Techie 2000 - Winterim

Photograph

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Harpeth Hall School

Name/Title

Techie 2000 - Winterim

Entry/Object ID

2023.156

Description

A photo of then-juniors Erin Russell, Rebecca (Becky) White, and Molly Moore working in the Techie 2000 course of Winterim 2000. Course details from the 2000 Winterim course catalog: "If you love theatre and want to learn what goes into building a set and running a show, then this is the class for you! You will learn how to use power tools, swing a hammer, drill, paint, wash brushes, build a flat, leg a platform, etc. This class will help build the sets for the Middle School and Winterim productions and run tech for the Winterim show. This is a great opportunity to stage-manage — run the light board, run the soundboard, or even master the spotlights. CAUTION: You are expected to be at all tech rehearsals and evening performances after school the last week of Winterim!" This course was limited to an enrollment of 20 students.

Photograph Details

Subject

Winterim

Subject Person or Organization

Russell (Russell), Erin Gray (Erin) 2001, White (White), Rebecca Mae (Becky) 2001, Moore, Molly Byrne (Molly) 2001

Context

Harpeth Hall’s Winterim program was created to “provide for students a worthwhile learning experience in an atmosphere significantly different from the traditional classroom” and give “each student the opportunity to explore her own specific field of interest.” The three-week experience takes place every January and allows upper school students the unique opportunity to develop new interests, travel to unfamiliar places, and explore potential careers. Students in 9th and 10th grades enroll in project-oriented courses on campus presented by school faculty and professionals from around the country, while students in 11th and 12th grades engage in internships, academic travel, international exchanges, or independent study. Planning occurred in 1972, and the first "Winter Term" was rolled out in 1973. In 1974, a more robust program was developed and did include some travel. This was also the first year of an official Winterim catalog.

Collection

Harpeth Hall School Archives

Lexicon

Search Terms

Winterim, 2000, Techie, Theatre