By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Nearly a decade has passed since Kendall Massey first stepped foot into the world of Sing Song. Now in his third year of directing the production he loved while a student, Massey has helped turn the 50-year tradition into an event that showcases students' talents and keeps the alumni returning. The former host ... [Read More…]
What will be your Sing Song face?
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief A scared high school senior slunk into the double gym in Moody Coliseum among hundreds of people he didn't know in February 2002 on a mission for someone else. The sea of people wore pounds of stage makeup and brightly colored and sparkly costumes. Ridiculously large smiles and wide-eyed gazes were plastered on ... [Read More…]
Tickets on sale for Sing Song’s 50th annual production
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Although Sing Song is still more than two months away, organizers have sold more than 800 tickets for the final show. Kendall Massey, director of student productions, said more than one-third of the tickets have been sold for the Feb. 18 performance, not including the tickets that hosts and hostesses and co-chairs ... [Read More…]
Sing Song video a tedious task: Production crew works long hours filming acts behind the scenes
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Behind Sing Song's choreographed songs and club and class competitions, a video production crew works around the clock to provide professional video for the production. Much of the Sing Song video crew prefers being behind the scenes rather than being in the spotlight. Producer and director Scott Delony, junior ... [Read More…]
Some abstain from Sing Song: Not all students involved in annual campuswide show
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Although hundreds of students will participate in Sing Song this weekend, many who don't are glad to avoid the hype of the production. The nonparticipants spend time focusing on school, working, playing or doing absolutely nothing. "Sing Song is a lot like pledging," said Aaron Bell, junior communication major from ... [Read More…]
Tri Kappa Gamma, Trojans not in Sing Song: Lack of members influences clubs’ ability to participate
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor They haven't felt the glow of the stage lights or waited in costumes in a small gym for Sing Song to begin in seven years and they won't again this year. Social clubs Trojans and Tri Kappa Gamma cannot participate in Sing Song this year because they don't have the required 35 interested members. TKG, a ... [Read More…]
Singing their Swan Song: After three years, seniors prepare for last shot in spotlight
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor They began as silly freshman. They competed fiercely with their clubs. Some became hosts, and others worked behind the scenes. Now they are saying goodbye. Six seniors, who have been involved in Sing Song for four years, are looking back on the experiences they've shared along the way. "It's been an amazing ... [Read More…]
Massey sets goals for his second year: Sing Song could return profit for first time since 1993 production
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Kendall Massey has two goals for his second year directing Sing Song: to make it through the weekend and to make money on the show. So far, he's on his way to reaching both goals, but with the most stressful days still ahead of him, he said he sometimes doubts he will make it through. Sing Song hasn't made a ... [Read More…]
Mixed voice groups opt out of show: ISA, Hispanos Unidos plan to participate in Sing Song next year
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor The International Students Association and Hispanos Unidos dropped out of the Sing Song competition this year because of a lack of participation, but members expect to return prepared for the 50th Sing Song in 2006. Jennifer Fuentes, president of Hispanos Unidos and junior art major from Abilene, said she ... [Read More…]
Sing Song excites, unifies students
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Sing Song doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. I've been to two shows now, and I seemed to have missed the appeal of choreographed arm motions, smiles the size of the Cheshire Cat's and completely destroying your voice in the days leading up to the show. But for a few hours Saturday, Sing Song and I ... [Read More…]