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Grand Proposals

So this question goes out to all the gentlemen attending prom, and making sweet gestures to the women they plan to take. What extraordinary lengths would you go to, to ask a girl out to prom? Would you serenade her with a song? Slip a love letter into her locker? Announce it to her publically? The romantics here at Southern Regional have plenty of stories. It’s been reported that Grant Geary asked a girl during an SNN live segment, but that’s just one good way to approach asking a girl out to prom. I have even come up with a sweet letter to the special somebody I like. I think you have to be an old school romantic in order to woo a girl. Prom is still a far way off, so to every guy out there, my advice is quite simple. Be CUTE, girls out there will love you for it, so don’t be embarrassed.

As prom season 2012 is readily approaching, most girls are trying their best to find the “perfect” prom dress. There is a dress for everyone out there and with these tips on the trends of 2012; hopefully I will make your search easier. From various red carpet events such as the Oscars, celebrities are setting the mold for what some of the hottest dress styles are. This year if long gowns are your thing, take a look at Victoria Beckham’s dress from the Oscars. It is a long, straight, strapless dress that really shows off her petite frame. Other big hits are prints and bright colors. Whether it is a short or a long dress, you can go with a bright color to show off your own individualistic style. A predicted top seller this year is orange. As strange as it seems, it really looks great on any skin tone, especially when you are tanner from the warmer weather. Another style that is really selling with the celebs is the one shoulder look. If you want to have a great time dancing without having to worry about pulling your strapless dress up all night, this is a perfect solution for you. Also, for senior prom, if you think that you’re going to be annoyed all night wearing a long dress, then go for a shorter one! It’s not the end of the world if you don’t follow the stereotypical trend of wearing a long dress, you should do what makes you feel satisfied. A final idea that is sure to make you sparkle under the lights is a dress with sequins on it. Celebrities such as Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift have been seen sporting gorgeous gowns covered in sequins that really look phenomenal on them. I hope that some of these tips may aid you in your search for a prom dress and remember, have fun with it!

Though Zumba originated in Colombia by Beto Perez in the mid-90s, it has recently taken over gyms and recreational centers worldwide.  Millions of people world-wide have exercised and enjoyed the benefits of an exciting Zumba class.  In case you have never heard of it, Zumba is a dance class with a zesty Latin beat that incorporates the dances of Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue, Mamba, and Flamenco into one great exercise.  In a Zumba class, the instructor will stand in the front of the room and the class mirrors her moves; even the worst dancers can enjoy Zumba because nobody is perfect at perfecting the moves! 

                On February 7^th, Southern Regional is hosting our very own Zumba event with certified Zumba instructor Heather McKenna!  It costs only $5 dollars for students and $10 for adults to join in an exciting time.  What’s more, it not only is an excellent opportunity to get moving and have fun, but the proceeds also benefit each class of Southern Regional.  Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, there is no reason to miss out on such a talked-about and proactive event!

“Christmas is a time to say I love you” as the old festive song sings.  While Christmas, without a doubt, is a time of joy and love, the holiday often means many different traditions to different people of our own town, state, and country.  Some celebrate Christmas a few weeks in advance as they traditionally vacation for the actual day, and others must patiently wait until the big day of December 25^th. 

One senior gets the best of both worlds as she says that every year she “goes somewhere different for the holiday, whether it is Montana, Barbados, or Wyoming, yet her family still brings the wrapped presents along”.  Other American families head to church every Christmas Eve, leave cookies out, hang their stockings, and cuddle up in their own cozy bed.  When the clock finally ticks midnight, some struggle to count sheep and fall asleep until an appropriate hour to wake everybody.  Sarah Hodgson said that every year her family plays a board game together after breakfast.  Whatever your own family’s traditions may be, enjoy the time of celebration and love, and “have yourself a merry, little Christmas”!

Southern Regional Theater Company presents this year’s fall play…

OUR TOWN! Starring Christine Seddon, Ashley Quille, Ricky Trovato, Austin Riepl, Emily Vaughan, John Reilly, Rachel Marino, and the rest of Mr. McCabe’s advanced improv class.

Don’t forget to make plans on Wednesday, November 2nd and Thursday, November 3rd to see Southern Regionals Fall production of Our Town in the high school auditorium!

Our Town takes place in the early 1900′s, and follows the lives of teenagers Emily Webb and George Gibbs, and their families. Emily and George have been friends their whole lives, but now they are growing up, and things are starting to change for them. Lately, George can’t focus in school because Emily is on his mind, and George is on Emily’s. 1903 may seem like a million years ago to teenagers today, but Our Town will show you that sixteen year olds from over a hundred years ago have more in common with us than you’d think!

