Hey all! Sorry, it has been quite a while since I've blogged, I apologize, but finals are coming up... along with many other things that have to happen before I can begin my summer vacation. This past weekend at HBU, an exciting annual event took place, and it is called "Island Party." Y'all have seen me write about BYX (brothers under Christ) before. They are the Christian guys' organization here on campus, and every year they put on two pretty big events. Java Jam is done in the winter months, and Island Party, BYX's even bigger event, is put on in April every year. This year, we got rained out of having Island Party outside, but that didn't stop us from having a party! They moved all the activities and food inside McNair Hall, and we had a blast! There was barbeque, desserts, t-shirt sales, and even some live music. Some friends of mine are in the bands that played Island Party. One of the bands was a jazz band called "Blackberry Punch," and Will Vickery (my friend and the drummer for Refuge) plays drums for them, and my other good friend, Jeremiah, sings and plays keys. They were amazing! The other band that played was called "Crash 45," and they are more of a rock style band. The lead guitarist is my good friend, Kollin, and the lead singer, John, is another good friend of mine. We were privileged to have Dr. Sloan bring a very amazing message, and also have a few BYX guys share their testimony. Overall, even though the rain kept us inside, Island Party was still really fun and blessed. I took a few pictures! Enjoy!

THE Brothers Under Christ

Me and Sarah enjoying Island Party!

Blackberry Punch!

Jeremiah was singin'!

Me and the MC of the night, my good friend, Andrew the BYX VP

Needless to say, me and Mike were really excited for Island Party

Crash 45 was awesome

John singing!

Kollin and John of Crash 45

Boys will be boys....

Me and my good friend, Jake, demonstrating 100% Pure Energy. We discovered it is possible under the correct circumstances.

Me and The BYX... such good guys!

Well, I had a blast at Island Party, and some prospective students did as well! It was preview weekend too, and to all you seniors, I hope when Island Party 2010 comes along, you'll be there!

Posted by Tara at 10:13 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

How many Shakespeare fans do I have out there? Anyone? Well, if you are a fan, I have good news for you... HBU has some pretty sold out theatre fans! I will admit, I am actually one of these theatre people, and I love it! Though Houston Baptist doesn't offer a theatre major, there is a club called the Rex Flemming Readers. I am a member of this club, and also have a part in the upcoming play we are putting on May 1&2: the very popular Shakespearean Comedy "A Midsummer's Night's Dream." I am pretty excited and my good friend, Andrew, who plays the part of Oberon, took some pictures of a rehearsal. Enjoy!

Helena, Hermia, and her lover, Lysander.. or me, Grace, and Corey!

Oberon and Puck, or Andrew and Lucy (who is also our director and president)

Kyra and Christina play fairies that will tend to Scott, who plays Bottom

Puck and Oberon tamper with the Hermia and Demetrius, who is played by Carlos

Christina and Sam act as some of the comic relief in the play

And here is most of the cast, all piled on a little HBU golf cart! We have fun together.

Well guys, if you are interested in pursuing theatre after high school, but might not want to study and major in it, then HBU and Rex Flemming is a great place for you! We are excited for next year to see what new talent comes in, and it might be you!

Posted by Tara at 2:13 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)