Posts Tagged ‘Summer School In Forks’

Forks HS: The Real Principal’s Take

4th July 2009 by Twilight_News 5 Comments

The real principal of Forks HS let the participants from the Summer School in Forks Symposium know what it’s like on a daily basis in what is becoming America’s best known, small town high school. The talk took place in the Forks HS cafeteria which also doubles as their auditorium.
He was one of the first [...]

The Real Charlie Swan

1st July 2009 by Twilight_News 9 Comments

One of the great things this past weekend at the Summer School in Forks Symposium was that we heard from the real-life citizens of Forks.  We talked to everyone from former and current students, business owners, high school staff, and of course the chief of police. So what is it like actually being the real [...]

Summer School In Forks Overview

1st July 2009 by Twilight_News 8 Comments

Kaleb Nation, The Twilight Guy, shot this very cool footage while we were in Forks. We are still working on some of our pieces, but for now enjoy Kaleb’s.

You have to love Lori playing Bellaesque crazed fangurl screaming for Edward in the forest. See additional photos on Kaleb’s site here.

Forks Day 4

27th June 2009 by Twilight_News 3 Comments

It’s day four. On the slate today is a speech by Kaleb Nation and Texas style barbecue. Larry Carrol of MTV will be at the prom tonight. And we’ll be tweeting it all.

Forks Day 3

26th June 2009 by Twilight_News 11 Comments

Alphie and Pel are in Forks High School about to give the first round of their presentations. We’ll be Tweeting  our experience all day long. We just had breakfast in the real Forks High School cafeteria and we met The Bella Cullen Project. Tonight we are headed to a bonfire on First Beach in LaPush.

Alphie and Pel Are Forks Bound

24th June 2009 by Twilight_News 12 Comments

Alphie and Pel are headed to Forks as part of the Summer School in Forks Symposium. We’re looking forward to meeting folks face-to-face like Kaleb Nation (Alphie has never met Kaleb), the Mitch Hansen Band, The Bella Cullen Project, Larry Carrol and more. We are going to be Twittering our adventures. If you don’t have [...]

Teachers Can Get Credit at SSIF Convention

27th May 2009 by Twilight_News No Comments

This just in from the Summer School in Forks Convention:
“Thanks to a partnership with Peninsula College of Port Angeles, Washington, SSIF is offering Washington State Clock Hours for attendance in approved workshops.  If you are an educator in the K-12 system you are eligible to apply and receive a minimum of three (3) clock [...]

Summer School In Forks Panels

24th May 2009 by Twilight_News 1 Comment

The Summer School in Forks Convention has announced the discussion panels. The ones that the Lexicon staff is participating in/leading are highlighted in red. Looking forward to seeing you there.
List of Presentations

Vampires, Werewolves, and Humans…Oh My!!”
Defanged?  Exploring Misogynistic Undertones in Twilight
Revamping the Genre or Sacrilege? Twilight’s Twists on Vampire Lore & the Anti-Twilight Backlash
Tall, [...]

Summer School In Forks: Mother’s Day Promo

7th May 2009 by Twilight_News No Comments

This just in from Summer School in Forks:
MOTHER’S DAY REGISTRATION PROMOTION

SSIF is proud to announce a special registration price available for one week.  What a perfect Mother’s Day Present!
Between May 7 and May 13, newly-registered and paid attendees* can receive the promotional price of
BUY ONE, GET ONE HALF OFF!
This makes the total price of registration [...]

Calling All Fan Artists

22nd April 2009 by Twilight_News 2 Comments

The Summer School in Forks convention wants your art!
April 22, 2009 – Forks, WA. Calling all artists: become part of the fun this summer in Forks. Summer School in Forks has extended their art submission deadline to June 1, 2009. If you are an artist at heart and express your love for all things Twilight [...]