Battle of the Bands 2011

There was a time before I was a Sailfish. I knew where the school was located in comparison to the beach, Iknew where the school was located in comparison to City Place (outdoor mall), and I knew that the school held an event called,
Battle of the Bands!

Every spring semester, Palm Beach Atlantic University holds a Battle of the Bands. This event is one of my favorites. When I was a senior in high school, I attended the Battle of the Bands. I was excited to see how the students interacted with each other. I understood that PBA was a Christian school and was excited to see it first hand. A tour is wonderful but attending a PBA event felt a lot more real.

This past Battle of the Bands event happened to fall during an Open House event. With that said, there were many high school seniors. There were free T-Shirts being thrown, free iTunes gift cards being given, and plenty of free soda being handed to the audience. Let's not forget to mention those bumpin' beats. A few bands competed for the ultimate prize! Only one would leave the Rubin Arena (in the gym) with the grand title.

The audience and the judges loved the band,

Carry on and the Wayward Sons!

They took home a little more than a T-Shirt, an iTunes gift card, and a soda. They won the Battle of the Bands 2011!

Tele-Counselors!

What is a Tele-Counselor?

Tele-Counselors are PBA students that call prospective students to identify their interest level. They are interested in building friendships and sharing their PBA experiences. From freshmen to seniors, our Tele-Counselors are diverse. Some Tele-Counselors are international students, and others are from right down the road. Don't be shy! Answer the phone. They are excited to hear that you have expressed an interest in PBA. Our Tele-Counselors work Monday through Thursday from 4 to 9. They're also here on Fridays from 3 to 6 and on Saturdays from 9-1.

Tips for Parents!

As your high school senior begins to prepare for PBA, you, as a parent, may begin to feel like you are losing them. You're not! They will always be your little one. The picture on the left is of a freshman that now lives in Baxter Hall. Her name is Skye and she is from Sarasota. Like Skye, many students and their parents come to visit the school. This jpicture just happens to be at one of the very many events we offer for students and their parents.

When I came to college (Fall 2008), I was a commuter, which meant I lived at home with both of my parents. It was very hard to adjust to PBA, because I felt like I was not part of the community. When it came to friends, I had a very small amount. I was miserable.

In the summer of 2009, I worked at Admissions. It was a whole lot of fun. They offered me free housing, because I was working 40 hours a week. I brought it up to my parents. At first, they weren't too thrilled. They didn't want to lose me. I am their only child, and I have always been over protected. They eventually agreed that it would be a wonderful experience.

After the summer of 2009, it was time to leave dorm life and return home for my second year of college. I could not figure out why God had given me such a huge blessing, and then taken it away just as fast. As much as I love my parents, I really was starting to enjoy living away from home. I had learned a great deal and God knew that.

I received an email that was said that my scholarship was going to extend onto the Fall/Spring semester. This meant that I would not be leaving dorm life! Words could not describe the excitement. Now my parents really felt like they were going to lose me. This idea of now moving into Weyenberg Hall instead of home was confusing for them. No doubt we were all nervous about the changes.

Since then, I have been living in Weyenberg Hall, participated in multiple clubs and organizations, met many wonderful friends, and felt comfortable being called a PBA Sailfish. I love PBA's community, because it is a home away from home. Moms and Dads, it will never replace real home; don't even fret about that.

...And Getting Caught in the Rain.

Most students would say that their favorite things about PBA are the Christian Atmosphere and the location. We are located directly in downtown West Palm Beach, FL. Nearby, City place stands. City Place is like an outdoor mall. There's a movie theatre, various restaurants, multiple shops, live music on certain nights, and much more. It is also in walking distance of PBA's campus. Although City Place is a great place for entertainment, it is also a marvelous place for job opportunities. Because it is so close to PBA, many PBA students work there.

Well, who wants to walk anywhere when it is raining outside?

Apparently, not many people. The sidewalks are, for the most part, empty.

However, sometimes, you'll run into some students that are running for shelter. I know it doesn't look like it in the picture, but it was raining pretty hard at this point.

While some simply run, others remember to bring their umbrellas...and run.

That building in the back is the Greene Complex for sports and recreation. I don't see any athletes outside.

I want to take this moment to let you know that, in order to get these pictures, I creeped on people. Another wonderful thing about PBA is the size. You pretty much know most of the students at the school, which makes creeping on people, creeping on friends.

Even the plants are getting soaked.

Just be grateful that you were not on a tour during this rainstorm.

