Zombies Are Hot!--updated

TWPI scheduled auditions for their up-coming musical, Zombie Prom, this week. The turnout was staggering! I'm still waiting for the final tally--update--57 students auditioned for stage roles, from MHS, SSHS, GCA, MBA, SIS, and HJHS. On Tuesday, September 14, room D 101 at MHS was packed with enthusiastic students--group A-- awaiting their turns to sing and read for the cast.




These students returned Thursday, September 16 for dance auditions, which included a 30 minute lesson and practice session on the lindy given by Mr. Easton. He had no difficulties executing moves!


(This photo from the Saturday dance lesson.)

The students worked up a sweat and had fun, too.





While group A students were learning the rehearsal dance moves on Thursday, more students --auditioners group B--were at D 101 taking turns singing and reading for their first stage of auditions!



After group B cleared the room from their hard work, the dancing auditioners took turns in groups of three pairs showing off their new lindy moves.

The group B auditioners (and any group A students who didn't make the Thursday dance drill) returned for dance auditions on Saturday.




And then there were band and musician auditions on Saturday.




Directors Dowen Jocson, Chiantee Rosete, and Craig Hart have been busy watching every single student tryout, taking notes, giving audition grades, etc.



They held some call backs on Sunday and may have more forthcoming, as they process all the information they've accumulated and work on casting. While they hope to get every interested student on stage, they will have to assign roles and post their casting list before moving on the daunting but fun task of rehearsing this musical comedy.

The energy is atomic!

PGFC, NJFL, NFL Coaches Meeting

A message from our leader to all coaches:

A meeting of all Coaches (PGFC/NJFL/NFL) will be held this Friday, (September 17, 2010) at 4:30pm (at MHS, room D 101).

Due to numerous conflicts with required school activities for teachers, Friday is the only open day.

The schedule for this year is online and can be reached by "clicking" below.

We look forward to another GREAT YEAR for our students.

Harold Easton
President, WPR

And the link:

The Matrix here.

Thespians--Zombie Prom Auditions Reminder

This is a reminder to all students in grades 6 through 12 about auditions for ZOMBIE PROM!!!

Directors (including assistants and stage manager): audition/sign up TODAY 9/9/2010 from 4 to 6 PM at MHS D 101.

Actors (actresses): audition on Tuesday, 9/14 or Thursday 9/16 from 4 to 6 PM at MHS D 101.



Techies (includes everything from set and costume to SFX and performance crew): sign up Tuesday, 9/14 or Thursday 9/16 from 4 to 6 PM at MHS D 101.

Marketing (promotion, sales, programs): sign up Tuesday, 9/14 or Thursday 9/16 from 4 to 6 PM at MHS D 101.



Musicians (we need a rock band!!!): pick up audition sheet music Tuesday, 9/14 from 4 to 6 PM at MHS D 101. Audition (indivually or as a band) on Thursday, 9/16 from 6 to 8 PM.

Join the fun!

Math Court News

From Dora B. Miura:

Another school year has started and the CNMI Math Court administrators are looking forward to a year of fun and challenging competitions. The MC team is happy to announce some new changes that will be beneficial to you coaches.

We have a new website! Our webmaster and administrator, Mr. Manny Borja created the CNMI Math Court website to streamline our operations. The site will contain all information needed, including dates/deadlines, rules/format, registration, and event topics to name a few. Even the matrix will be posted on the website as well.

As you may have already noticed, we have a new e-mail address as well. We have shifted our address to Gmail, because with applications like google docs, it was more conducive to our operational needs. Please take note of our new address cnmimathcourt@gmail.com. We will no longer be checking the yahoo.com address so please make the changes.

Math Court for K-5 will be back! Due to the lack of administrators, we had no choice but to cancel the K-5 Math Court last school year. This year, we have decided to bring back the elementary school Math Court at the second half of the school year. Please look forward to that!

That being said, there will be a very important Coaches Meeting for the 6-12 grade division on Tuesday, September 14th. The venue/time for the meeting is at Dandan Elementary School cafeteria at 5PM. It is vital that all 6-12 grade coaches attend the meeting, for the format of the competition and registration has changed.

Please take some time to look at our website and come to the meeting with questions.

Auditions Notice--ZOMBIE PROM!!!

TWPI has set the auditions for this year's musical comedy, ZOMBIE PROM.

This will be an entirely-student production, meaning the directing, technical aspects, and stage performances are all in the hands of the students. Adults are only advisors and back-up help.




Auditions for the Director(s), Assistant Director(s) and Stage Manager are set for September 9, 2010 from 4 to 6 PM at MHS D 101. Open to High School students.

