“The faces of the girls...their faces that we will remember the most,” exclaimed one of the student actor/teachers who participated in the Theatre Badge Workshop sponsored by Episcopal High School’s resident acting troupe, MASQUE on February 5. Of course it was easy to remember their faces as all of the girls had spent one of four workshops working on make-up/face-painting as part of the requirements for the Theatre Arts Badge. MASQUE, directed by Theatre teacher, Kent Johnson, is a year-long advanced acting class at EHS; students study a variety of performance styles from improvisation to Shakespeare, from the creation of an original one-act play to performances pieces designed specifically for chapel presentations. Hosting the Theatre Arts Workshop is always a fun experience for these young actors as they share what they have learned about theatre with the young girls. MASQUE begins each workshop with an improvisation performance. The Girl Scouts are then broken up into four groups with MASQUE members teaching each section, under the guidance of Mr. Johnson and his college theatre teacher George Brock. Each group spends 30-40 minutes studying Improvisation, Theatre Games, Make-up, and Mask-making. At the end of the program, each troop receives the Theatre Arts Badge. It’s great fun. It’s a great community outreach program. MASQUE students learn that they can TEACH, and the girls seem to love every minute of each activity. MASQUE plans to host one, possibly two workshops next year. Watch The Golden Link for more information.

Career and Tech Fair 2005 and Careers Up Close events were both successes!

     The Girl Planning Board breathed a sigh of relief as the last of the girls headed to their cars after an exciting day at the University of Houston campus. GSSJC Career and Tech Fair Council Coordinator Volunteer Donna Carvalho created a great event along with the Girl Planning Board. Many thanks to Katy, Kendra, Marisa, Kelly, Breanne, Carrie, Celeste, Erin, Kristin, Megan, and Anu. They attended meetings, contacted career professionals, created the skits, served as fashion models, and were great hostesses the day of the event.
     The Cullen School of Engineering were very gracious to our career booth hosts who offered information about their inspiring careers. They heartily thank: Janel Andersen, Pat Allenday, Eloisa Avalos, Susan Brockley, Blythe Bucker, Gina Butuc, Catherine LT Carabine, Lesley Chong, Evelyn Curry, Tina Donatto, Alissa Eaton, Nilou Ebrahimi, Maria Flores, Marina Flories, Erica Hass, Lin Healy, Rosanna Hegemier, Royleesha A. Hickerson, Bridget Howell, Carmen Kelley, Karol Kratkiewicz, Beth Lang Cozzone, Kim May, Lucy McGown, Myraline Morris Whitaker, Susan Mullins, Linda Musthaler, Karla Newton, Christina Ogidan, Maria Peden, Franklin Quinn, Amanda Rhodes, Leslie Rivas, Rosalind Rolls, Susan Rosthal, Laura Scarlato, Charmaine Smith, Bonnie Strout, Laura Victores, Jennifer Walker Elrod, Elaine Wegner, Misha White, and Kaysi Winsman.
     Following a great closing session on resume writing, by the Society of Women Engineers University of Houston Section, the participants completed glowing evaluations and either departed or ate their lunch on the premises, awaiting the Careers Up Close afternoon session.
     Many thanks to Susan Rosthal and Pat Allenday for coordinating with UH to secure the speakers including Law School representative Sondra Tennessee, Dr. Simon Botts of the Chemistry Department, Jack Hanna from Interior Design, Eric Ladau for KUHF, Dr. Julia Jackson from the School of Optometry, the Society of Women Engineers UH Student Section for Engineering, Susan Rosthal for Marketing/Public Relations, and Patti Tolar for Psychology.
     The Girl Planning Board thanks everyone who attended! Next Career Fair will be in September at Texas A&M University in Galveston.

Troop enjoys Council Storytelling Kits