Tuesday @ Fine Arts

Today began at 7:30 AM with breakfast and prayer as a team. Today's events are why we're in Charlotte, and the team took their participation very seriously. No one was late, and although nervous, everyone seemed ready to go.


Garbonics was to begin today at 10:06 AM, so we needed to arrive early enough to get all of the equipment to the room, as well as hopefully get some rehearsal time. We were able to accomplish both. The students did an amazing job! Actually, today's performance had to be the best one I've seen them do yet. Of course, I captured it on video, so check it out!


Immediately after Garbonics, I helped JoLyn get over to another location so she could perform her drama solo at 11:06 AM. (That may not seem like such a big deal, but we had to walk about 7 blocks to find the other location, and it had to be 90+ degrees outside. Then we had to get her mentally focused and ready to go!) Pastor Doug & Susan Sayers even came to see her and pray with her before she went up to perform. She was thrilled! JoLyn did such an incredible job, and I was so proud of her!

After that, we all broke for lunch and enjoyed all that was going on at the convention center. So much to do! There's always the opportunity to watch other people perform their talents, and to dream up new ideas for next year. There's also an exhibit area where students can find out all about our Assembly of God colleges and Master's Commission programs. Also, there's the Art Gallery, where you can check out the MANY EXCELLENT artistic entries. (That's also where Stacy's photography entry is on display, and being evaluated!)

Now for the information you've been waiting for so patiently...DID WE ADVANCE???

We do not as of yet have all of the information returned. What we do know is that our Garbonics team did receive the rating of "SUPERIOR WITH HONORS." That means that they have received the highest rating possible to achieve, short of claiming the "National Award of Merit" which only the top entery in each category will receive. Out of the 35 teams that competed with Garbonics, we are one of 12 that will be considered for the Award of Merit. Additionally, they may need to perform one more time in a call-back round on Thursday.

JoLyn's drama solo received a "Superior." Matt Sabella's poetry also was awarded a "Superior" rating.

Stacy's photography (digital) entry has not been posted as of yet. Also, Brittany will perform her songwriting event on Thursday.

I guess that's it for now. Check back and we'll give you more updates. Also, you can check the Fine Arts Festival website for results, as well.