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The Studio by Angie works behind the scenes on hair and makeup

The Studio by Angie works behind the scenes on hair and makeup

by Rachel Salisbury, Mariam Sulakian & Riya Godbole February 24, 2012

As the focus of Fashion Show is traditionally on the models and their attire, it may be easy to forget the hectic but essential work behind the scenes: hair and makeup. Though time pressure can make...

Performing arts groups participate in Fashion Show

Performing arts groups participate in Fashion Show

by Kacey Fang & Jessica “Fred” Cheng February 24, 2012

Gold sequins, summer dresses, the boom of the beat and the beat of the drum. Performing arts groups Jazz Band, Varsity Dance Troupe, and Downbeat provided these additions to the fashion show luncheon. As...

Tommy Emmanuel gives spirited performance at San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts

Tommy Emmanuel gives spirited performance at San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts

by Urvi Gupta February 11, 2012

Give a guitar to Tommy Emmanuel, and he’ll have you wrapped around his finger in no time. Being the performer he is, Emmanuel used everything from percussion to dancing to keep his audience entertained...

Students compete in Valentine's Day spirit event

Students compete in Valentine’s Day spirit event

by Patrick Yang & Cindy Liu February 8, 2012

During long lunch on Wednesday, February 8, students and faculty participated in a Valentine’s Day-themed archery spirit event. In the event, two decorated targets were pinned to haystacks on Rosenthal...

Baby Wants Candy members visit Upper School

Baby Wants Candy members visit Upper School

by Mariam Sulakian & Urvi Gupta February 5, 2012

On Friday February 3, five members from Baby Wants Candy, a professional musical improvisational troupe, visited the Upper School to give a teaser for their upcoming show on Saturday. The Baby Wants...

Students help restore wetlands on Save the Bay service trip

by Advaita Kanakamedala January 30, 2012

Early Saturday morning on January 28, 21 students arrived at the Upper School to help restore wetlands in East Palo Alto for the Save the Bay community service trip. Students who wanted to earn hours or...

WP - Gerald Clayton Trio coach and perform at Upper School

WP – Gerald Clayton Trio coach and perform at Upper School

by Allison Sun January 27, 2012

With closed eyes, the pianist leans in towards the keyboard and plays a chromatic waterfall. While listening to the lingering sound, he glances to his left at the bassist who continues the flow by gently...

WP - Makeup Review

WP – Makeup Review

by Meena Chetty & Rachel Salisbury January 27, 2012

Playful or natural? Fierce or feminine? Makeup is similar to art in that there seem to be an infinite variety of colors, textures, and brushes. Choosing between brands is one way to narrow down the decision...

WP - Baby Wants Candy improv troupe to perform at Blackford

WP – Baby Wants Candy improv troupe to perform at Blackford

by Priyanka Mody & Michelle Deng January 27, 2012

Imagine getting ready to perform in a musical. Along with your friends, you will sing and act, while a band conjures up the melodies and rhythms to spice up the story. Now imagine you suddenly forgot...

Final rehearsal for Upper School Dance Show

Final rehearsal for Upper School Dance Show

by Daniela Lapidous January 27, 2012

Thursday marked the last chance for the 86 performers in this year’s Upper School Dance Show to practice and get their stage fright out before the curtain comes up for real. The show’s theme is...

Curt Branom Leads Conservatory Workshop at Upper School

Curt Branom Leads Conservatory Workshop at Upper School

by Sindhu Ravuri January 18, 2012

On January 17, Upper School students gathered for an in-depth acting/musical theater workshop led by Curt Branom and organized by music instructor Catherine Snider. “I knew [Curt] would have a lot...

Joyful Noise Review – 3 Stars

by Alisha Mayor January 17, 2012

Todd Graff’s latest movie, Joyful Noise, gives gospel choir music a complete makeover, bringing in renowned divas Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton to create an impressive, resonating soundtrack. Graff...

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