Dalton Academy for Boys - a Glee RPG

Sebastian ordered a metric shit-ton of chocolate from France, and it's being delivered this week. He got some simple chocolate bars for his teachers (no harm in a bit of sucking up, right?) and a box of chocolates for most of his friends, people he talks to but doesn't really hang out with (Scotty and Addison fall in this category). Warblers got a box of decadent truffles, minimum. A few of his closer friends got some Parisian tourist tchotchkes in addition to the massive box of truffles.

( Special Gifts )

Ron didn't get any special gifts, but he did get a big box of truffles like the other Warblers.

Tak brought lots of goodies home from NY. They include the following:

Backdated: These gifts were given when Tak returned from New York on Monday.

For Ron, a set of pirate pandas.
For Evan, a vampire panda and an innocent victim panda.
For Raf, two winter pandas.
For Benji, two casual pandas.
For Blake, lots of shirts about dancing.

Also included in each of the above is a panda greeting card that blasts a home recorded version of a not-so-unfamiliar former-Warbler singing “Call Me Maybe” with a cell phone number and email address written inside.

Tak is also pack-muling about thirty boxes of panda cookies to be distributed among Warblers and other Daltonites.

All with love and care from Mocchi.

From: raphael.nelson@dalton.edu
To: "Warbler Mailing List"
Subject: Warbler Auditions!

Hi guys!

So, we've seen the auditions and I think we've got our work cut out for us even getting it to 8! I think this is a really good sign of an awesome year to come! There was so much talent on stage, it made me want to get up and sing with them so I'm really excited for our team this year!

That said we do need to vote for our new members so if you can all send me your votes as soon as you can, we'll be able to make the decision and get our team together ASAP! They don't have to be in order. If we have any draws or too many people, we'll cast a secondary vote. Don't forget we'll still be having alternates just in case as well.

If you need a reminder, the videos are here, and the guys who auditioned are:
Tommy Donovan (Freshman)
Devin Thompson (Junior)
Ryan Sparks (Freshman)
Connor Staubach (Junior)
Drew Staubach (Junior)
Tony Skib (Junior)
[Insert NPCs here]

If there's any issues (Warbler or otherwise, including any potential issues with our auditionees) please let me know!

On another note - can you also let me know if you're free on the weekend of Oct 6-7. It won't be both days so if you're only free one day just let me know :)

Thanks for all your attention and good questions over the weekend! I know it's not a fun way to spend your precious weekend hours.

~Raf

[ooc: If you haven't had a chance to write your audition spot, it'd be great if you could do that ASAP. Or at least leave an ooc note that your character is still planning on auditioning, or if they won't be auditioning either. Ty!
And yes I know this is pointless when there's more spots than people but indulge me :P Besides it'll be good for everyone to have their say, especially if they didn't get a chance to comment/ask a question.]

Who: Warblers, anyone who wants to audition or support their friends
What: WARBLER AUDITIONS
Where: Auditorium
When: 22-23 September 2012
Rating: SFW

[In-game, these will happen this weekend but these can take a while to do so feel free to start now. We'll assume that the auditions are popular and will run over Saturday and Sunday but for now, we'll keep it to Saturday. If need be, more can be added.]

Information about the auditions and sign ups can be found here.

Each audition time has it's own comment. If you've already signed up for a particular time, just write your audition under that comment - have your character come up on stage, introduce themself and their song and then head into it. You're welcome to link to videos/audio/etc, especially if it's not necessarily a song most people will know.

After this, all existing Warblers are encouraged to ask questions or just leave reaction comments.

If you haven't already signed up but want to have your character audition, double check the sign ups to make sure the time you want isn't held and post your audition in a free slot.]

Who: Warblers
What: Second last meeting means voting
Where: Their usual meeting place
When: Backdated to Tues 29 May
Rating: SFW

The primary purpose is for the boys to submit their votes and for the Captain and Council positions to be announced but feel free to thread anything else you want here!

It's that time of year again! This year the Warblers are travelling to Chicago to defend their Nationals victory. Try and add an approximate time to any threads to keep track of them and as always, feel free to add in any other headers if there's something you'd like to play out!

The Warblers, faculty chaperones and supporters left Dalton on Friday around midday, piling into a bus to take them to Port Columbus International Airport (about a 20 minute drive) and then being herded on to a plane to Chicago (good luck with that, adults).

