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!