Treasures aren't really all they are cracked up to be.
Sharing those treasures, that's where the real joy is found.
Children at St. Barbara Catholic School are finding the more they give from their allowance and, ultimately, from their hearts, they are getting far more in return.
Every other Thursday, the children have the chance to toss some coins and dollar bills into the offering during a collection that is taken at Mass. The school's student council decides which charitable group or organization will receive the monetarary gifts.
Gifts that they are learning make a huge difference in the world around them. Yes, Jesus took two fish and five loaves to feed multitudes of people. Imagine what God can do with a couple hundred dollars.
So far, St. Barbara students have donated more than $300 to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund. This time, they collected just more than $100. That money, according to school principal Bob Otte, will be given to the Diabetes Foundation.
The school year has really just started. Imagine what the kids can do with all that they have to give in seven months to come.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Great Scott!
Art Bomb tattoos is taking a trip back in time with this month's Midnight Movie Showing Nov. 22 at the Lions Lincoln Theatre.
They're starting on Oct. 26, 1985 and careening back to the 1950s with Marty McFly and Doc Brown with Steven Speilberg's "Back to the Future"
Those in attendance may even have the chance to check out one of the famous, though rare, Deloreans like the one featured in the film. Weather permitting, the car will be on display.
The tattoo parlor is asking die-hard McFly fans to don their best "Back to the Future" duds for a costume contest. The winner could win a movie-inspired tattoo valued at $250.
Tickets are $5 at the door and the stubs can be used later as a coupon for $5 off any tattoo or piercing.
They're starting on Oct. 26, 1985 and careening back to the 1950s with Marty McFly and Doc Brown with Steven Speilberg's "Back to the Future"
Those in attendance may even have the chance to check out one of the famous, though rare, Deloreans like the one featured in the film. Weather permitting, the car will be on display.
The tattoo parlor is asking die-hard McFly fans to don their best "Back to the Future" duds for a costume contest. The winner could win a movie-inspired tattoo valued at $250.
Tickets are $5 at the door and the stubs can be used later as a coupon for $5 off any tattoo or piercing.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Class of his own
Maybe the greatest lessons Dave Harding teaches aren't the ones penciled into his planner.
In fact, I'm sure of it.
Thirty nine years after taking the helm of his own classroom, Mr. Harding is in a class all his own. Recently, Mr. Harding was chosen as Teacher for Year for Stark County - it's an award he truly deserves.
Ask nearly anyone at Washington High and I am certain they will tell you the same thing. Mr. Harding is the heart and soul of Washington High School. He has spent each of 39 years at the school and he isn't planning on walking away any time soon.
He couldn't do that. He cares too much.
Before the sun comes up, Mr. Harding is there. He's meeting with kids, preparing them for Academic Challenge meets, helping them develop community service projects and encouraging them to be active leaders in the world around them.
When I spoke with Mr. Harding today about the award he received, he seemed uncomfortable. It's not in his nature to talk about himself. He was eager, instead, to talk about the students. He wanted to tell me about the things that they were learning, the talents they have and the strengths they have fostered - all things he said will allow them to do and be whatever they can dream.
He smiled and said he only opens the door opportunity for them to walk through.
I believe he does much more.
It is true that Massillon students are destined to do great things. The plaques that line the lobby at Washington High detailing the accomplishments of the school's Distinguished Citizens are proof of that. But those alumni accomplishments aren't possible because of anything they have done on their own. When they come back to Massillon, each and every one of them points to a teacher, a community member a friend who inspired them and taught them to believe in themselves and, more importantly, in their dreams.
That's what Mr. Harding does best. And it's what teaching is all about.
Yes, Mr. Harding's class is about learning to appreciate literature, stories and language but what he teaches is faithfulness, sacrifice and humility.
He teaches faithfulness every morning when he arrives at school before the sun comes up to prepare students for Academic Challenge meets or help them develop community service projects. He teaches sacrifice when he gives up his lunch hours or planning periods to meet with students. He teaches humility, simply because he is humble.
I believe whole-heartedly that Mr. Harding is Stark County's Teacher of the Year. His passion for his job and his students is nearly unmatchable. Mr. Harding is truly in his element, when he is surrounded by his students, when he is teaching and changing lives.
