Here are some important reminders for the 10-year reunion this weekend:
1. There are two main events on Saturday, June 23rd for the reunion. You can come to one or you can come to both. Either way, we'll be excited to see you.
2. First reunion event: John Walter's mom will be hosting a tour of BHS for anyone who is interested in seeing the old and new buildings. This event will take place at 2pm on Saturday, June 23rd starting at the BHS main office. Everyone is welcome and the tour is, of course, free.
3. Second reunion event: We will be gathering at Barca in Seattle at 7:30pm on Saturday, June 23rd. The address is 1510 11th Avenue. We will be at the bar all night, so feel free to come at 7:30pm or a few hours later - we'll still be there! Remember that there is a two drink minimum. There will be a few small appetizers provided, but otherwise, make sure to eat dinner prior to coming to the bar. You can also order food at the venue.
4. June 21-24 happens to be Pride Festival in Seattle. As a result, make sure you leave plenty of time to get to Barca and find parking.
5. If you ever run into problems and need help for any reason, call me (Darby) at 626.840.3718 or email me at darbycpearson@gmail.com.
See you all VERY soon!
Darby
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
And Now, The Reunion Video
I know exactly what you were thinking: "Who's going to make a 'Jaywalking'-style video that weaves together our stories about growing up and going to high school on Bainbridge in honor of our ten-year reunion?" Hey, that's a funny coincidence...
Oh, and sorry I look like a moron in that still frame. I haven't actually suffered any brain damage that I know of in the last ten years.
So, here's the scoop: in case you missed that part of the video, I'm going to make a movie that we can all watch and take part in - whether we're in the Northwest or not - for the reunion. But there's no free ride on this: like that class act in the video said, it's unbelievably easy to pitch in - and the video will be worse without you in it.
What You Do:
I need videos. Your memories of Bainbridge. They can be as short or as long as you want, and you can talk about one, all, or none of the topics below. This isn't a "where are they now?" VH1 special, but feel free to tell us what you're up to - or better yet, show us. If you're living in New York, shoot in front of your street, or catch a view you like. Show us details of your life in the background*.
*Not your porn collection.
Anyway, there are all kinds of things to talk about:
- Your first memory of freshman year.
- Your last memory of senior year.
- Your favorite (or least favorite) class.
- The stuff we liked: songs, movies, TV, technology (modems? CDs? AIM? ICQ? We were cavemen).
- Driving to school (or not driving to school).
- How we kept ourselves entertained on Bainbridge.
- Your activities/sports.
- What high school-you would say if he/she met you today.
- What you would say to high school-you if you could hop in a time machine and talk to him or her.
If you know how to record and send video (or audio, if that's your preference), you're set - just send the videos to 2012reunionvideo@gmail.com; if you're a little fuzzy on recording videos, take a look at the suggestions below.
And if you've got pictures from then or now, be sure to send those.
How you can film/send the videos:
- Mac users (or friends of Mac users) have it easy: you'll just open the Photobooth program, click the film strip icon in the lower part of the window, and hit "record". When you've recorded your video, drag the thumbnail you've created to the desktop - it'll automatically convert to a nice, small .avi file that you can send to 2012reunionvideo@gmail.com.
- PC users, I feel your pain: you'll need a webcam and a program like Windows Movie Maker (but it's all pretty simple, and you can just follow instructions like these). You might just want to try the next option:
- Cellphone users also have it easy: just turn on your camera's video mode, hit "record", and you'll probably have the option of emailing your new file. You know where to send it.
- If the video you record turns out to be too big to attach to an email, just go to a site like dropbox.com, where you can create an account, upload your file, and send me the username and password so that I can download it. You can even upload your video to YouTube and send me the link, so that I can convert it into a useable video file.
Some shooting tips:
- Make sure to shoot in a location with lots of light, especially if you're using a cellphone camera.
- Keep your head away from the top of the frame; most video-editing programs will lop off the top and bottom of the shot to achieve a cinematic "widescreen" effect. It's annoying.
- Specific details beat general recollections: places, names (not that anything that's going to offend anyone will make it into the video), approximate time-frames all help us conjure up those memories for ourselves.
- If you happen to be around other members of our class, shoot together: it's a whole lot easier to be natural when you're talking to a person and not a camera mounted on a computer.
What I Do:
Stitch the videos together into a fast-moving montage that (with any luck) will capture some of the good, the bad, and the totally ridiculous things that made up our lives back then. I'm not a pro, by any means, but I have an idea of how to make a video, and what makes a video work.
What We All Do:
Watch the video at the reunion - or online, for those of us who can't make it.
Don't hesitate for a second to ask me if you've got any questions - just shoot me a message, and I'll answer as well and as quickly as I can. This is going to be a really cool project - and one that couldn't be easier to take part in - and I'm excited to hear your memories.
