Teachers Got Talent

Janurary 31st and February 1st, 2013

Let’s face it: students have always thought of teachers as dull, lifeless adults. We think all they do is lecture about boring subjects; however, during lunch on Thursday, January 31st and Friday, February 1st, We Council brought out the fun sides of teachers with the event “Teachers Got Talent” in the Michael J. Fox Theatre. In celebration of freedom from  poverty, exploitation, and disease, We Council took this precious opportunity to shine light on these important issues and bring awareness to the organization Free the Children as well as all the empowering programs it initiates around the world to help those in need. In addition to introducing these topics to the student body, Teacher Got Talent also presented the humorous character of our wonderful teachers: Mr. Jack, Ms. Mounce, Ms. Slaney, Ms.Loo, Ms. D-C, Ms. DeAbreau, and Ms. Yan in team All Doubt; Mr. Kwan, Mr. Mckillop, Ms. Kong, Mr. Marzouk , Ms. Alex, and Ms. Alacorn in group Maroon π; Mr Chan, Mr. Lam, Ms, Samra, and Ms. Ghtaura in No Direction; and Ms. Chow, Mr. Lui, Ms. Wong, and Ms. Kikawa in Phun. By popularity, Phun’s performance was voted to be the best; however, all groups made the audience cheer until we lost our voices. The audience also loved “Rebel Style” with Mr. Lee, Mr. Chin, and South’s dance class; “Blackout” with South’s senior dance group; the dance presented by South’s very own dance crew, Adobo; and the Banghra dance featuring Mr. Li and South’s Banghra Club. In this event, these wonderful teachers and students volunteered their time to put together hilarious and awe-inspiring performances that made our stomachs hurt from laughing and our throats dry from cheering. Thanks to these fabulous teachers and students, the event was extremely successful, raising over $3000, and unforgettable. It was definitely a highlight in our high school experience! We love our teachers and our Rebel Spirit! 
Article by Sylvia Huang