Don’t blink. Blink, and miss what is quite possibly one of the biggest Doctor Who events since its revival in 2005: the 50th anniversary of the show.
Doctor Who is a BBC show that has become incredibly popular in both England and America. Sophomore Megan Adams described it as a show about “a humanoid-looking alien that travels through time and space, bringing along humans to participate in his adventures.”
Junior Morgan Schultz said that this time-traveling alien, known only as the Doctor, helps his human companions to realize what they have been missing in life.
An alien called a Time Lord, the Doctor has the ability to “regenerate” when he is about to die, giving him an entirely new body and personality. These regenerations are what has allowed Doctor Who to continue for 50 years as of Nov. 23, 2013.
“I like how the regenerations allow the show to change,” said sophomore Patrick Crabtree. “Every episode is a movie-quality episode.” Crabtree said that the way the main character changes is one of the things that sets Doctor Who apart from other TV shows.
The 50th anniversary was commemorated by a special hour and 15-minute-long episode featuring both past Doctors and companions, as well as a special appearance by actor John Hurt as the War Doctor. Many Doctor Who fans, or “Whovians,” are very excited about this aspect.
“I want to see how the Doctor interacts with his past reincarnations,” said junior Bethany Arterburn.
Sophomore Zach Thomerson said that one of the things he is most looking forward to about the new episode is seeing Matt Smith, who plays the Eleventh Doctor, and David Tennant, who plays the Tenth, together.
The new episode of Doctor Who will be shown in theaters TODAY ONLY (Monday, Nov. 25), at 7:30 and 10 p.m. at the Regal Theater in New Albany. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to see the Doctor on the big screen.
Almost two years ago, three young men turned Georgetown upside down, when they came together to form “The Hart Strings.”
FC graduates Ted Hartog, Gannon Yeaton and Jared Murray formed the folk band in February 2012, almost two years ago. Since then, senior John Renfrow and FC graduate Josh Druin have joined the band, as Yeaton and Murray headed off to college.
“The band has become more versatile since it began, thanks to Josh and John,” said Hartog, the lead singer for the Hart Strings.
“I’d seen a poster for their benefit concert and I thought ‘I just have to be in this band’,” said Renfrow.
Hartog continued to explain how the addition has allowed them to experiment more in their songwriting and makes it easier to find their sound. He also explained his thought process when it comes to songwriting.
“At the end of the day, you have to feel like you are singing your own song, your own mind and your own heart.”
When it comes to lyrics, Hartog looks towards his own experiences, “The lyrics for my music comes from the way I interpret certain life events. Whether its a break up or my move to college, I try to write the way that I talk.”
Hartog also shared that his inspiration is just an ongoing need to understand the world around him.
Now, this once small-town band is becoming big. On Nov. 16 and 17 the video for one of the band’s newer songs, “Sharp,” was featured in the New York Denouement Film (NYDEF) Festival. Band members Hartog, Renfrow and Druin were not able to attend; however, their productions developer and director of the music video, Patryk Larney, was there representing them.
Senior Kit Repine shared her experience in working with the Hart Strings. Repine acted as an audience member during the “Sharp” music video.
“We all had to pretend to be really hyped up, so we just jumped around while they shot the scene over and over again,” she said.
Repine said that she had been a fan since last October, long before the “Sharp” video.
“All of our fans are pretty collected and cool,” said Renfrow.
“We appreciate all the loyal support. We just really love you guys. You’re awesome.”
If you would like more information on the Hart Strings and their music visit their website at www.thehartstrings.com
Senior Julie Jackson talk to her viewers during “Everybody Talks.” Photo by Delaney Smith.“Everybody Talks” is broadcast through the hallway in the Preforming Arts wing. Photo by Delaney Smith.Sophomore producers Emily and Erin Keenan work behind the scenes in the production room of “Everybody Talks.” Photo by Delaney Smith.
Senior Julie Jackson’s TV show “Everybody Talks” gets ready to air, the production room is busy with everyone scrambling around, getting the cameras focused, the sound levels right, and the guests set with their microphones.
“There is a ton of technical stuff we have to do before we start the show,” said Radio/TV teacher Tim Dench.
Although Dench helps out, he emphasizes that he is “a strictly behind the scenes overseer” and that sophomore producers Emily and Erin Keenan do a most of the work that helps makes the show a success. Some of the many jobs of the producers are anything from coming up with titles for Jackson, and the names and titles of their guests, to making sure the sound levels are just right so that you can hear them speak without it being too loud or quiet.
“Their job as director is always to stay one step ahead,” said Dench.
Jackson’s show, which is put on every Tuesday night, is a mirage of interviews, fun facts, community talk, and Jackson’s opinions. The show consists of different segments, like her top ten pet peeves or top ten lies that people tell. A few segments vary from show to show, but others stay consistent throughout the weeks.
“It [Everybody Talks] offers students with special talents or that are involved in upcoming events to get on our TV channel,” said Emily.
During the half hour to hour long show, Jackson interviews someone. The special guests include student actors, singers, race-car drivers, and even a hypnotist.
“It [Everybody Talks] offers students with special talents or that are involved in upcoming events to get on our TV channel,” said Emily.
Mr. Dench and Jackson’s love for radio/TV prompted Jackson to start doing shows. Throughout her experience of putting on “Everyone Talks” she’s been affected in a positive way.
“Doing this show has benefitted me immensely. I used to be super quiet and I used to not like to talk at all. I’ve never really been outgoing and this show has made me outgoing,” said Jackson.