Any students who are members of the Warbler Booster Club are allowed to come with them, with parental permission. Other students wanting to support their friends will also be able to come, with parental permission, but preference is given to the Booster Club as there are limited numbers. Students are welcome to make their own way there and back, provided they have permission. Feel free to have any family/friends/alumni show up to support them.

Nationals will take place at the Arie Crown Theatre with the first performances early Saturday morning. The top ten groups after the first day will go on to perform again on Sunday, with the winners announced late Sunday.

When they're not performing, the boys will be staying at the Chicago South Loop Hotel where there will be two to a room for Warblers, or four to a room for supporters. Room swapping after dark is not technically allowed but since when have these boys paid attention to those sort of rules? If you want to claim roomies, leave a comment! I'll add them in here for reference.

Faculty Chaperoning the Weekend
Arthur Holden, Oliver Kendall, Archer Kennedy, Nathan Grayman, Any others you want to throw in?

Roommates
Tak & Mocchi
Sebastian & Caleb
Benji & Ron

Evan, Thomas, Mikey and Blake.

TBA

Who: Anyone and everyone!
What: Post-prom party! FOR PROM GO HERE!!!
Where: Penthouse suite, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Columbus - yes, it´s in the same place as last year. A random swim team senior talked to Ben and stuff.
When: 11PM onwards, April 28th/April 29th
Rating: more than likely NSFW?

((ooc: shh, I'm late because I suck. but please to be assuming these were sent out around the 11th.))

From: benjamin.dubois@dalton.edu
To: "Dalton Mailing List", "Haverstone Mailing List", "Dalton Staff Mailing List", "Haverstone Staff Mailing List"
CC: msinclair.sympatico.com
Subject: Re, Gavin Sinclair: Funeral Arrangements

As many of you have learned by now, Dalton Junior Gavin Sinclair lost his life in a tragic accident this past Easter weekend. The funeral arrangements have been decided and are as follows:

Saturday, April 14th, 2012, beginning at 11:00am at Temple Israel in Columbus, and will be followed by a processional to [____] Cemetery.

All students and staff are welcome. For those of you who've never attended a Jewish funeral service, please read up on the proper etiquette.

Thank you.

-B

From: benjamin.dubois@dalton.edu
To: "Warblers Mailing List"
CC: msinclair.sympatico.com
Subject: Re, Gavin Sinclair: Funeral Arrangements

Hey guys.

Firstly, I'm sorry for how utterly useless I was at yesterday's rehearsal. I'll do my best to get my head back in the game for tonight's. No promises, though.

Mrs. Sinclair has asked that we perform at the grave site, and I figured it was best to run it by you before giving her the go ahead. I was thinking Amazing Grace, but that can be put up to discussion tonight. Please, if you have other suggestions, bring them with you. Solos would also be determined tonight, but I think it's fair to say we all have a decent idea who should have them.

See you tonight, and I hope everyone is holding up okay,

-B

((ooc: and because I needed closure, here is the funeral program.))

From: raphael.nelson@dalton.edu
To: "Warblers"
Subject: Regionals and Nationals and Captaining Oh My

( Hi guys )

Who: Warblers, Hummingbirds, and EVERYONE
What: REGIONALS
When: Saturday, March 3rd
Where: McKinley High School; Lima, Ohio
Rating: SFW

( Stay Calm and Warble On )

Who: EVERYONE!!!
What: Valentine´s Day Dance
Where: Haverstone Ballroom
When: Saturday February 18th 2012, evening [Foredated]
Rating: TBA

Feel free to add any more thread headers you need. For Dalton, the chaperoning staff are Jeanette Bell, Lincoln Hemmingway, Nathan Grayman and Raphael Leclarc. Others can feel free to attend as well, however.

from: jeanette.bell@dalton.edu
to: “Dalton Mailing List”
subject: Valentine´s Day!

Dear Dalton students!

I hope you´re all doing well, are healthy and I hope you´re all getting a lot of love... In case you´re not, that´s what this month is for! We have February ahead of us and that means Valentine´s Day!

I know it´s not everyone´s favorite holiday, but I´m sure we can make it fun together. Here is my plan for it.

On the actual Valentine´s Day (which is Tuesday, February 14th if anyone has forgotten), I´ll be (together with anyone who volunteers to help and you´d better volunteer, because then you won´t be subjected to the censorship I am, as a teacher, obliged to do) taking over the Dalton´s intercom. In the days preceding this, there will be boxes around the school where you can put your love notes - be it anonymously or signed, to your significant other or someone you just secretly admire. Those messages will be broadcast during the breaks and lunch on 14th.

