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HAVE
YOU HEARD what they're saying about EVE's programs, workshops and classes?
THE
BEST SONGS I NEVER SANG
During the February 1, 2009 performance at the North Ridgeville Library,
one audience member reported that he "... must have crushed my wife's
hand at least five times ... " as he got wrapped up in the emotions
of the lyrics.
CLEVELAND
FACES AND PLACES
Frances Zingales (Teacher, Holy Cross School, Euclid, Ohio), "Very
professional, enthusiastic and entertaining! While all enjoyed [the] program
and were inspired by it, teachers enjoyed it most!"
THE
DONAHEYS:POLITICIANS AND ARTISTS
Fred Miller (Tuscarawas Historical Society), The program "...fulfilled
our requirements to the 'T' " and the audience "... enjoyed
the transitions from the eras -- well done."
FAVORITE
GREAT LAKES STORIES
"I didn't even
have a chance to yawn during your presentation!" -- audience member
at the Lorain County Historical Society presentation on May 19, 2004.
MEET
THE PEOPLE: CLARISSA MARKS
Angie McKitrick (Fourth grade teacher; Prospect School, Elyria, Ohio),
"Superb! The kids enjoyed it and [the performance] allowed them to
see in what ways they could present information on their women [that]
they will be researching. ...[The program] provided historic info that
was fitting with curriculum and gave students a model for oral presentations."
MEET
THE PEOPLE: THE OHIO PIONEERS
Third Grade Teachers (Taft Elementary School, Lakewood, Ohio), "Just
by reading the children's faces during the program and seeing their enthusiasm
told me they enjoyed it thoroughly." "I found this to be a very
high-caliber production that was keyed at just the right pitch for our
children."
OHIO
GHOST STORIES
Nan Livergood (Program Chair, Fourthurs Club, Elyria, Ohio), "We
enjoyed the dramatics... We enjoyed her (Bette Lou) as much as the program
she presented."
Jan
Orseno (Program Chair, St. Peter's United Church Of Christ, Amherst, Ohio),
"Everyone thoroughly enjoyed your presentation! You are animated
an enthusiastic and those qualities transfer to your audience!"
ORDINARY
PEOPLE IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES: STORIES FROM W.W.II
Amy Trotter (Program Director, Ritter Library, Vermilion, Ohio), "It
was perfect!"
SALUTE
TO SWING
Paula Reed (Director of Education, Western Reserve Historical Society),
One of the "most beloved programs" produced at the Historical
Society.
YO,
HO, HO AND A BOTTLE OF RUM
Jane Barthels of the American Association of University Women when asked
what part of the program would she like to change, responded: "Don't
tamper with it!"
Docent
Workshops
Jan Vetrhus (Bicentennial Committee, Madison, Indiana), "Any community
is lucky to have you working with them!"
Cuyahoga
Community College Encore Classes:
Ohio's
Own History
Student evaluation: "It was as if I went to 'Story time' for seniors,
she (Bette Lou) is a "one woman show" an worth the price of
admission."
Great Lakes Stories
Student evaluation: The classes "... are spellbinding!"
From Sea To Shining
Sea (American History)
Teddi Gideon
(student) evaluation: "I always hated history and never did
well. I am now taking my second history class by choice & thoroughly
enjoying it. Bette Lou Higgins makes history come alive!"
Student Evaluations:
"An interesting and fun class, as usual."; "She's outstanding!
Excellent topics, research, presentation -- would sign up for her classes
in a heart-beat."
Read
a student's reaction to a school performance of MEET THE PEOPLE: THE OHIO
PIONEERS.
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