If you are interested in getting a tour just call us at 561.803.2992.

Stay classy and dry,

Jenny Bacallao on behalf of Admissions

Feb 2011- CoffeeHouse

Like Monday Night Live (MNL), Coffeehouses are huge events at Palm Beach Atlantic University. These kinds of events are great for socializing and supporting one another. Before MNL showed up, Coffeehouse was my favorite PBA social event. There's something about live music, coffee, and fellowship that just sounds so appealing.

Luckily, there is a Coffeehouse this Friday at 9:09!

Coffeehouse Line Up

1. Alex Franks and David Denton : Singing/Piano/Ukulele

2. Macayla Prevost: Singing/Guitar

3. Alli Lenk: Singing/Acoustic Guitar

4. Jenny Bacallao, Peter Copan, James Carter III: Singing/Guitar/Piano

5. Robbie Santis: Singing/Guitar

6. Evelyn DeJesus: Poetry Reading

7. Tebby Burrows: Singing

8. Tabitha Meeks: Singing/Piano

9. Crysys

10. Angie Caswell: Singing/ Electric-Acoustic guitar

11. Maco Monthervil: Acoustic Guitar Duo

I am pretty excited about this Coffeehouse, because the theme is chocolate! I hear there are going to be candles, decorations, and, obviously, chocolate. However, the line up for musicians is way better than the candles, decorations, and chocolate combined.

Let's get to the point. I. AM. EXCITED.

Monday Night Live (2nd Show)

Monday Night Live is done every few months. This is a shame, because it is very popular on campus. After the superbowl (Congrats G.B.) MNL (Monday Night Live) was on the brain. The actors were preparing, the costumes were getting put into boxes, the props were being counted, and the audience was gathering. On the MNL Facebook event page, over 200 people said they would be coming.

Over 200 people were jammed into the HKP Recital Hall. Some students were on the laps of others while most students were sitting on the aisles. One of the cast members peeked through a backstage door and told the cast that there were more people standing than there were people sitting. The nerves were about to burst through the roof. Although nerves were high, the excitement in that recital hall was much more immense.

The cast is made up of PBA students and 2 Resident Directors, Jeff Timmer(RD of Weyenberg Hall, Rinker Hall, and Samaritan Garden Apartments) and Amy Burroughs (RD of Baxter Hall). It is evident that they are all in it for the fun. They have been preparing for their February Show since their last show, in October, ended. It takes a long time to prepare for these things, like script writing and video editing.

Monday Night Live is similar to
Saturday Night Live. There's a host and a musical guest for each MNL show. It is composed of various skits that are each separated by a video clip. At the very end, the video bloopers are shown.

For now, the MNL cast is preparing for their April showing. It would be nice to have a March MNL, but there just isn't enough time to prepare. I think I can speak for the entire student body when I say, we are super excited for the April MNL.

The Glorious Outside

While the North receives snow up to their ears, we, in our shorts and flipflops, skip on the various green lawns located all throughout the PBA campus. A few of us were watching the weather channel and noticed the warnings near Michigan. It is hard to imagine living anywhere super cold like that. I've lived in West Palm Beach, FL, my entire life. I have visited colder locations and have never felt like I could fully enjoy it. The cold weather is just not my cup of tea.

THAT'S ANOTHER THING!

I can't imagine drinking hot liquids all of the time. I'm not saying that, as a Northerner, you can't drink cold liquids. I'm just saying that most people would think you were ridiculous if you were drinking an iced coffee in 20 degree weather. I like smoothies too much. Anyways, I am really enjoying this weather. Currently it is 80 degrees outside. I've seen many students with surf boards and tan lines.

THEN AGAIN!

I get pretty cold at 65 degree weather. The coldest I have ever been in was 17 degrees. That was in DC during the holidays. I thought I was going to die. My Florida Jeans (yes, that is a THING) were too thin and very far from being considered any kind of shield. I learned my lesson. I had thick and unflattering jeans on the next day. However, I had scarfs, thick socks, thermals, huge jackets, and straightened hair. Other than the hair, I looked like a pillow. If I had fallen I would have bounced right back up.

LONG STORY SHORT!

PBA is a great place, because it is beach weather (most of) all year round. It depends on where you're from. Just because I would not go outside doesn't mean you would not. Maybe you would consider West Palm Beach as having beach weather all year round.


Here's proof of THE GLORIOUS OUTSIDE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAHgl7J3ewc