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Who are the BATS?
Who are the BATS?
Ever wonder who operates the lights and sound equipment during school assemblies?
The BATS do!
We are a team of Benson students (and two advisers) who operate and maintain the lighting and sound equipment used during assemblies, dances and other Benson Tech community events around the school.
Also, during the school year, our auditorium is rented by outside organizations and BATS may be asked to provide some technical support for those events. Past events have included town hall meetings for government officials, concerts, and graduation ceremonies. Sometimes, these events require renters to bring in extra sound and lighting equipment which gives the crew a chance to learn more about stagecraft beyond what we do in BATS.
Requirements to Join the Crew
Requirements to Join the Crew
- No experience is necessary. We train you on how to operate spotlights, curtains, stage lights, portable and in-house sound equipment and more.
- Anyone can join, but you must be willing to learn new things, listen to instructions, and get a little dirty from time to time.
- You must be willing to stay after school for meetings, training and events.
- Training sessions happen on a weekly basis during the fall.
- Crew schedule can be accessed through the BATS Google Classroom.
- It is important to maintain a "C" or better in all classes because on the day of events you may need to miss a class to assist in set-up, take downs or rehearsals.
If you are interested in joining our crew, contact Tammy Hite by visiting Room C-141 or Email: thite@pps.net.
Crew Responsibilities and Expectations
Crew Responsibilities and Expectations
- Crew members will demonstrate professionalism and respect for all school personnel, students, crew members, club advisers and school visitors at all times.
- Crew members are responsible for checking Google Classroom on a regular basis for upcoming events and announcements.
- Arrive to all club activities on-time, prepared and ready to work.
- NO CELL PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES during all events, meetings and training session unless authorized by club advisers.
- Crew members will not leave events or posted stations without the knowledge or permission of the club advisers.
- Crew members will not wrestle or fight and always keep their hands to themselves.
- Keep all equipment in good working order. Report any malfunctioning or damaged equipment immediately to club advisers.
- Crew members will be responsible for keeping equipment, storage areas and work areas clean, free of garbage and organized.
- Crew members will wear club badges at all times during events.
- All Benson High School conduct and attendance rules will be enforced as outlined in The Handbook on Student Responsibility, Rights, and Discipline.
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