The Greatest Week of my High School Years

To those of you that knew me back at CHS, you may be thinking I am talking about the third week of May, 1997, but no. This has been the greatest week of my high school years. As if it were a negative, people like to say that UVa law has a high school atmosphere. Maybe it's the lockers, the cafeteria, the gossip, or the jocks stuffing nerds into aforementioned lockers. Man, being a jock is sweet. I noticed the parallels early last semester, yet continue to be amazed at times.

Yesterday, I experienced two events eerily reminiscent of high school. First off, this is campaign week for the student government executive positions (Student Bar Association [SBA, not ASB, clever, huh?]). After classes, I attended the candidate debate which was a mix of high school ("I really love UVa and want to give back, because this place is AWESOME!" or "If I'm elected, we can have parties in the teacher's lounge!"), college student government ("I want to promote diversity and be a voice of the students"), and free pizza (Papa John's).

Second HS event of the day: I auditioned for the Libel Show, which is essentially the school play/talent show. For 95 years or so, UVa has put on this event every Spring as an SNL type variety show with skits, song, dance, and a live band. I wrote and performed a new song titled"Sectional Intercourse" ("Mambles follows up to his successful undergraduate album, Songs in the Key of Ron, with Cat Stevens inspired guitar and Sandler inspired lyrics about the awkwardness following a hook up with a fellow sectionmate." NY TIMES 02/01/2005) I should hear back on Monday. As if that weren't HS enough, everyone who wants to be involved gets some sort of part. The catch is, that part may be as an extra, prop guy, or best boy grip (primary assistant to the gaffer).