The selected student directors will then hold auditions for Cast on September 14 and 16, 2010 from 4 to 6 PM at MHS D 101. Open to students in grades 6 through 12.

Technical theatre sign-ups--including lighting, set design and construction, costumes, make-up, special effects (there are 2 SFX events in this show), props, and tech crew during performances--are scheduled for September 14 and 16, 2010 from 4 to 6 PM at MHS D 101. Open to students in grades 6 through 12.

Students interested in marketing--including program, poster and ticket design, distribution, advertising, and sales--may sign up on September 14 and 16, 2010 from 4 to 6 PM at MHS D 101. Open to students in grades 6 through 12.

Musician auditions are not yet scheduled. Students interested in performing as part of the rock band for the show must be able to read music and be willing to commit to rehearsals with the cast as needed.

Tentative performance dates are now set for Halloween weekend with alternative dates of November 5, 6, and 7th.

Math Court

Here's the article I submitted to the newspapers, which I hope they print:


First Row (L-R) Vanessa Pritchard, Won Woo Choi, Minchong Kang, Hye Young Oh, Jimie Horath, Soo Jin Choi, Jeremiah Perez
Row 2 - Susan Pajarillaga, Mindy Song, Sung Hoon Ham
Row 3 - Dora Miura, Allen Park, Manatsu Omori, Jessica Lee
Row 4 - Reo Arriola, Joseph Jang, Taek Han Yoon, Hanbert Jeong, Han Byol Yu

For the first time ever, CNMI students participated in the American Regions Mathematics League competitions. The CNMI team, comprised of fourteen students and seven coaches, traveled to the University of Nevada at Las Vegas for the two day event, held June 4-5, 2010. According to the event coordinator, Mrs. Dora B. Miura, the students participated in five events: Power Round, Team Round, Individual Round, Relay Round and the Super Relay Round. Results included a THIRD place in the Super Relay Round. The top scorers on the CNMI 2010 team were Won Woo Choi (7th grader from MBA) and Allen Park (7th grader from CCA).

Coach Vanessa Pritchard said the the competition was very steep, but it provided an opportunity for our students to compete in mathematics against the top students in the nation. “I hope that this competition will encourage our students to strive for the opportunity to compete in future competitions,” she said, “I know it will help the coaches better prepare the students for such challenges.”

The students came from Calvary Christian Academy, Marianas Baptist Academy, Northern Marianas Academy, Saipan International School and Saipan Southern High School. Those who participated were Soo Jin Choi, Won Woo Choi, Sung Hoon Ham, Joseph Jang, Hanbert Jeong, Minchong Kang, Jessica Lee, Hye Young Oh, Manatsu Omori, Allen Park, Jeremiah Perez, Mindy Song, Taek Han Yoon, and Han Byol Yu. The coaches were Reo Arriola, Tony Flores, Jimmie Horath, Dora B. Miura, Paul Miura, Susan Pajarillaga and Vanessa Pritchard.

The students spent most of their time on the competition but also had the opportunity to experience some American scenic icons. “The Hoover Dam was an amazing sight,” said Vanessa Pritchard. “I think we would have enjoyed it more if we did not have record setting heat at 110 degrees Fahrenheit!” Mindy Song found the competition hard, but then took the opportunity to relax by taking in the night in Las Vegas, which she describes as “shiny.” Manatsu Omori said, “The competition rounds made our minds think... a lot , but staying on a college campus was a fun experience. We also heard a lecture from the famous Kevin Wang.”

The students took a tour of the University campus and visited the Freemont Street Experience, a pedestrian mall. “It was a very memorable trip,” Mindy Song said, “and, if I can, I look forward to going again next year.”

Zombie Prom--Getting Ready #1

I am in the midst of all things 1950's, nuclear, and zombie-ish as back-up support for our planned TWPI production of ZOMBIE PROM this year.

This post is just a collection (so I don't lose track) of some information I've come across on hairstyles of the 1950's.


For the Girls
For a simple demonstration and explanation of the classic French Twist (I see Delilah Strict in this hairstyle), watch this video.

You can "browse" through hairstyling magazines at the You Tube video channel for rdb4n, like this one (in two parts) from 1958:




Personally, I think the girls should use pony tails and page boys for school scenes (unless we're lucky enough to have someone with SHORT hair and then we can experiment with pin curls, etc.). French twists and chignons for evening.


For the boys:
I'd like to see the boys in any of the typical men's styles of the 1950's--burr, butch, crew cut, flat-top with or without fenders, pompadours with or without sideburns, and even a duck tail or two.