Jackson shares that doing this show has also allowed her to enjoy talking to people more and led to her becoming a big people person.
“It’s made me the person I am today,” said Jackson.
In the future Jackson hopes to have the show develop and include the community more and involve more students within the school.
“I wanna form the show around really good causes that people in our community are involved in,” said Jackson
Emily also has high hopes for the future of ‘Everybody Talks.”
“I hope we can get more students to interview and just keep the show going for a long time. I look forward to the show each week and I just hope to keep getting better at working behind the scenes.” said Emily.
Erin has hopes that the show will grow and become more popular.
“I hope that it [Everybody Talks] grows into something that could be really big. I also hope that we just keep adding on and improving the show like maybe a little 30 second video in the beginning or something. Hopefully we are moving in a good direction,” said Erin.
Everybody Talks is a completely student run operation with very little help from Dench.
“It is unique, in that it is totally student based, it is different. It may not be for everybody but a lot of people seem to like it,” said Dench
“Everybody Talks” is broadcast live every Tuesday night at five o’clock on the school’s television station (cable channel 24, digital channel 8-6).
Freshman Kaeyln Gibson helps out a little girl that is attempting to shoot a basketball. Photo by Rachel Lamb.
Photos by Rachel Lamb
By Megan Johnson
On Thursday Oct. 31, Georgetown Christian Church held their annual Fall Festival. This event allowed children and their parents to walk around the church while playing games, collecting candy, socializing and enjoying the free food. A few FC students who are in the church’s youth group took time out of their Halloween to help their community with such festivities.
Freshman John Reas shared his opinion on what he believes helping does for his community.
“It means a lot to the kids and helps the parents out. It also gives teens a chance to do something with them.”
One of the major ways they can help is leading a game that children can play.
“It means a lot to the kids. When you’re a kid, everything is magical,” said junior Sam Stermer.
Stermer also shared that he believes children look up to teenagers, which makes the experience even more enjoyable for them.
Freshman Kaelyn Gibson shared that it doesn’t just affect the children, but also the teens who participate.
“I just wanted to do it because it makes me feel good. Like, I’m really doing something.”
During an arm wrestling competition, freshman John Reas plays referee. Photo by Rachel Lamb.While little boys are busy playing a carpet ball match, junior Sam Stermer acts as a referee. Photo by Rachel Lamb.Junior Jacob Huntley calls a child out for “rough-housing” on the blow up obstacle course. Photo by Rachel Lamb.Freshman Dustin Ramsey spins a wheel to win candy. Photo by Rachel Lamb.Freshman Chandler Lewis, dressed as a baseball player, calls out numbers during a bingo game. Photo by Rachel Lamb.Dressed as a football player, junior Alexa Tuell marks her card during a game of bingo. Photo by Rachel Lamb.
Saturday, Oct. 26, the Floyd Central Dance Marathon hosted the first ever Halloween Howl at the Galena Elementary School. The event was organized in support of Riley’s Children Hospital. All of the proceeds went to the Dance Marathon , which is being held next February. Throughout the night there were many events including Trunk r’ Treat, pumpkin painting contest, photo booth, costume competition, and a haunted house.
Many students who attended said they had a good time.
“It’s a great time to celebrate the holidays and help raise money for Riley Children’s Hospital,” said volunteer Wendy Ivey.
Ivey helped pass out candy at the Trunk r’ Treat while dressed up as Glenda the Good Witch from the “Wizard of Oz.” Ivey also mentioned that despite not participating before, she plans on helping out at next year’s Dance Marathon.
The majority of people at the Halloween Howl spent their time either listening to the bands play or taking part in the activities.
Senior Dana Frank, who dressed up as a rubiks cube commented on how she really liked the pumpkin painting contest, saying it was a good chance to be goofy and creative.
Others, like junior Brett Yeaton, who dressed up as the classic movie Dracula, enjoyed the haunted house most.
“It’s just creepier than I thought it would be,” said Yeaton.
There were also some events in which only a few people were competing. Those who had brave stomachs contested in Halloween Howl’s very own Fear-Factor.
Juniors Emily Shumate, Sequoia Bryant, and Lexie Byrd decorate a pumpkin for the contest. Photo by Peter Hyle.
The winner of Fear-Factor and member of Dance Marathon, senior Allen Truong, won a $25 gift card.
Truong mentioned his main concern related to the contest, “I feel like people are perceived that I eat weird [now.]”
The event’s Fear Factor consisted of a four course meal consisting of green peas in baby food, hot cottage cheese, Chocolate covered hard boiled eggs, and a plate full of crickets.
The final event of the evening was the costume contests. There were four different categories: Best male costume was won by freshman Louis Prez who dressed up like a hippy. Best female costume was won by senior Dana Frank who dressed up as a Rubik’s cube. The best group costume was won by a group of girls dressed up as Native Americans. Their de facto chief was senior Jackie Banet. Finally, the couple’s costume was won by senior Trevor Smith and his girlfriend, who dressed up as the couple from the movie the Sandlot.
If the Dance Marathon committee at first had any doubts on the success of the event, the feedback quickly put their minds to ease.
Banet said that overall it was a blast and she most enjoyed being with her friends and all of the Halloween stuff available.
Many students, such as sophomore Stephen Johnson, agreed with Banet and said that he would come back again.
“It was a really great time,” said sophomore Shannon O’Brien, “It really got me into the Halloween spirit, and now I can’t wait for next year’s event.”
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