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For the 18th annual Night of the Stars (NOTS), each class will produce a movie to be shown at dinner with an awards show immediately following, Feb. 18.
The event is to be held at the Grand 1401, located at 1401 Fulton Street in downtown. After weeks of debating, student leadership has come to a final decision. They have begun preparing to make the night as memorable as possible by planning decorations to make the atmosphere both realistic and engaging. The theme is set to be "Night in Paris."
Supervisor Jane Gillespie looks forward to this take on NOTS, and appreciates the positive outlook shared by the leadership class.
"This year's theme is different from what we've done in the past," Gillespie said. "It was between Paris and a couple other really good themes, but everyone seems really excited about it. So, boys, start asking so you can start buying your tickets. It's really going to be great."
As classes prepare films, directors look forward to producing entertaining films that capture the essence of the the original movie.
Senior class film representative David Casuga looks forward to the finished product, but admits the process is daunting.
"Im really anxious this year, because this year is the first year I'm directing all by myself," Casuga said. "It's a tad bit stressful since I didn't direct until last year and I hardly directed at all. Although I have a feeling that once we get rolling, everything will go very smoothly. I just hope that this year we will produce a film that all of the senior class can be proud of."
Junior class representative Jessica Healy says her class's ability to blend ideas and opinions have allowed the junior class efforts to run smoothly.
"So far, our movie is looking pretty good," Healy said. "The actors definitley fit their roles and the script is hilarious. Even though we're a bit behind, plans are moving fluidly; there aren't any struggles to figure out who's in charge of what and whether or not an idea should be in the movie. We all get along really well, so filming should be a breeze."
NOTS tickets will be going on sale, Jan. 23. Early-bird pricing will be $50 and regular pricing will be $55. If a student asks someone to the event in a creative way, they can submit it to Student Leadership for a chance to win two free tickets.
For more information on NOTS, read the Feb. 22 article, Roaring '20s-themed NOTS continues annual tradition (VIDEO).
For more news, read the Jan. 15 article, Golden Globes celebrate '11 film, TV.
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Posted by "Hannah Avila" on January 25, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
This years NOTS theme is going to be awesome! I am so excited and cannot wait for the 18th!
Posted by "Angie Fries" on January 21, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
What an amazing opportunity for our young people to socialize and experience life together outside the campus boundaries. Have fun.
Posted by "Kristen Rosenthal" on January 19, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
I can't wait till the night of! Hopefully I get asked soon, too ;) but to everyone going as a couple or not, its gonna be an amazing NOTS!
Posted by "Christopher Schultz" on January 19, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
Its hard to believe that in 1990 that a group of teenage students, led by Student Leadership Advisor Doug Green (now head pastor of North Hills Church - Brea, California) conceived the idea of NOTS.
WIth a RCA VHS camcorder and couple of old VHS cassette players hooked together, we created our first videos and passed out Oscars to students. Now some 20 years later and its going strong. Looking forward to hearing about what this year's classes produce. Enjoy the process.
Christopher Schultz
Creator of NOTS idea
Class of 1991
Posted by "Laura Casuga" on January 17, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
I've heard about some really creative ways that the guys are asking their NOTS dates. Hope it's a really special night for everyone.
Posted by "Amanda Menes" on January 29, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
NOTS sounds like so much fun this year! I wish i could go! i hope everyone has a great time!