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VOL. 6 NO. 45
Coffee break
When Cindy Britton’s second child started kindergarten, Cindy also returned to school, first as a volunteer, then as a PTA officer, and finally as president of the Knox County Council PTA. Now she works at the Teacher Supply Depot, where supplies worth an estimated $2.4 million have been donated to Knox County teachers. Learn what makes Cindy Britton tick.
November 5, 2012
‘Legally Blonde’
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challenges young cast
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All about Holly UT coach and Bearden High School hero Holly Warlick was honored last week at senior night. The school retired her jersey, No. 22, and a teammate, Joyce Burchett High, recalls their playing days when Warlick was named “Most Athletic” in the Class of 1976. (Her male counterpart was Bert Bertlkamp.) Warlick and High were among the last players in Tennessee high school girl’s basketball who played the old halfcourt, three-on-three game. Teams consisted of three guards who couldn’t shoot and three forwards who didn’t play defense. Nobody crossed the mid-court line.
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See Betty Bean’s story on page 9
NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ
Elementary school rezoning Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre will host a series of public meetings regarding the draft proposal for elementary school rezoning: ■ Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m., Cedar Bluff Elementary, 705 North Cedar Bluff Road ■ Thursday, Nov. 15, 6:30-8 p.m., Ball Camp Elementary, 9801 Middlebrook Pike ■ Monday, Nov. 26, 6-8 p.m., A.L. Lotts Elementary, 9320 Westland Drive ■ Thursday, Nov. 29, 6-8 p.m., Farragut Primary, 509 North Campbell Station Road
The meetings will allow feedback on McIntyre’s draft rezoning proposal necessitated by construction of the new school at Northshore Town Center. Rezoning will only affect elementary schools located within the southwest sector of Knox County.
Alex Koza, center, plays Elle Woods in the Bearden High School production of “Legally Blonde.” She is surrounded by her Delta Nu sorority sisters, played by Laura Seale, Danielle Turner, Alli Acuff, Taylor Kidd, Morgan Johnson, Shelby Sexton, Sam Arnold, Allison Balsley, and Marilyn Sease. Photo by Wendy Smith
By Wendy Smith While the laughs come easily in Bearden High School’s production of “Legally Blonde,” staging the show has been another matter, says theater teacher Leann Dickson. “Even though this is lighter subject matter, this is a tough production,” she says. “We won’t be sailing into opening night.” The play’s action takes place in 23 different locations, which makes for the most complex set ever undertaken by the Bearden drama department. While most musicals have a song or two during each scene, some numbers in “Legally Blonde” require three different sets, Dickson says. Bearden is the first
Alyse McCamish promotes the Bearden High School production of “Legally Blonde The Musical” at senior night. Photo by Justin Acuff
thought she might have to hire a trainer to work with dogs, but both are mildmannered and play their parts well, she says. The human stars of the show don’t plan to be upstaged. The role of Elle Woods is played by senior Alex Koza, and senior Caleb Leach plays
Emmett Forrest. Producing a play of this scale requires a monumental effort, but Dickson thrives on working with students. “This old dog has been teaching for 25 years, and the kids make it worth it to keep coaching, pushing and developing them.”
Culinary trainer Misty Millsap, Food City CEO Steve Smith and Bearden store manager Tim Draper show the new pizza and sushi items. “We did a total remodeling, and it turned out really well,” Smith said. “We added a lot of new amenities to the store, enlarged our produce department, added a lot of organic products and natural foods. “When folks come in they will see the same friendly faces, but they will find a lot more variety and selection of foods.” Photo by T. Edwards
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school in East Tennessee to stage “Legally Blonde,” which was originally a movie starring Reese Witherspoon. Dickson thinks the play is funnier than the movie, so the extra effort is worthwhile. It’s also a showcase for the theater department’s bumper crop of strong female singers. Several smaller roles allow the relatively young cast to gain valuable experience. The department
lost several seniors this year, and about half of the show’s cast of 38 is new to theater, she says. Twenty stage technicians are also critical to the production. Dickson partners with chorus teacher Mary Sexton to produce a musical each fall. Like last year’s “Hairspray,” “Legally Blonde” condemns stereotyping. But “Legally Blonde” sets itself apart from other musicals by addressing the misconception that a woman can’t be smart and beautiful. This will be the first time a Bearden production has featured four-legged actors. A Chihuahua plays Elle’s dog, Bruiser, and Bearden principal John Bartlett’s English bulldog portrays Rufus. Dickson originally
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