Speech Comm

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Influence, Persuasion, and Manipulation

( 301--3rd period )

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( 401--5th period )

School Announcements, 1/30/06

[stickittotheme.livejournal.com]

There is the sound of tapping against a microphone as the P.A. switches on, and the noicese echo throughout the school.

"Hey, hello? Is this thing on? Ha, rock! It is, isn't it? Now, I know you was expectin' Mister Smithy-poo to be givin' you these lovely announcements today? But he's not here anymore. The man has left the building. So today, I, Dewey Finn, am the man. So first, a quick shout out to all the members of Mister Simian's history classes last semester. I'm back, kids! Oh, and now I'm supposed to read out these announcements that the office guy gave me.

Okay, the first order on the agenda is that I am your new acting Principal. Mister Smith apparently was told to take some time off by the board of directors or something. So I'm here to be subsitute until he can return. Yay me. I hope you all, you know, love and respect me as a human being, and I want everyone to know that I'll honor any little arrangements and rulings Smith had made. I'm a gonna be wandering about and taking in the school atmosphere today, but I will definitely be sitting in my new office tommorow, so you all can come in and bug me then, okay kiddies?

The other thing on my announcements is that we apologize for any messes that still exist after the evil snow attack over the weekend."

There is a slight pause.

"Evil snow attack? Come on guys, that's not funny. Why'd you write this for me? Now I sound like an idiot over the little school speakers and everything. Come on, evil snow attack? Why not just make it zombies, or aliens, or vampires or something really ridiculous. Sheesh.

Oh. The microphone is still on... Have a nice day at class, everybody. Today's announcements were brought to you by the letter 'U' and the number two. Have you still not found what you were looking for?" There is a short laugh before the speakers all go quiet.

The Dean of Students' Announcements, January 30

[overlord-zordon.livejournal.com]

There is a brief hum and a sharp pop as the PA system comes on, and Zordon's booming monotone can be heard shortly thereafter.

"Good morning, students, and welcome to the fourth week of the semester. I hope you are all enjoying your semester so far." There is a brief pause. "Actually, I can tell you are, from the after-hours video feeds. However, please bear in mind that your primary purpose in being here is to learn, no matter what some of you may think. To that end, please ensure that you are keeping up with all of your classes; gaps in your attendance are to your own detriment."

"On that note -- teachers, please remember to turn in your attendance records at the main office today. Thank you."

With another pop and a fading hum, the speakers shut back down.

Magical Theory 101 (Monday, 01/30/2006, 5th Period)

[romanywitch]

CLASS IS CLOSED
( Lecture )

( OOC Note Re: Player Availability )

Useful Links:
Ms. Calendar's Voice Mail
Ms. Calendar's E-Mail
And just because I'm in love with it, Godchecker.

{{OOC: OCD comment threads going up shortly are up.}}

Shop Class: [1/30]

[manofthemullet.livejournal.com]

When the students arrive, they see the familiar backdrop of the scrap yard in place.

The only thing that would seem different about it would be the large pile of tennis balls sitting in middle of it.

"All right, kids. Today's assignment is to build a tennis ball cannon gun using items you might find here in the scrapyard."

ETA:

The following students will get detention if they do not supply an OOC or IC excuse for missing two classes in a row by next class period (Weds).
Sydney Bristow
Yuffie Kisaragi

Biology (2nd Period) / Chemistry (4th Period)

[equalsmcsquared.livejournal.com]

( Biology - 2nd Period )

( Chemistry - 4th Period )

Psych 101 (Monday, 01/30/2006, 3rd Period)

[romanywitch]

CLASS IS CLOSED
( Lecture )

( OOC Note Re: Player Availability )

Useful Links:
Ms. Calendar's Voice Mail
Ms. Calendar's E-Mail


{{OOC: OCD comment threads going up shortly have gone up.}}

Lunch: 1/30/06

[fandom-sub.livejournal.com]

The happy humming from the kitchen today might be interspersed with occasional worrisome chuckles. Today's menu is written in neat block letters:

- Fettucine Alfredo (with chicken and/or broccoli)

- Steamed Carrots

- Roast Beast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding

- Pad Thai

- Minestrone

Dessert:
- Lemon Sherbet

- Snow Cones

Introduction to Western Literature, Lesson Four

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

Monday, January 30, 5th and 6th period

Professor Chaucer appears to have weathered the stormy weekend quite well. He's in good spirits, with a smile for each student as they enter. His lecture is given as he walks about the classroom.

