a look at six lighting gels whose namers engaged in some monkey business.
Talking to Yourself in the Dark: Stage Lighting for Dummies Part 1
“An actor without techies is a naked person standing in the dark, talking to themselves. A techie without actors is a person with marketable skills.” The intro chapter of Lighting for Dummies explores the basics of theatrical lighting design and lighting areas.
Read Across America: Dr. Seuss Day
Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss! Today is Read Across America Day, or Dr. Seuss Day, so students across the U.S. are reading, learning about literacy, and re-energizing their love of books! I had the wonderful opportunity to read to elementary school students at Tipton...
MSLYC Widow’s Luncheon
The Mid-South Youth Literacy Council and Tipton County title holders helped Miss Mid-South, Grace Burgess, collect books and donations for her platform Ready, Set, Read! during a Widow's Luncheon. We so much fun with the ladies and got tons of books for elementary...
Valentine’s Day Cards Delivery
I got to deliver our 151 Valentine's Day Cards to the Metropolitan Inter-faith Association's Meals on Wheels program, today. They're a wonderful organization, and I hope to work with them more!
Mock Trial Competition
2/12/16 We've been so grateful for this opportunity to compete, and we've learned a lot that we can use for next year! I received Best Witness both nights (Tuesday and Wednesday) for the Defense for my portrayal of Tommie Fehler, an expert witness in Mechanical...
Spirit Week Pt. 1
The first part of spirit week was a success! The IB junior class rocking character day. Hipster Pocahontas and (my twin) Cinderella The Hipster Disney princess squad from left to right; Belle, Elsa, Pocahontas, and Merida from Brave. Me and Caelan in his life-size...
Miracle Run 1/30/16
Check out these pics from the 5k Miracle Run in benefit of Children's Miracle Network today...
Reading to Treadwell Elementary
I had the honor of reading to over 300 children at Treadwell Elementary in their dual language program. Treadwell is the only school in SCS with a dual language program, where Spanish-speaking students learn English and English-speaking students learn Spanish. This...
Valentine’s Day Cards For Seniors-Tipton Rosemark Academy
These elementary school kids at Tipton Rosemark Academy helped out making Valentine's Day cards for seniors! They made 49 beautiful cards in total.
Valentine’s for Seniors-Bon Lin Elementary
I went to a first grade class at Bon Lin Elementary today and make Valentine's Day cards with students for our Valentine's for Seniors project! They did a great job!
Valentine’s Day Cards for Seniors
Goal Current: 151/150 Posts 1/24/16 Today, I got to start making Valentine's Day cards with Janna Mangasep and Alexis Gilliard as part of the project. 26 down. 124 to go. 1/25/16 Almost to the 40 mark! 37/150
Valentine’s Day Cards for Seniors
We're making Valentine's Day cards for local Meals on Wheels/other Senior nutrition agencies in Nashville, Knoxville, and Johnson City. You don't have to be an amazing artist, just have a big heart! Requirements Craft supplies! Dates Now until February 14, 2016...
Miracle Miles 5k
Check out my sister queen, Grace Burgess' 5k for Children's Miracle Network/Le Bonheur Children's Hospital! Date January 30, 2016; 9:00 AM Location Gateway Baptist Church Atoka, TN Contact Email: gmbrgess@memphis.edu Phone: (901) 482-1394 Sign-up here.
National Guard Armory Christmas Party
The Tipton County girls volunteered at the family Christmas party at the National Guard Armory in Tipton County yesterday! We gave out toys we collected for the the soldiers' children, visited with families, helped serve them a holiday dinner, and might have been put...
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Holiday Gifts
The Miss Mid-South/Tipton County Organization donated over 200 blankets to Le Bonheur Child Life Services today for their infant Christmas presents. It's always a treat to help out at a Children's Miracle Network Hospital!
Be Your Best Self-Bethel University
Bethel University hosted a "Be Your Best Self" Mommy-Daughter dance to inspire girls to be the best selves they can be and embrace their inner beauty.