Other than that, I hope everybody's great.
Oh, and sorry I look like a moron in that still frame. I haven't actually suffered any brain damage that I know of in the last ten years.
So, here's the scoop: in case you missed that part of the video, I'm going to make a movie that we can all watch and take part in - whether we're in the Northwest or not - for the reunion. But there's no free ride on this: like that class act in the video said, it's unbelievably easy to pitch in - and the video will be worse without you in it.
What You Do:
I need videos. Your memories of Bainbridge. They can be as short or as long as you want, and you can talk about one, all, or none of the topics below. This isn't a "where are they now?" VH1 special, but feel free to tell us what you're up to - or better yet, show us. If you're living in New York, shoot in front of your street, or catch a view you like. Show us details of your life in the background*.
*Not your porn collection.
Anyway, there are all kinds of things to talk about:
- Your first memory of freshman year.
- Your last memory of senior year.
- Your favorite (or least favorite) class.
- The stuff we liked: songs, movies, TV, technology (modems? CDs? AIM? ICQ? We were cavemen).
- Driving to school (or not driving to school).
- How we kept ourselves entertained on Bainbridge.
- Your activities/sports.
- What high school-you would say if he/she met you today.
- What you would say to high school-you if you could hop in a time machine and talk to him or her.
If you know how to record and send video (or audio, if that's your preference), you're set - just send the videos to 2012reunionvideo@gmail.com; if you're a little fuzzy on recording videos, take a look at the suggestions below.
And if you've got pictures from then or now, be sure to send those.
How you can film/send the videos:
- Mac users (or friends of Mac users) have it easy: you'll just open the Photobooth program, click the film strip icon in the lower part of the window, and hit "record". When you've recorded your video, drag the thumbnail you've created to the desktop - it'll automatically convert to a nice, small .avi file that you can send to 2012reunionvideo@gmail.com.
- PC users, I feel your pain: you'll need a webcam and a program like Windows Movie Maker (but it's all pretty simple, and you can just follow instructions like these). You might just want to try the next option:
- Cellphone users also have it easy: just turn on your camera's video mode, hit "record", and you'll probably have the option of emailing your new file. You know where to send it.
- If the video you record turns out to be too big to attach to an email, just go to a site like dropbox.com, where you can create an account, upload your file, and send me the username and password so that I can download it. You can even upload your video to YouTube and send me the link, so that I can convert it into a useable video file.
Some shooting tips:
- Make sure to shoot in a location with lots of light, especially if you're using a cellphone camera.
- Keep your head away from the top of the frame; most video-editing programs will lop off the top and bottom of the shot to achieve a cinematic "widescreen" effect. It's annoying.
- Specific details beat general recollections: places, names (not that anything that's going to offend anyone will make it into the video), approximate time-frames all help us conjure up those memories for ourselves.
- If you happen to be around other members of our class, shoot together: it's a whole lot easier to be natural when you're talking to a person and not a camera mounted on a computer.
What I Do:
Stitch the videos together into a fast-moving montage that (with any luck) will capture some of the good, the bad, and the totally ridiculous things that made up our lives back then. I'm not a pro, by any means, but I have an idea of how to make a video, and what makes a video work.
What We All Do:
Watch the video at the reunion - or online, for those of us who can't make it.
Don't hesitate for a second to ask me if you've got any questions - just shoot me a message, and I'll answer as well and as quickly as I can. This is going to be a really cool project - and one that couldn't be easier to take part in - and I'm excited to hear your memories.
Other than that, I hope everybody's great.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Evite is out!
Hey there!
The evite for the reunion was sent last night, so if you did not receive it, please email ComeToTheReunion2012@gmail.com to add your email address to the list. Here is all of the official information about the reunion:
Who?
You! And all of your friends and family....invite anyone you want and please let BHS friends know.
What?
Our 10-year reunion!
When?
Saturday, June 23rd. There are two events on that day, one at 2pm on Bainbridge and one at 7:30pm in Seattle. You can choose to come to one or both depending on your schedule. Here are the details:
Where?
2pm - BHS for a tour
7:30pm - Barca in Seattle
Make sure to email ComeToTheReunion2012@gmail.com if you did not receive the evite and would like to be added to the list.
Hope to see you there!
Darby and the Reunion Team
The evite for the reunion was sent last night, so if you did not receive it, please email ComeToTheReunion2012@gmail.com to add your email address to the list. Here is all of the official information about the reunion:
Who?
You! And all of your friends and family....invite anyone you want and please let BHS friends know.
What?
Our 10-year reunion!
When?