On the following Saturday (February 18th), we´re organizing a small dance together with the Haverstone Academy. Nothing formal, just a little fun thing because we´re tired of pretending you don´t run to clubs in Columbus every chance you get and we´d like to offer you a safer alternative. More details as the time approaches, but there´s no need to get your formal clothes ready. Just your best jeans.

And don´t forget - Valentine´s Day has originally been the day for celebrating friendship. If you´d rather acknowledge your friends rather than romantic love, that´s completely okay too!

If you want to volunteer to read the notes with me (or better, instead of me), there are perks to it - you´ll be excused from classes for the whole day and if you´re in my class, I´ll take your activity in account when you´re struggling with the art. Send me an email if you´re interested!

Lots of love,
Jeanette

Who: WARBLERS and EVERYONE ELSE
What: WARBLER CONCERT
Where: DALTON THEATER
When: Sunday, January 28, 7 PM (Foredated)
Rating: SFW, I guesss

The performance was scheduled to begin at 7 PM sharp, with one intermission halfway through. Students could attend free of charge with their student IDs, while family and the community were charged $5 a ticket at the door. Seats were first-come, first-served, and the theater was filling up fast.

((Performances will be led by Raf, Mocchi, Benji, Ron, (intermission), Tak, Dorian, Caleb and Sebastian in that order, finishing with one truly-choral song in which there are no leads. All Warblers participate as backup for all the songs. Please post your song in the appropriate performances section.))

From: raphael.nelson@dalton.edu
To: "Warbler Mailing List"
Subject: Warbler Auditions!

Hi guys

Sorry, I meant to send this yesterday and got distracted.

So, we've seen the auditions. How do you vote? Just a reminder there's two empty spots so there's two votes. If you need a refresher, the guys who auditioned are:
Sebastian Smythe
Caleb Kennedy
Karol Polák
[Insert NPC names here]

Best,
Raf

Who: Warblers and Everyone who wants to audition or support their friends
What: WARBLER AUDITIONS
Where: Auditorium
When: 7 January 2012
Rating: SFW

[In-game, these will happen this weekend but these can take a while to do so feel free to start now. We'll assume that they auditions are popular and will run over Saturday and Sunday but since I don't think there'll be many of our boys auditioning, we'll keep it to Saturday. If need be, more can be added.

Information about the auditions and sign ups can be found here.

Each audition time has it's own comment. If you've already signed up for a particular time, just write your audition under that comment - have your character come up on stage, introduce themself and their song and then head into it. You're welcome to link to videos/audio/etc, especially if it's not necessarily a song most people will know.

After this, all existing Warblers are encouraged to ask questions or just leave reaction comments.

If you haven't already signed up but want to have your character audition, double check the sign ups to make sure the time you want isn't held and post your audition in a free slot.]

( Christmas Gifts! )

Too soon for Christmas presents? Well, Ron is giving his to people before they leave, eventually before he himself leaves on Sunday evening. So yeah...

( Christmas Gifts )

Who: Warblers and their supporters
What: Sectionals!
Where: Mansfield Playhouse, Mansfield Ohio
When: Saturday the 10th of December
Rating: SFW

Feel free to add sub-threads as you want!

Who: Warblers.
What: Warbler meeting to discuss an upcoming Random Warbler Attack.
Where: The usual room.
When: Tuesday 8 November
Rating: SFW

( Since when was enthusiasm a bad thing? )

From: raphael.nelson@dalton.edu
To: "Warbler Mailing List"
Subject: Warbler Auditions

Hi guys

So - auditions. Thoughts? Anyone you'd definitely like to see? Anyone you definitely don't?

We've got seven free spots so I'll start with a reminder of who auditioned:
- Tak Avalon
- Ji Cross
- Adam Kumal
- Jeff Reid
- Thomas Poulin
- Dorian Willems
- James Brady
- Eoin Costigan
- Scotty Atchison
- insert NPC names here

I've got some ideas of who I'd definitely like to see join us but I'd like to hear everyone's thoughts.

Raf

ooc: If we stick with the 'one Warbler per player' rule, this means Jeff and Thomas are excluded and you'll have to choose James or Scotty, and Adam or Eoin. Which leaves us with five out of seven. So... thoughts? Change this? Fill the empty spots with NPCs? Pretend they're filled for now and randomly boot out an NPC if someone wants a spot?