( Introduction to Western Literature, Lesson Four )

CLASS ROSTER
ihatedenmark
kawalsky
izzyalienqueen
kitty__fetish
lady_jessica_bg
apocalypsesoon
harried_potter
Auditing: gotcanewillpoke

Independent Study
future_visions
kikidelivers

Professor Chaucer's Office Hours, Monday

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

Chaucer is holding office hours, and this time he actually seems to be enjoying it. He's reading, but looks perfectly happy to be interrupted. And his door is open.


[Chaucer will be in his office all day, except for 5th and 6th period when he's in class. Mun is slowplaying until evening.]

Creature Languages, 1/30, Period 3

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

"Good morning. I was very pleased with your work on the quiz on Friday. While Dragon and Spider are unique languages, your quick grasp of them as a class shows your facility with Creature tongues in general.

I hope you will keep that about you as we move into a discussion of mammal languages. Today, we will start with an overview of what a mammal is."

Dream continues to lecture on mammal physiology and culture for about half of class.

"As humans are also mammals, all human languages also belong to the mammal family. That means that many pieces of nonverbal communication and the thought processes behind your languages will be shared with that of a chipmunk or dolphin. The rest of it is only pronunciation and grammar.

During class, think about one kind of mammal you would like to communicate with, then write that down and pass it in. This will help me choose guests for our next few weeks of class."

Jung (Monday, 01/30/2006, 4th Period)

[romanywitch]

CLASS IS CLOSED
( Lecture )

( OOC Note Re: Player Availability )

Useful Links:
Ms. Calendar's Voice Mail
Ms. Calendar's E-Mail

{{OOC: OCD comment threads going up shortly have gone up.}}

Principal Dewey's Adopted Office, 1/30/06

[stickittotheme.livejournal.com]

Dewey wanders into his appointed office, ignoring the rather creative and unique in-box, and sits at the very shiny and well-finished desk. He drums his fingers, and picks up the phone reciever.

"Principal Finn!" He scowls and sets the phone down again and picks it up. "Dewey Finn, Principal!" He shakes his head. "No, no, too..." he drums his fingers and replaces the phone again. He then grabs it and says "Principal of Rock, Dewey Finn!" He nods. "Yes, perfect."

He hangs up the phone again and drums on his desk, and starts opening the drawers. "Oooh, jackpot," he says, and pulls out a box of Hostess cupcakes. "Best. Job. Ever."

He unwraps a cupcake, looks around to see if anyone is watching, and shoves the entire thing into his mouth.

[ooc: put in the comm as I believe no one has his journal friended yet, woe. Pretty much locked to Doctor House, as I'm kinda busy today, otherwise.]

The Library is Open (01/30)

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory's sitting behind the desk, tapping a pen against it and obviously deep in thought.

She's here for all your library aide needs, however.

Paleontology, Jan 30th, Period 7

[dr-tommy.livejournal.com]

"Okay, so this week we start learning things in preparation for our excavation field trip." Tommy says, once it's time for class to start.
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Sociology of Violence - 2nd Period - [1/30]

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

After waking up to a phone call from Dr. Grissom asking her to cover classes this week, Veronica hastily checked her email for the info she missed from the last class and came up with vague lesson plans.

When everyone had arrived for class, she said, "Dr. Grissom won't be in this week. As a follow up to Wednesday's class, today we're going to talk about possible hate crimes that could happen here at Fandom High and how we can prevent them.

And for Wednesday's class, your assignment is to research recent hate crimes in the news and come prepared to discuss one."

Quantum Physics 225: Monday, Fifth Period

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

The Doctor has a nasty cut across the left side of his nose and cheek. It appears to be healing, though. He looks a bit tired.

"As you may have noticed, I'm not a teenager anymore. Thank god.

"Since we were all busy being big damn heroes this weekend, the homework that WAS due today--the bit on the 1970s, remember?--is now due Wednesday. Because I'm nice and my face hurts. You can either go take a nap now, or stay in here and study or read or ask me questions. Sounds good? I hope so."

Sociology of the Paranormal - 6th Period - January 30th

[demonbelthazor]

Bel got a call early that morning from Dr. Grissom asking him to cover classes for the week. He was tempted to cancel them so he could avoid Phoebe, but he was going to see her in other classes anyway, and he liked Grissom and didn't want to disappoint him. Plus the distraction was welcomed. So he retreated to his room after Celtic Studies and Sociolgy of Violence to come up with a lesson plan.