The smile on his face says it all.
In fact, I'm sure of it.
Thirty nine years after taking the helm of his own classroom, Mr. Harding is in a class all his own. Recently, Mr. Harding was chosen as Teacher for Year for Stark County - it's an award he truly deserves.
Ask nearly anyone at Washington High and I am certain they will tell you the same thing. Mr. Harding is the heart and soul of Washington High School. He has spent each of 39 years at the school and he isn't planning on walking away any time soon.
He couldn't do that. He cares too much.
Before the sun comes up, Mr. Harding is there. He's meeting with kids, preparing them for Academic Challenge meets, helping them develop community service projects and encouraging them to be active leaders in the world around them.
When I spoke with Mr. Harding today about the award he received, he seemed uncomfortable. It's not in his nature to talk about himself. He was eager, instead, to talk about the students. He wanted to tell me about the things that they were learning, the talents they have and the strengths they have fostered - all things he said will allow them to do and be whatever they can dream.
He smiled and said he only opens the door opportunity for them to walk through.
I believe he does much more.
It is true that Massillon students are destined to do great things. The plaques that line the lobby at Washington High detailing the accomplishments of the school's Distinguished Citizens are proof of that. But those alumni accomplishments aren't possible because of anything they have done on their own. When they come back to Massillon, each and every one of them points to a teacher, a community member a friend who inspired them and taught them to believe in themselves and, more importantly, in their dreams.
That's what Mr. Harding does best. And it's what teaching is all about.
Yes, Mr. Harding's class is about learning to appreciate literature, stories and language but what he teaches is faithfulness, sacrifice and humility.
He teaches faithfulness every morning when he arrives at school before the sun comes up to prepare students for Academic Challenge meets or help them develop community service projects. He teaches sacrifice when he gives up his lunch hours or planning periods to meet with students. He teaches humility, simply because he is humble.
I believe whole-heartedly that Mr. Harding is Stark County's Teacher of the Year. His passion for his job and his students is nearly unmatchable. Mr. Harding is truly in his element, when he is surrounded by his students, when he is teaching and changing lives.
The smile on his face says it all.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Gigana Hugana
Malone University students dressed in their best costumes and pulled out their best dance moves for the annual Gigana Hugana Banana Splits.
Young voices
Malone University students recently took the chance to sound off on their opportunity to be a part of 2008's historic Presidential election.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Obie comes home
Live from New York … but it’s not what you think.
Washington High School graduate Richard Paul Fink (1973) is making a Stark County debut on Saturday when The Metropolitan Opera’s series “The Met: Live in HD” broadcasts a live performance of John Adams’ acclaimed opera “Dr. Atomic” to theatre screens nationwide. With behind the scenes looks and a full broadcast of the matinee performance, the famed opera house is making the fine art of opera accessible to everyone.
And Fink (shown at right in the photo) will be a part of it. He stars in the show, playing scientist Edward Teller who helped J. Robert Oppenheimer (left, portrayed by Gerald Finley) build the atom bomb during the now infamous “Manhatten Project” during WWII.
“To portray a Edward Teller is quite interesting,” Fink said. “It’s kind of interesting to portray a real character as opposed to a fictional character.”
Until Saturday, Fink’s biggest Stark County role was that of Massillon’s beloved Obie. During his time at Washington High School, Fink donned the old, familiar tiger skin suit and fired up the fans at football games.
It’s the role he’s loved the most, despite singing and performing around the nation and around the world. His passion for playing Obie took him to the biggest stages in the world.
Now, that passion is carrying him to the silver screen.
Sharing music and theatre with movie-goers, making opera more accessible to the masses is something that Fink is proud to be a part of.
“People have always said it is an elitist art form, but my question is has the art form gotten more elitist or have we had a lack of understanding of it,” Fink said. Giving everybody the chance to see a contemporary opera could change their views on the art itself, he added.
“We are still telling fantastic tales and stories, but trying to make it more accessible to the public,” Fink said of his craft. “As a society, we have gotten away from the arts and the idea of bringing live theatre to more people. It’s ability to transport us to another location both mentally and physically is one of the greatest things about theatre.”
Fink said he performances have been taped and shown before, but he has never been a part of a live broadcast like this one. Being a movie star is something completely new to him.