Saturday, June 23rd. There are two events on that day, one at 2pm on Bainbridge and one at 7:30pm in Seattle. You can choose to come to one or both depending on your schedule. Here are the details:
- AFTERNOON: Have any of you been to our high school since graduating? Well, we thought it might be fun to arrange a tour of BHS so that you could walk down memory lane!!! If you are interested, we will meet at the BHS front office at 2pm on Saturday, June 23rd for a tour with John Walter's mom. Come check out the new and old buildings!
- EVENING: Night-time reunion festivities will take place at Barca in Seattle at 7:30pm on Saturday, June 23rd. We have reserved a section of the bar for our group and hope that we will see you there. Expect some fun surprises! Please note that there is a two drink minimum to attend this event. www.barcaseattle.com
Where?
2pm - BHS for a tour
7:30pm - Barca in Seattle
Make sure to email ComeToTheReunion2012@gmail.com if you did not receive the evite and would like to be added to the list.
Hope to see you there!
Darby and the Reunion Team
Monday, May 7, 2012
Reunion Email Address
Hi again!!!
Hope you're all getting excited for the reunion....it's coming up soon (June 23rd!)!!!
We are now searching for email addresses for all 2002 BHS graduates (especially those who are not on facebook). If you or someone you know wants to receive the e-vite and updates about the reunion, please email ComeToTheReunion2012@gmail.com.
We are also looking for high school photos!!!!! Please gather up all of your hilariously old photos and email them to ComeToTheReunion2012@gmail.com.
That's all for now...invitation coming soon!
Thanks,
Darby
p.s. Thank you SO much to Shams Orr-Hruska, Corey Christopherson, Alex Jacobson, Christine Schwager, Nikki Lounsbury, and Nick Dewey for volunteering to help with the reunion. You guys are amazing!
Hope you're all getting excited for the reunion....it's coming up soon (June 23rd!)!!!
We are now searching for email addresses for all 2002 BHS graduates (especially those who are not on facebook). If you or someone you know wants to receive the e-vite and updates about the reunion, please email ComeToTheReunion2012@gmail.com.
We are also looking for high school photos!!!!! Please gather up all of your hilariously old photos and email them to ComeToTheReunion2012@gmail.com.
That's all for now...invitation coming soon!
Thanks,
Darby
p.s. Thank you SO much to Shams Orr-Hruska, Corey Christopherson, Alex Jacobson, Christine Schwager, Nikki Lounsbury, and Nick Dewey for volunteering to help with the reunion. You guys are amazing!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
I need volunteers!
Hi again!
In order to get this reunion going, I really need some help from volunteers like you! If you are currently living on Bainbridge or in Seattle, it would be great to have your help in the planning stages of the reunion. Your commitment is on your terms....if you only have an hour or two to spare, that would be great! If you want to be more involved, that would be great too!
Please let me know if you would like to volunteer by either commenting on this post or emailing me at darbycpearson@gmail.com.
Thanks so much! I REALLY appreciate the help!
Talk to you soon,
Darby
In order to get this reunion going, I really need some help from volunteers like you! If you are currently living on Bainbridge or in Seattle, it would be great to have your help in the planning stages of the reunion. Your commitment is on your terms....if you only have an hour or two to spare, that would be great! If you want to be more involved, that would be great too!
Please let me know if you would like to volunteer by either commenting on this post or emailing me at darbycpearson@gmail.com.
Thanks so much! I REALLY appreciate the help!
Talk to you soon,
Darby
Friday, March 9, 2012
Name the Place!
I've heard a couple of suggestions about where to hold the reunion, but I'd like to open it up on here and see what people say. Where would you like to have it?
Current suggestions: ClearWater Casino, Wingpoint, The Grange.....
Where else would be a fun place to have it? Does anyone have a big house on the island???? (I think that could be a good time.... thoughts?)
I've already contacted those three locations, but wanted to hear some more suggestions before locking anything down. Just post a comment and I'll go from there.
Happy Friday everyone!
Darby
Current suggestions: ClearWater Casino, Wingpoint, The Grange.....
Where else would be a fun place to have it? Does anyone have a big house on the island???? (I think that could be a good time.... thoughts?)
I've already contacted those three locations, but wanted to hear some more suggestions before locking anything down. Just post a comment and I'll go from there.
Happy Friday everyone!
Darby
Sunday, March 4, 2012
It's been 10 years....
To make sure we have a good time, though, I would REALLY love your input. If you have a great idea about venue/food/activities/whatever, please post on this blog or email me at darbycpearson@gmail.com.
After taking a quick facebook poll, it looks like the favored date/weekend for the reunion is Saturday, June 23rd, 2012. How does that sound?
That's it for now. I'll be posting more soon!
Thanks guys,
Darby
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