STATE SCHEDULE -- Time leaving revised

We are school 61 (high school) and 62 (freshmen). Here’s the schedule:

Center 2 11:30 am Codie, Ali, and Casey
Center 12 2:00 pm “Accused of Comedy” Reader’s Theater
Center 4 4:00 pm “Mrs. Perry’s Test” Ensemble
Center 2 5:10 pm Dylan, Michelle, Lauren, and Sarah
Center 11 5:30 pm Stephanie, Andrea, Kristi and Brittany

Because it's so late, I'm thinking I'll plan on just giving them an addressed envelope to send our comment sheets to us. However, if the groups want to stay, please let me know! At this point, it's looking like we'd be leaving at 8:00 so that we're sure we get there in plenty of time for the first group (since the time is approximate). I'll be posting more information (and giving info to the kids) as soon as it's finalized.

Pictures PLEASE!!!!

Anyone who took pictures during Districts, please email them to me at hornl@roschools.com. I like to compile pictures of the season and I usually don't get a chance to take pictures. If you take pictures at State or during the Individual season as well I'd love to get copies! :) Thanks!!!

Individual Speech Information

All students who want to compete for Individual Speech MUST see me by Friday, January 29th. After Friday it will be too late to be added to the team. Even if you signed up earlier, you MUST see me before Friday. I have to register Individuals by February 10 (yep, 4 days after State Large Group) and in order to be registered, students MUST rehearse with me at least TWICE PER EVENT prior to that February 10 deadline. Only those students returning their signed contract AND rehearsing at least twice will be registered. If there are events that will require try-outs (too many entered in the event to take to Districts) times for try-outs will be decided shortly after February 10.

District Large Group Results

There were 25 students competing at Districts in 11 groups. Five groups (17 students) have qualified for the State competition, which will be held on February 6, 2010 in Ankeny. The five groups who qualified for State were:

Group Improv - Dylan, Michelle, Lauren, and Sarah
Group Improv - Brittany, Andrea, Stephanie and Kristi
Group Improv - Allison, Codie, and Casey
Ensemble - Sarah, Katherine, Codie and Kelsey
Readers Theater 9th grade - Brad, Brandy, Devin and Kathryn


The other groups who competed today did a fantastic job. They were:

Readers Theater - Allison, Dylan, Lauren, Matt, Rachael and Hollie
Ensemble - Michelle and Jordan
Radio Broadcasting - Brittany, Andrea, Stephanie and Kristi
TV News - Allison and Beau
Group Improv 9th grade - Brandy and Kathryn
Group Improv 9th grade - Bevin and Genevieve

They all did a terrific job and I'm incredibly proud of them. This is the largest number of students competing in the five years I've taught at ROHS, as well as the largest number of students qualified for State since I've been coach here! We have an amazing team!!!!

Group Improv Competing at Districts:

In no particular order, the groups who are going to be competing at Districts are:

Brittany, Andrea, Stephanie, and Kristi

Dylan, Michelle, Lauren, and Sarah

Allison, Codie, and Casey

Please know that while I'm thrilled with how many kids I have out for Large Group the bad thing about that is that not all teams get to compete. I hate the fact I have to say to some they can't compete at Districts. Please know that EVERYONE is part of the team, competing or not, and EVERYONE can go Saturday. If you aren't competing and will NOT be attending, please tell me so that I have an accurate attendance sheet.

Schedules will be handed out tomorrow at the speech meeting during seminar.

District Schedule FINALIZED

Here's the District Schedule. I would like to state (and I will remind the kids directly) that even if they end up not competing in an event at Districts, they are still part of the team and I'd like them to go on Saturday!

This is a condensed schedule with only our students. TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE!!! Err on the early side and be there before this time. Also, check your centers for any drops. Please go watch your teammates unless you are competing. Do not just stay in the gym (or wherever the “holding area” will be). I will NOT be able to make everyone’s performances. I will go to seniors first and get to as many overall as possible, but (as you can see) many of the times overlap or are so close together that it’s impossible (until someone shows me how to be in more than one place at once :).
Mrs. Horn

Center/Room Time Event
1 = Band Room 1st 8:00 (8:00) Readers Theater - varsity
2 = Room 101-102 1st 8:00 (8:00) Group Improv 9th - Bevin & Genevieve
7 = Room 121 1st 8:00 (8:00) Ensemble Acting - Chantal & Itzel
9 = Room 125 3rd 8:00 (8:30) Ensemble Acting - 9th grade
2 = Room 101-102 1st 9:00 (9:00) Group Improv 1 - Dylan, Michelle, Lauren and Sarah
7 = Room 121 3rd 9:00 (9:30) Ensemble Acting - Jordan & Michelle
10 = ICN Room 4th 9:00 (9:45) TV Broadcasting
9 = Room 125 1st 10:00 (10:00) Ensemble Acting - "Mrs. Perry's Test"
10 = ICN Room 1st 10:00 (10:00) Radio Broadcasting
8 = Room 123 1st 11:00 (11:00) Musical Theater
2 = Room 101-102 2nd 11:00 (11:07) Group Improv 9th - Brandy & Kathryn
3 = Room 104 2nd 11:00 (11:07) Group Improv 2 - Brittany, Andrea, Stephanie, and Kristi
2 = Room 101-102 6th 11:00 (11:35) Group Improv 3 - Ali, Codie and Casey
5 = Auditorium 1st 2:00 (2:00) Readers Theater - 9th


If you have any questions about the schedule, please don't hesitate to contact me. I will be handing out printed schedules to students on Friday at the speech meeting during seminar.

Large Group District Speech Information

Districts are Saturday, January 23rd. I'm in the process of getting the schedule together -- we have everything from Clarinda at this point, but I am waiting to hand out the schedule to students until after try-outs for Group Improv. I can say our first group performs at 8:00 am and our last group performs at 2:00 pm. As soon as that 2:00 round is done and those results are posted I'll be able to pick up comment sheets from the office, finalize any entry cards for those who qualify for State, and then we'll be able to leave. Please be aware that the times are always subject to change.

There are several things I want students and parents to remember about Districts:

1. The bus leaves at 7 AM sharp -- please be on time!
2. All students are expected to ride the bus to and from Districts (the only ones at this point who have permission to leave early are the wrestling cheerleaders and the basketball players). We are a team and I believe it's important for all members to stay and support their teammates in later performances.
3. Please bring money for lunch. We will be eating at the high school in Clarinda for lunch. They will have concessions available.
4. Students should dress in "game day" attire -- NO JEANS -- nice pants, nice shirt, nice shoes. NOTHING with Red Oak should be on clothes when performing. That will cause a disqualification from the judges. Spectators should refrain from wearing anything with Red Oak on it as well.
5. Please make sure you have everything you need for your event. If you're supposed to have your script, make sure you have your script. I will have black paper for Reader's Theater.
6. No cell phones will be allowed in the hallways (that comes from Clarinda) and definitely no cell phones in the performance rooms.
7. Parents and other family members are more than welcome to come watch. The State Office has set a $3.00 charge for non-performers.
8. The State Office also does not allow any recording of performances -- video or still photos. Please don't bring cameras into the performance rooms.
9. Each room will have the list of performers outside the room. CHECK that list for any drops because that could change your performing time!!

I'm looking forward to contest. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. This will be the largest group I have ever taken to a contest, and will work hard to make sure all students know what to do and where to go, but please be aware that I will be pulled in many different directions that day! :)