“I don’t feel like a movie star, not yet,” Fink says with a hearty laugh. “Any time my ego gets puffed up, I turn around and start remembering where I came from. …My whole family tends to keep me humble. You just have to remember your roots – putting on that old Tiger skin.”
Washington High School graduate Richard Paul Fink (1973) is making a Stark County debut on Saturday when The Metropolitan Opera’s series “The Met: Live in HD” broadcasts a live performance of John Adams’ acclaimed opera “Dr. Atomic” to theatre screens nationwide. With behind the scenes looks and a full broadcast of the matinee performance, the famed opera house is making the fine art of opera accessible to everyone.
And Fink (shown at right in the photo) will be a part of it. He stars in the show, playing scientist Edward Teller who helped J. Robert Oppenheimer (left, portrayed by Gerald Finley) build the atom bomb during the now infamous “Manhatten Project” during WWII.
“To portray a Edward Teller is quite interesting,” Fink said. “It’s kind of interesting to portray a real character as opposed to a fictional character.”
Until Saturday, Fink’s biggest Stark County role was that of Massillon’s beloved Obie. During his time at Washington High School, Fink donned the old, familiar tiger skin suit and fired up the fans at football games.
It’s the role he’s loved the most, despite singing and performing around the nation and around the world. His passion for playing Obie took him to the biggest stages in the world.
Now, that passion is carrying him to the silver screen.
Sharing music and theatre with movie-goers, making opera more accessible to the masses is something that Fink is proud to be a part of.
“People have always said it is an elitist art form, but my question is has the art form gotten more elitist or have we had a lack of understanding of it,” Fink said. Giving everybody the chance to see a contemporary opera could change their views on the art itself, he added.
“We are still telling fantastic tales and stories, but trying to make it more accessible to the public,” Fink said of his craft. “As a society, we have gotten away from the arts and the idea of bringing live theatre to more people. It’s ability to transport us to another location both mentally and physically is one of the greatest things about theatre.”
Fink said he performances have been taped and shown before, but he has never been a part of a live broadcast like this one. Being a movie star is something completely new to him.
“I don’t feel like a movie star, not yet,” Fink says with a hearty laugh. “Any time my ego gets puffed up, I turn around and start remembering where I came from. …My whole family tends to keep me humble. You just have to remember your roots – putting on that old Tiger skin.”
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When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Where: Tinseltown USA, 4720 Mega St. N.W.
Tickets: are available at the theatre box office or online at Fandango. The cost is $24 for adults, $22 for seniors and $16 for children.
Additional information:
Where: Tinseltown USA, 4720 Mega St. N.W.
Tickets: are available at the theatre box office or online at Fandango. The cost is $24 for adults, $22 for seniors and $16 for children.
Additional information:
Be their guest
Some tales - even those as old as time - never go stale. Especially when there is magic, music, laughs adventure and true love folded in.
Jackson High School will be bringing Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" to life this weekend when they let the imagination of theatre transform the auditorium.
Amanda Jacobson will take Belle from the silver screen to the main stage this weekend, while W. Bryant Campbell plays the Beast. The fun-loving Lumiere is portrayed by Brett Parr while Kyle Longworth portrays the candlestick’s foil, Cogsworth the clock and Megan Moody brings the gentle Mrs. Potts to life.
Showtimes are set for 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets still remain and can be purchased in advance for $8 each at the concession stand in the commons area at the high school. Any remaining tickets will be on sale at the door prior to each show.
For more information or to be sure to reserve seats call Debbie Gray at 330-830-8100 extension 8220.
Jackson High School will be bringing Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" to life this weekend when they let the imagination of theatre transform the auditorium.
Amanda Jacobson will take Belle from the silver screen to the main stage this weekend, while W. Bryant Campbell plays the Beast. The fun-loving Lumiere is portrayed by Brett Parr while Kyle Longworth portrays the candlestick’s foil, Cogsworth the clock and Megan Moody brings the gentle Mrs. Potts to life.
Showtimes are set for 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets still remain and can be purchased in advance for $8 each at the concession stand in the commons area at the high school. Any remaining tickets will be on sale at the door prior to each show.
For more information or to be sure to reserve seats call Debbie Gray at 330-830-8100 extension 8220.
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