As promised, here is photographic evidence of me wearing my new Fashion Plate duds at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Student Suspended Over Call From Mom in Iraq
COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER / KRT
Call Leads to Suspension
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COLUMBUS, Ga. (May 7) - A high school student was suspended for 10 days for refusing to end a mobile phone call with his mother, a soldier serving in Iraq, school officials said.
The 10-day suspension was issued because Kevin Francois was "defiant and disorderly'' and was imposed in lieu of an arrest, Spencer High School assistant principal Alfred Parham said.
The confrontation Wednesday began after the 17-year-old junior got a call at lunchtime from his mother, Sgt. 1st Class Monique Bates, who left in January for a one-year tour with the 203rd Forward Support Battalion.
Mobile phones are allowed on campus but may not be used during school hours. When a teacher told him to hang up, he refused. He said he told the teacher, "This is my mom in Iraq. I'm not about to hang up on my mom.''
Parham said the teen's suspension was based on his reaction to the teacher's request. He said the teen used profanity when taken to the office.
"Kevin got defiant and disorderly,'' Parham said. "When a kid becomes out of control like that they can either be arrested or suspended for 10 days. Now being that his mother is in Iraq, we're not trying to cause her any undue hardship; he was suspended for 10 days.''
Have any other dear readers hreard this story?Opinions?
... so it comes down to the sight reading which the Vixter finds more difficult....
1973 performance BK and they were terrific.
Have any other dear readers hreard this story?Opinions?Everything in this story is out of balance, IMO.
So sad to be all alone in the world . . . .
...maybe you could reach out and touch someone when you're feeling like this.....
:)
I saw an exquisite production of PRESENT LAUGHTER with Peter Bowles a few years ago. Last year in London we saw a rather mediocre, tired production of BLITHE SPIRIT with Penelope Keith. I'm off to Derby prep, then partay! Probably won't be checking in for awhile, if at all the rest of the day. The last people out of here won't probably be gone until 11:00 or 12:00.
Did you see it in London while it was playing there, or didI was indeed in London for all of 1973 DR RLP. the year of "The Good Old Bad Old Days", "The Card", "Gone With The Wind" "Gypsy", "Applause" Deborah Kerr in "The Day After The Fair". Other shows with Ingrid Bergman, Alec Guiness, Glenda Jackson, etc. Aso the year of "The Norman Conquests" (The plays and not the original event - I was still at School then). A great year. Joseph had it's first West End appearance too. It had charm back then and was coupled with Jacob's Journey. It was for children and should have stayed that way IMHO.
they tour "the colonies"?
And you're quite right..."Private Lives" requires more than just good actors...it requires megawattage personalities whose very presence makes the enterprise magical.
"Private Lives" is a nice drawing room piece of adult fluff, but little more without larger-than-life personalities to make it work.
But dRTOMovOZ - then we would never have had the JOSEPH MEGAMIX!!My point exactly.
I know what you mean about tired, DR Jose. Around 3:30 this afternoon, after mowing the grass, eating dinner, and watching two films, my head starting bobbing. I lay down on the sofa and was out for an hour.
Jose I like your “small world” story.
I feel so much better now I have showered and washed my hair. The flowers from Bryan arrived and are beautiful.
Best news of the day-Bogie ate something! Not much but something. He has been very sick and it has been a scary week for us. Danise your birthday must be good luck. :D
Hi, elmore!
I just got in from a lovely production of "A Little Bit of what you Fancy," featuring Mr Anthony Morelli. My escort was the charming DRRodzinski, and we met DRBen at the show. The production was lively, funny, and just the right length with a charming cast of personalities, each given several moments to shine. Anthony is a very talented performer and a joy to watch. He moves well, his clowning background is a major asset, and he's quite funny. I liked the direction and choreography quite a bit, and I especially liked the arrangements of the musical director, one Mr Jason Wynn. The vocal direction and vocal arrangements are very tight and a lot of fun.
After the show, DRRodzinski led the four of us down Lexington Avenue to a diner where we had a bit to eat and some socializing. I'm off to bed now. This baby is tired.
Hello All!
I also got caught up enough to know I gave the wrong link for my donation page for the marathon! So sorry! The actual link is http://www.justgiving.com/pfp/nf1gunn I am at $95 dollars ....