It's A Wrap! The actors take their places. The cinematographer adjusts his camera angle, and the make-up artist grooms a few of the actors' unruly tresses. "Rolling sound…dollie…action!" The set of "Elephant Sighs," a film written and directed by High Point University theater professor Ed Simpson, teamed with tangible excitement on Saturday, Jan.
High Point University is set to host two weekends in the coming weeks to introduce highly qualified high school seniors to the campus. The weekends, designed to attract top students and reward them for achievement in high school, standardized tests, community involvement and other relevant areas, will be held Feb.
The "Turn Down the Lights/Turn Up the Volume" women's film series, sponsored in part by the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication, resumes on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Extraordinaire Theatre. The series is in its inaugural year, and had two events in the fall semester.
High Point University sophomore Erin Lonon knows what it takes to be a Gates Millennium Scholar. Service, leadership, and academic achievement set her apart in becoming a recipient of a full tuition scholarship to the university of her choice. For Lonon, HPU was an easy decision.
Known for his love of God, the arts, teaching, camaraderie and High Point University, Dr. Edward Roy Epperson lived 78 fulfilling years. On Jan. 21, he passed away in his home. Dr. Epperson's faith was evident to those who knew him. According to his obituary, he was a devoted member of Christ United Methodist Church.
In the 1980s classic, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," Bueller opens his windows and says, "How can I possibly be expected to handle school on a day like this?" This quote basically sums up what it is like to study abroad in Australia. You go to class but you have a lot of trouble concentrating.
Family weekend is just around the corner. Chris Dudley, vice president for administration, predicts the weekend will bring excitement to our campus. Dudley says, "HPU is very excited to once again host our annual Winter Family Weekend for students and members of their families.
Name: Bob Heilig Job: C-Store 1 Manager Hometown: High Point, N.C. How long have you worked for HPU?: I've worked here for two years. I also worked at the Grille as a lead utility person. Favorite thing to do when not working: I enjoy playing poker. My favorite is Texas Hold 'em.