So join us as we follow Emily’s and George’s lives together, and witness them learning to make the important moments in life matter, and discovering that love is eternal. This heartwarming play will speak to everyone from teenagers to adults reflecting on the joys of life, themselves. This is a can’t miss show, thanks to the hard work of Mr. McCabe and his advanced Improv class! Don’t forget to come out and have a great time!

Experience all earth has to offer on this trip of a lifetime!  The Earth Experience trip, run by Mrs. Dougherty is a lot of fun, and definitely worthwhile.  Students will leave for the trip at 1:30pm from Southern Regional High School on Wednesday, November 16^th.   On Thursday, November 17^th, students will depart for the American Pro Diving Center.  Here they will learn how to snorkel, and get the chance of a lifetime to swim with one of the world’s gentlest creatures, the manatee.  Students will also have a chance to learn about the physiology, history, and conservation for these endangered animals.  Students will experience Florida’s aquifers as they go snorkeling in Rainbow River’s crystal-clear waters. Also, students will have a chance to see the copious wildlife and hunt for prehistoric sharks’ teeth, which are being released as the underground limestone caverns erode.  On Friday, November 18^th students will venture to Bush Gardens.  There they will have the opportunity to hand-feed giraffes, As well as come across zebras, gazelles, antelopes, and exotic birds on the safari tour of Bush Gardens Serengeti Plain.  Also in Bush Gardens, students will have the opportunity to ride roller coasters, watch shows, go shopping, as well as dining.  On Saturday, November 19^th students will visit SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove, where they will have the chance to swim with dolphins and sting rays. Finally, on Sunday, November 20^th, the last day of the trip, students will explore SeaWorld Seminar Ocean Conservation.  Here they will learn about the concerns surrounding the safety of scarce coral reefs.  Students will also be able to feed and touch actual sharks! Don’t let this amazing opportunity to explore the world around you pass you by!

It’s that time of the year again for pumpkins, candy apples and  ghost masks, also with the up coming fall season approaching and thoughts of Halloween in sight, one must start to consider ideas for their newest selection for this year’s Halloween costume. Halloween is the time of the year to show off your creativity, artistic ability and most importantly to get some free candy in the process.

Whether you are dressing up with a group of friends to trick or treat or just flying solo there is an extensive selection of Halloween costumes to choose from.   The classic costumes that seem to make an impeccable come back year after year are the “Witch” or the “Pumpkin” costume. Then there are some of the newer ideas for this year that have just come out. Some of the costume ideas that seem to be the most popular this year so far would have to be the super hero costumes that correlate to their newly released movie. For example “Captain America” and the “Green Lantern” are coming up in almost all Halloween stores best selling categories.  Then there are the group trick-or-treaters that go out dressed up as their favorite group of television characters such as maybe the “Flintstones” or another popular one is “The Spice Girls”. 

 Even if you are not actually trick-or-treating you can still join in on the fun, say if you do not especially appreciate the concept of dressing up, but you are going to be driving to a costume party or just around you can do simple things to dress up your vehicle.  With a Car Marker form any convenience store you can add a small “Decepticon” or ”Auto Bot” logo from the Transformers series to make your car look like a Transformer.  Also with the same marker you can add a number to the car to make it look like a NASCAR.  The possibilities are endless for a great Halloween costume so use your imagination and make it a great Halloween too.

Calling all juniors, seniors and even sophomores, this is for you! With the increasing number of competitive colleges springing up, it can be hard to decide on which one is right for you. According to US News, the top ten colleges in the United States as of 2010 are: Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, California Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, and Duke, all in that order. Even though these colleges are ranked the best to some people, they may not be the best for you.

In order to find your dream college, you need to get a head start on the process. First you need think about what interests you for your future career path in life. Once you brainstorm a couple things, then you can start researching to see what majors may interest you. The next step is to then to begin your search of what colleges have your intended majors. Whether it is in the medical field or the culinary arts, there is a college that is the perfect fit for everyone. If you do sports, check out the teams! See what teams and divisions seem like they would be the best fit for you. Even email or call the coach if you’re serious about it. After you get a feel of things, go out and visit the school! Whether it is just a tour or a committed summer program, the exposure is all that counts. One senior at Southern took a summer course at her dream school on the other side of the country and couldn’t have been happier about the experience. “It really opened my eyes to how different college life is from high school, and it excites me for the future.” This should encourage everyone that the right college is out there waiting for you, you just have to start looking for it.