ARCHIVE: February 20, 2013

AROUND CAMPUS At Holton-Arms we are all about sharing the love! And even though Valentine’s Day and Happy Birthday Holton-Arms has passed, the girls are still finding ways to show they care and what better way to show you care than to demonstrate your love for animals, friends, and interpretive dance? That’s right…dance! The Holton Dance and Drama Department is excited to present the Upper and Middle School Orchesis dancers. In their upcoming performances the dancers are ready to share their passion for dance and this year 11 of the dancers took on the creative task of choreographing a routine. Perhaps they were inspired by their work with guest artist, Amy Marshall, who is a choreographer from New York City or perhaps they were inspired by something they learned in class. No one really knows where inspiration comes from, but one thing is for sure…these young ladies LOVE to dance and it shows! When you think of what you love, what do you think about? Family? Long walks on the beach? Dark chocolate? Well, ask any of the Lower School girls and besides Holton, of course, their favorite things tend to be of the four-legged kind. And really, who could resist these two furry little friends? Meet the newest members of the Holton Community - Signore Valentino and POTUS (Piggy Of The United States). These little piggies came all the way from a shelter in D.C. on Monday and have found their forever home in the Lower School. Stop by for a visit, but be sure to bring fresh parsley (their favorite snack) and a clear agenda since POTUS is all business. (As he should be.) If you ask any of the girls in the Middle School what they love, they will tell you Holton teachers, food and their friends! And sometimes they are lucky enough to take part in an activity that involves all three! Like these past few weeks…MS students have collected spare change to raise money for a cause near and dear to a fellow classmate’s heart – Pennies for Patients. Each cent deposited in the boxes in the MS gathering area counts as a “vote” towards a specific “prize” from faculty members and whoever has the most pennies in his or her box at the end of the competition will have to indulge the rest of us. Here is what is on the line... Tony Shaw will wear a panther costume for an entire day. Gail Whitley will bake cookies for the entire Middle School. Julia Grandison will wear a mismatched outfit. Christopher Wilson will die his hair neon green. Julia Walthall will bake cupcakes for the entire Middle School. Tucker Sowers will wear a Holton uniform to school all day. Alyce Dillion will dress like Princess Leia. Graham Westerberg will perform an interpretive dance and jump in the pool fully clothed. Kristen Edma will dress up like an 80s chick to school. Nicole Mahr will straighten her naturally curley hair. This competition isn’t just for Middle School students; feel free to rock the vote with your pennies by Friday, February 22. UPDATE: Tucker Sowers box had the most money!  Be on the look out for a Middle School math instructor in Holton plaid! Hot Topic It only happens once a year and it will be here in just a few short days! The Holton-Arms Spring Gala will be on Friday, March 8 and promises to be an evening filled with dining, dancing, and delights! Our beloved Gala committee knows how excited you are so starting this Sunday, February 24, you can preview all of our fabulous auction items on our auction website! Mark your calendar for 5 p.m. on Sunday to be the first to bid! (But check back often because as we all know that it's fun to be first, but it's the last bid that counts!) Make sure to read the online auction instructions so you’ll be ready to place your bids!