Putting On A Show
December 12, 2008
Despite absence from spotlight, tech theater crew makes vital contributions to show
By Min Qiao and Jade Schwarting
<mqiao@hilite.org, jschwarting@hilite.org>
Like many that step onto the stage to revel in the spotlight as a performer, senior Sam Spoerle invests countless hours in preparation for production. However, despite being a part of about 14 productions, students may never have seen him. Spoerle is a part of the technical theater crew, also known as tech crew, here. His production experience includes “Cinderella,” “Anne Frank,” “Secret Garden” and several other performances. Spoerle said that he first got interested in technical theater in his freshman year.
“I actually saw a production at Beef and Boards my freshman year. I watched all the tech people doing their jobs and it got me interested,” Spoerle said. “My mom emailed the current teacher at the time, Bernie Killian, and he invited me to join them for the build out on ‘Cinderella.’”
BACK STAGE PASS: Seniors Natalie Cappucci (left), Julia Bonnett (center) and Sarah Donaldson (right) converse about the upcoming theater performance, “Peter Pan.” Cappucci’s involvement in tech theater has led her to consider a career in that field. ARJUNA CAPULONG / PHOTO
SOLDERING SESSION: Performing Arts/Tech Theater teacher Jason Sipe teachers seniors Michael Hrachovec (left) and Samuel “Sam” Spoerle (right) how to solder wire. This method is important in the construction of sets. ARJUNA CAPULONG / PHOTO
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS: Senior Kyle McBane hands microphones along the stage. Members of tech theater have many responsibilities to ensure a smooth production, including sound, light, scenery and design. ARJUNA CAPULONG / PHOTO
Business Big in Fashion
December 12, 2008
By Tim Chai
<tchai@hilite.org>
I spent this entire weekend going through a stack of Vogues, GQs and L’Officiels that I had put off for calculus—thank you for that, Mrs. Freed. Flipping through the glossy pages, I skipped from a focus on Alexander Wang to a list of up-and-coming designers that included Simon Spur and Steven Alan. However, not even after 5,000 page (granted, most were advertisements) could I find a single focus on the people standing behind the designers and their models: the businessmen.
Glance into inner workings of school staff reveals hard work
December 12, 2008
By Rebecca Xu
<rxu@hilite.org>
As bus driver Tammy Taylor drove Bus 63 through the Plum Creek North neighborhood, she suddenly stopped behind an idle bus, paused to listen to her radio and spoke to the students through the intercom.
“Can we fit about 40 more students on here? Bus 78 broke down,” Taylor said.
The students rose up to the challenge, sitting three to a seat and crouching in the aisle as students poured into Bus 63. The ride to school continued as usual.
Incidents like this one, which happened only three weeks ago, are just part of the routine that bus drivers like Taylor must prepare for.
Music industry has history of change, development
December 12, 2008
By Renny Logan
<rlogan@hilite.org>
“Tin Pan Alley,” located in New York’s Union Square, served as the small beginning for the music industry. The name derived from the endless clatter of out-of-tune pianos as songwriters worked away at writing the next hit. As populations grew between 1860 and 1900 and communication improved, this small time alley became a big start. Read more
Media classes work behind camera, mic
December 12, 2008
By Afra Hussain
<ahussain@hilite.org
The radio broadcast of the State football game appeared to be a seamless commentary of the ongoing game. The three broadcasters commented on the game and listeners were able to hear their descriptions on air. However what went on to allow listeners to hear the game takes more than just three broadcasters.
It takes the involvement of many students to run the radio and television stations along with guidance and instruction from their teachers.
JAM SESSION: Junior Megan Snider broadcasts on WHJE, the school’s radio station, during SRT. She is currently the co-host of the radio show, “Jam Session.” JINNY ZHANG / PHOTO
Senate puts time, effort into planning traditional school events
December 12, 2008
By Hera Ashraf
<hashraf@hilite.org
Students look forward to events like Homecoming, Brain Game and Dance Marathon, which have been part of the school for years
But some may not realize the time and commitment it takes to make all this happen. Read more
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