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Student Blog -- The Lip-Sync Competition

The following blog is by Katey Gillispie.  As a new junior at Dunn last year, Katey wrote frequently about her thoughts and activities as she went through the year. By popular request from a number of newly-enrolled students who followed her blogs last year as they were considering attending Dunn, Katey has agreed to continue the blog as her schedule permits.

Nothing shows enthusiasm for school spirit like the majority of the student body cramming themselves into the barn to watch as kids and faculty alike performed lip-sync acts to compete for their D.U.N.N teams! This past weekend as part of a series of events held to engage kids in teambuilding and bonding, the lip-sync was a huge success. Doubled in size from last year, the audience was clutching at their sides from laughter as act after act got up on stage and whipped out extremely entertaining skits. Each act was well rehearsed, and decked out in full costume (including a bright blonde wig for the song “Barbie Girl” and a girl dressed up as Justin Bieber who sang to her friend the hit song “Baby.”) Best of all however, was the impeccable timing of the lip-to-lyric synchronization demonstrated by all the actors. Sitting near the back, by the third song I was standing up on my seat in order to get a clear view over the heads of kids who were standing, dancing and clapping along with the performers!


When the time came for my friend Connor McMorrow and I to perform our skit (the song “Breaking Free” from High School Musical), the theater buzzed almost audibly with energy as I did my best to gulp down butterflies. Ms. Childs, the Dean of Students who ran the event, introduced us as Gabriella and Troy as the red curtain swung open and the music began to play. We mocked the song a bit; dancing around the stage and mimicking (to the best of our ability) the movie’s dance chorography while “singing” our hearts out. The experience was one of complete silliness and joy; just exactly what was needed for everyone involved at the end of a stressful workweek. I love the way Dunn provides us with opportunities to put our hands to work on something creative; as well as something truly FUN! In the end everyone came away gushing about the evening, smiles on everyone’s faces. Without a doubt the enthusiasm and the full turnout show just how tight-knit and awesome this year's student body truly is! I’m thoroughly looking forward to the next D.U.N.N event!

Winter Athletics Underway

The Winter sports season got off to a successful start yesterday as girls' and boys' basketball and soccer teams began practice, joined by the initial activities of climbing & kayaking, surfing, yoga, community service, journalism, and dance.  Independent sports are also being pursued by about 15 students.  Team competitions begin in early December after students return from Thanksgiving break that begins this Saturday.

Ping Pong Plays Midland

Members of Dunn's Fall Ping Pong Activity hosted a friendly match versus Midland.  Dunn's undefeated record from last year remains unblemished, not so much because of a win or loss but because team scores were not recorded.  The Len Kado Memorial Ping Pong Palace has been much in use throughout the fall and our table tennis stars are eager to take on all comers. 

Dunn Girls’ Tennis Ends Season Tomorrow

By: Sazan Pasori Dunn Student Journalist
After a season filled with ups and downs, Dunn girls’ tennis is finally coming to a close. After an away match in Ojai this past Saturday versus Thacher School, Dunn’s final match will be away versus Laguna Blanca.

“Overall, it was a good season,” stated captain Julia Jones, “sure, tough at times, but I think as a whole, we really improved.”

Dunn’s game against Thacher yielded some pleasing results even though it concluded with an unfortunate loss. With Dunn winning six sets, two of the games went to singles players Tiffany Vanichvaroon and two to Danielle Walker; meanwhile, one game went to senior captains and doubles partners Julia Jones and Audrey Volmer, and one to doubles team Katri Morrison-Goulias and Sunita Williams. The game was lengthy and took place on Thacher’s parents weekend. Tomorrow Dunn will be traveling to Laguna to play their final league match. Wish them luck!

Dunn Tackles Cyber-Bullying

By Janaya Reid
Dunn Student Journalist
Recently, the issue of cyber bullying has sky rocketed across the nation and in the media. Many teens are unaware as to the severe affects name calling and verbal abuse has on another. In an attempt to inform and educate the student body, each dorm recently hosted a residential chat for the underclassmen. This chat included the definition of cyber bullying and its consequences. Students shared stories and ideas along with asking questions. Faculty members explained sexting, and the different scenarios where technology can cause various issues. Cyber bullying has become a serious world-wide epidemic. Often times the definition of bullying is confused and is not taken very seriously by peers however by confronting the issue Dunn School is informing the community to help stop any incidents in the future.