This school year has gotten off with a bang. Here is Revolutionary War buff Phil Goodnow demonstrating the use of black powder (potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur).
All boarders are here on the first weekend, so we schedule plenty of activities and entertainment. A student rock band performed Saturday night in the black box theater. I don't usually use last names, but they're going to be household names soon. Station Seven is comprised of three staff kids. Ty Morris got a special haircut for the performance.
They call their music "alternative" because at least one parent doesn't like the word "punk." I call it frantic and aggressive. Ryan Major:
They performed some favorites, like "Grind Alike" and "Mess" in front of dozens of adoring fans. Anthony McLeod:
For another page on student rock bands (posted just a year ago) click
Almost Famous.
After the concert, a professional disc jockey took control of the Wise Student Center, and the place rocked. Mike Walsh and Gregor Makechnie grilled burgers outside, and hundreds of students had a good time.
