Stark School Administration (![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} mrhowardstark) wrote in ![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif){kind=small} marvel_prep,@ 2015-06-06 14:18:00 |
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Characters: Any & All (mostly Seniors)
NPCs: —
Location: Flushing Meadows, New York
Timeline: June 5th through June 7th, 2015
Description: It's time for the Stark Expo
Rating: PG, rate anything higher in the subject of the comment thread.
 Many had questioned if the Stark Expo would return this year after the tragic passing of Howard Stark, but the current leadership of Stark Industries had doubled down on the festivities. The Expo this year was considered by many to be the company’s true memorial and testament to its founder. While last year’s Expo had been to showcase the brilliant mind of Tony Stark, this year was undeniably to celebrate the legacy of Howard. Under the watchful eye of Obadiah Stane, preparations for the event had gone smoothly, and it looked set to be a bigger success than the year prior. Admission for adults was $20 for access. Students (college and high school), senior citizens, and military received a discount and only had to pay $15. Children under 12 cost $10, and children under 6, got in for free. Once you paid, you received a wristband so that if you left, you could come back in without being hassled to pay again. Many in certain circles were excited to see what the Seniors of the Howard Stark School of Tomorrow would present. Tony Stark’s presentation had set a very high bar for the Seniors of 2015 to aim for.  It ran much like last year’s fair, though the floor was twice as crowded this ear. There were a number of shops from local businesses offering some goods to the people. T-Shirts with "STARK EXPO '15" written on them, along with postcards, hats, and a number of other souvenirs available and in various colors and fashions. Notably absent were the pieces of merchandise featuring the Iron Man suit, which had been so popular at last year’s Expo, as Stark Industries attempted to keep a respectable distance from Howard's troubled son. The shops were cluttered in booths in a hall, but there was enough space for people to come and go as they pleased. Security was on site to make sure that children weren't lost or taken, and that thieves or pickpockets were unable to make off with goods or wallets.  A portion of the EXPO center was set apart for the children. There were a number of small rides and fun interactive games that could get all the wiggles out of the children. There was also facepainting, some games where they could win prizes, and some minor entertainment shows, including visits with Captain America and the X-Men who came by for a special visit, a demonstration of their amazing abilities and to teach the kids in attendance about emergency safety.  Then there was the food. A circle of food trucks lined in a circle like wagons offering a variety of delicious meals. From Korean barbecue to the classic American burgers and fries, the food was cooked fresh and it was ready to serve in minutes. There were even some places that specialized in only desserts, include the ever popular Big Gay Ice Cream.  In another part of the conference center was a special presentation hall with images and video footage of the Stark Expos from earlier years. Flying car prototypes that ended up taking the backseat when weapons manufacturing took precedence, footage on television of Mr. Stark with his late wife, and even a young Tony in the lab while Howard worked on some of his earlier projects. This same vintage footage had been shown last year, but in 2015, the exhibit had been expanded. A new area had been sectioned off and dedicated to the life and legacy of the late Howard Stark, showing where many of the ideas from those early Stark Expos had taken on new life and become reality in the hands of Stark Industries. A short documentary had been prepared which highlighted all of Howard’s many accomplishments in his professional and personal life, including lots of glowing testimonial from his peers. There was also a small stage where an unnamed keynote speaker was going to be giving an invitation only “StarkTalk” on the subject of scientific innovation. The event would be simulcast over the web for those who could not be a part of the intimate in-person audience.  Near the outdoor stage where all the students had their presentations were two large booths. One reserved for the Howard Stark School of Tomorrow with a number of brochures covering curriculum, costs and fees, the setup of the school, and so on. Wong manned the booth and offered fun games for children that stopped by and rewarded them with bags of tea he claimed would make them grow big and strong. Next to his booth was one for military recreating. Seeing that most of Stark Industries’ money came in from government contracts, it was no surprise that they were there. A number of soldiers representing various branches of the military answered questions for the curious.  Within the columns of the outdoor presentation area itself, large televisions were highlights for those people who were only there to present on certain days and then, of course, commercials for when Tony's project would be presented. Students had their own portion of the hall to themselves to present their projects. Some made use of the media offered while others kept it simple. All in all, the amount of people that came to the Expo was more than anticipated. But for all three days, the place buzzed with life and excitement. It wasn't just the public that came to see the Expo as well, but the staff of the schools reviewed the students and a number of colleges and major companies interested in seeing what the students of Stark School, and those from Xavier that wanted to present, had to offer. OOC If you're playing a Stark senior, please post a summary of your character’s presentation below. You don't have to have threads or anything attached to it, but you should post it because it's part of your grade. Subthread as needed for characters enjoying the Expo. Stuff above should give you a good idea of what's available, so have fun! And don’t forget that some mayhem is going to ensue towards the end of Day 3 (all on a separate thread.) |