[BHS etree] VOLUNTEERS: Help needed at BHS Storytelling Festival

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Contact: Alan Miller amiller at berkeley.k12.ca.us
Janet Huseby jhuseby at pacbell.net

On Thursday, March 20, for Periods 1 -6 (8:30 to 3:15) English teacher Mr.
Miller has organized an all day Storytelling Fest. He needs several adult
volunteers to help students to their seats and generally, to maintain order
during the event which promises to be quite wonderful.

The storytellers scheduled to appear are:
1. Periods 1,2: (8:30 to 10:30)
Karen McKie, an African American and  former BHS parent who has served on
numerous district and site committees.  She uses dolls to tell stories about
her youth...

2. Periods 3,4: (10:30 to 11:30 then 12:15 to 1:15)
Charlie Chin, a classically trained Chinese storyteller who has done voice
over work for many films and commercials...

3. Periods 5,6: (1:20 to 3:15)
Ruth Halpern, the sister of BHS teacher Phil Halpern and has done
writing workshops and storytelling with the local writer Joel ben Izzy....

Each will tell stories and answer questions about storytelling. This
festival is scheduled in conjunction with several sophomore classes reading
Chinua Achebe's novel, Things Fall Apart.

Mr. Miller can use 4 -5 volunteers each period. If you are interested in
helping at this very special event, please email Mr. Miller and copy Janet
Huseby with the times you can come.  Thank you very much!