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 of the local residents who welcomed the group to Forks for the event. The one thing that was in common by everyone in Forks was how friendly they all were. Every single person from our waitress in The In Place, the staffer at Gathering Grounds coffee shack, former students, chamber of commerce members, shop keepers…you name it…were the nicest people.

You can tell from the principal’s talk how they are amused at the influx, have a good sense of humor about it, and are enjoying how the extra income benefits the community.

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 police chief in Forks, Washington?

Real life Chief of Police Mike Powell explains it all. Later on when he was asked about the  representation in the movie he thought it was pretty acurrate and he thought that Billy Burke did a great job playing a chief of police. The only part he said wouldn’t have happened was that he would never have been cleaning a firearm while drinking Rainer beer as was the case with the movie.

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 hours by attending a minimum of three approved workshops.  There will be a $15 fee per applicant due to Peninsula College.  This is due when your form is turned into the LIFE, Inc. staff.  To participate in this option please pick up a “Clock Hours” packet at the check-in desk.  All completed registration forms, verification forms and student evaluations will be returned by the LIFE, Inc. staff to Peninsula College on the final day of programming. ”

Check out SSIF for details.

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

1. Vampires, Werewolves, and Humans…Oh My!!”
2. Defanged?  Exploring Misogynistic Undertones in Twilight
3. Revamping the Genre or Sacrilege? Twilight’s Twists on Vampire Lore & the Anti-Twilight Backlash
4. Tall, Dark, & Handsome:  A Teacher’s Guide to the book Twilight
5. The Father Figures of Twilight.
6. If You Can’t Beat ’em, Join ’em: Using Popular Literature in the Classroom
7. Big Heart in the Air*…”Why Doesn’t My Husband Understand?”
8. Living in the wake of Twilight
9. What if I’m Not the Superhero…What if I’m the Bad Guy?
10. Bracelet Make –n- take
11. Craft make n take:  Forks Clear Rock Pins
12. Creating a Twilight Fan site/Webmaster Gurus
13. The Physiology of Twilight:  Could Renesmee Really Happen?
14. Film Drips – Vamps in Film
15. Short Bites – Vamps in Lit
16. Bloodsucking Snacks Workshop
17. What’s with this Fan Fiction Stuff?
18. The Appeal of the Twilight Saga Across Generations
19. Bella Swan: Nobody’s Wilting Parrot Tulip
20. lyana Kadushin:  The Voice of  The Twilight Audio books
21. Twilight: the Series, the Fandom, the Movie Workshop
22. Twilight Saga Book roundtable
23. Inscribed Narratives of a Circumscribed Life: How Life Imitates Fiction in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight
24. Bella Swan at Hogwarts: The Important Influence of the Potter Novels and Potter Mania on Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Saga
25. Why We Love Twilight: The Artistry and Meaning of the Bella Swan Novels
26. Oh my, I’m in Love With a Vampire: What makes Twilight Vamps Hot and Other Vamps Not
27. Team Bella: Desire, Collectivity, Identity and the Sociology of What Makes the Story So Compelling for Its Fans
28. Twilight Saga Archetypes: Chiseling away at the Marble Façade
29. So Many Species, So Little Me! The Men of Stephenie Meyer’s Books
30. Twilight Saga Literary Influences: Brit Lit Was Never This Much Fun
31. Twilight Puppet Presentation and Make-n-Take
32. Innocence Preserved:  Holden Caulfield’s Parallels with a Modern-Day Vampire
33. There Are No Small Characters, Only Fewer Lines: Discussion of the Importance of the Cullen Family
34. Minor Characters, but Major to Us:  Discussion of the Quileutes and Humans
35. Consuming Desires: Capitalizing on Romance in Twilight
36. Beautiful or Strong? A Consideration of Female Roles in the Twilight Series

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 for two attendees only $375!  That’s a $125 savings from the current price.  It’s our lowest registration price to date!
Register and PAY by May 13 to qualify!*
*Attendees having already paid are not eligible for this promotion.
*After filling out a registration form, an invoice will be sent showing the promotional price.
Promotional registrants will be entered in the “Every 50th wins an Ipod” promotion.
No price reduction on “Texas BBQ with Kaleb” Luncheon.

The Hillywood Players are coming to SSIF!

You know them from the wonderfully-produced videos on their youtube channel.  Now meet them in person!  Not only will you learn about how they create their remarkable movie paradies, but you can learn their “Twilight Parady Dance” straight from their video!
And if you are voted King or Queen of our Real Forks Prom,
you’ll get to dance the royalty dance with your choice of:
Edward, Bella, Alice, or Jasper!
Register now for the chance to hang out with the Hillywood Players!
www.TheHillywoodShow.com
www.Myspace.com/TheHillywoodShow

NEW PROM-ONLY TICKET SPECIAL
Want to attend just THE REAL FORKS PROM but not the other events?
Now you can!
A limited supply* of PROM-ONLY tickets are available for $50 each.
This ticket allows you entry to The Real Forks Prom on Saturday, June 27, 2009.
Enjoy all the bands, watch the crowning of the Prom King & Queen, learn the “Twilight Parady Dance” from The Hillywood Players, and have a great time!
To purchase Prom-Only Tickets, please send an email with names of each prom guest to [email protected].  You will be sent a Paypal invoice.
*Tickets sold on a first-come, first-served basis.  While supplies last.

SUNDAY-ONLY EVENTS TICKET SPECIAL
Enjoy the SSIF vendor area, the Twilight Art Gallery, the Graduation Breakfast with commencement speech by MTV’s Larry Carroll, and the SSIF Auction benefiting Forks High School…just $50 per ticket.*
To purchase Sunday-Only Tickets, please send an email with names of guests to [email protected].  You will be sent a Paypal invoice.
*Tickets sold on a first-come, first-served basis.  While supplies last.

LARRY CARROLL TO MC THE REAL FORKS PROM
Meet MTV’s Mr. Twilight Tuesdays when he is our Master of Ceremonies at the Real Forks Prom.   We are sad that Sam Cushion (twirock.com) won’t be joining us for this, but we want to wish him and his wife congratulations on their new baby who is to be born during SSIF!!  And, of course, you don’t want to miss Larry’s commencement speech at our Graduation Breakfast Sunday.

SPECIAL TWILIGHT MOVIE SCREENING
Ever get tired of not being able to scream and swoon when Edward first appears on screen?  Ever wish the other people in the movie theatre would stop shh-ing you when you quote every movie line?
Well, now’s your chance to get crazy at our
Fans-only, all-out, get-crazy Twilight Movie Screening.
Right after our bonfire at La Push, we will return to Forks High School for an anything goes Twilight viewing!
Cat calls, wolf whistles, even RIFFING (think MST 3000) in the comfort of this fan-only event.  The Forks High School ASB will be on hand selling drinks and snacks.

REMINDERS
Register for the “Texas BBQ with Kaleb” Luncheon and be eligible to win an autographed photo of Robert Pattinson.  Don’t miss Kaleb’s Keynote presentation:
“Bitten by Twilight”

Sign up to play in the first ever
“Bella Swan Memorial Volleyball Tournament”
Choose your team:
Stupid Shiny Volvo Owners
Irritable Grizzlies
Vol(leyball)-Turi
Newborns
Select yours when registering!

IMPORTANT WAIVER FORMS
Attendees under 18 must submit a completed and notarized Parental permission form.

Anyone participating in the “Bella Swan Memorial Volleyball Tournament” must complete two waiver forms.

DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER AND PAY NOW FOR SSIF…YOU COULD WIN AN IPOD NANO!!
SEE YOU IN FORKS