Today, I'm listening to my original vinyl copy of the Dr. Dolittle motion picture soundtrack. I'm especially interested in the lyrics because of the recent production of Dr. Dolittle Jr. at Joplin's North Middle School. The show starred some of my favorite people - former students like LIAM and BROOKLYN. In fact, LIAM played the title role in this production. This was a nicely done show with a large cast and crew to wrangle, and the final product was very nice. I think the productions at NMS continue to get better each year.
I was also able to attend the presentation of Joplin High School's show choirs a couple of weeks ago as they hosted a show choir competition. Sound Dimension and Touch of Class performed in exhibition for the standing-only crowd at the high school auditorium. I was able to talk to KRISTA, who was sitting out on the injured list, and ALI, who along with sister SOPHIE shine on stage in the all-female Touch of Class presentation of 9 to 5. Sound Dimension includes some Hoggatteers, as well, but with all of the zombie makeup, it's hard to determine who is who. Things have changed since the show choirs of just a few years ago, and now they are putting out full-on live music shows. A day at one of these contests might be exhausting, but it is also quite entertaining.
As always, it's great to see my former students in and around town. Another couple of graduates have been spotted when I donate plasma. Usually I hear something like, "Mr. Hoggatt, is that you?" and I turn to see an fully-grown adult staring back at me. I make them introduce themselves to me, since it has been so long and they've changed so much.
Keep truckin', Hoggatteers. OOHAAH!
I was also able to attend the presentation of Joplin High School's show choirs a couple of weeks ago as they hosted a show choir competition. Sound Dimension and Touch of Class performed in exhibition for the standing-only crowd at the high school auditorium. I was able to talk to KRISTA, who was sitting out on the injured list, and ALI, who along with sister SOPHIE shine on stage in the all-female Touch of Class presentation of 9 to 5. Sound Dimension includes some Hoggatteers, as well, but with all of the zombie makeup, it's hard to determine who is who. Things have changed since the show choirs of just a few years ago, and now they are putting out full-on live music shows. A day at one of these contests might be exhausting, but it is also quite entertaining.
As always, it's great to see my former students in and around town. Another couple of graduates have been spotted when I donate plasma. Usually I hear something like, "Mr. Hoggatt, is that you?" and I turn to see an fully-grown adult staring back at me. I make them introduce themselves to me, since it has been so long and they've changed so much.
Keep truckin', Hoggatteers. OOHAAH!