He decided to have a quiz (if he was suffering, he'd make other suffer, too), picking through the vocabulary words Dr. Grissom had had them memorize the previous week.

"Dr. Grissom will be absent this week," he told the class once everyone had settled. "There will be a short quiz today." He wrote several words up on the blackboard. ( ''Define the following words.'' )

"After the quiz you may leave. For Wednesday's class, prepare a short essay about a paranormal event that happened in your home world and how it was explained away. If nothing out of the ordinary has ever happened anywhere in your world, then write up something about a unique event you've experienced at Fandom High and how such an event might be explained in your world."

US History (Monday, January 30, 7th period)

[professor-lyman.livejournal.com]

Josh stopped his hundred yard stare at nothing when the history students began coming into the classroom.

"Hey," he said. "So. Snowmonsters. Huh."

He shook his head. "Moving on. I forgot to mention my attendance policy at the beginning of the year because I'm a grown-up and just assumed that people would be showing up, thrilled to hear about the ins and outs of US history and government." He looked down at his class roster. "Apparently some of you are more thrilled about this than others. So beginning today, if you miss three classes in a row, I'm going to have to ship your name off for detention. And I don't want to be that guy. So everyone show up, okay? Thanks."

( Shot heard 'round the world. )

He sat down at his desk. "Okay. Today's discussion: based on the lecture and the reading in your textbook, who's your favorite Founder and why? Oh, and there's a quiz on Wednesday to cover all the material we've learned so far this semester: Columbus through Yorktown. No need to thank me."

Tactics of War [Monday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.]

[replicarter.livejournal.com]

Eighth strode into class, wrote the assignment on the board, stationed a few replicators to watch the students, and sat her desk, motionless as she sekritly communed with her agitated brethren who were warring on a far away galaxy.

( class #4 )

Anthropology 101, 6th Period

[the-ascended.livejournal.com]

Daniel looks slightly messy today.

This could have something to do with the cast he's sporting on his left wrist.

"Good afternoon. I won't dare enquire as to how your weekend went, and instead, we're going straight into today's lesson on early hominids.

I'm afraid it's going to be another case of me lecturing, and you questioning if you need to.

( Blah, blah, blah )

Daniel paused and looked around. "Any questions?

Homework from last lesson on the semi-orders of primates to go on my desk please. If you've not done it, considering the events of the weekend, you can have until Wednesday to hand it in.

But you also get homework tonight. I just want a the characteristics of Australopithecus, please."

( OOC Note )

Celtic Studies (01/30)

[godinakilt.livejournal.com]

"Madainn mhath, a chlas." Camulus looks rather distracted. "I hope you all enjoyed Friday's film and am pleased to see that you survived the weekend." Only in Fandom would this be said without an ounce of sarcasm or irony. "Today we are moving our focus from Scotland to the European continent - my apologies, Mr. Macbeth. We'll be moving from the continent to Ireland in a few days, which will be the focus of the course from then on.

"The Celts, contrary to popular belief, did not originate in the British isles, or even the nearby region now known as France. The Celts (the Keltoi, as the Classical authors were wont to call them) actually hail from the country around what is now Switzerland, in the late Stone Age. While the Roman Empire was stuggling in its infancy, Celtic culture was spreading across Europe and into Indo-China by the way of trade routes and rivers and came to be one of the dominant races of the Bronze Age. With the reputation for violence that they were quickly gaining, the Celts were often hired as mercenaries by any city-state in need. In fact, a large number of Celts made their way to Greece, where they lost no time in pillaging, sacking, and burning their former employers. The Celts also sacked Rome. It was only towards the end of their domination of Europe, closer to the year 500 BCE, that they began to cross over to the British Isles, displacing the native Picts or whichever races lived there previously."

He then continues to lecture on the Halstatt and La Tene cultures.

"Oh, and finally, to reiterate my attendance policy. Skip three and you're in detention. Mr. Scissorhands, Miss Alexander, Miss Summers, you each stand at two. Okay, so Edward has three but I acknowledge the badness of time zones. Just a warning."

Multi-Disciplinary Self Defense

[mrdmacleod.livejournal.com]

Duncan has kendo staves and wooden swords.

"Okay, we'll drill a bit more with staves, but I wanted you to see what we're working toward. And that is, what a piece of wood can do against a blade." He grins fiercely.

"Anyone who knows their way around a sword willing to volunteer a bit?"