Star Trek: New Voyages Aftermath
George Takei, who originated the role of Mr. Sulu in the 1960s classic TV show and can currently be seen on the hit TV show Heroes, stars in the newest episode of Star Trek: New Voyages. After viewing the episode screened at the latest DAVE School graduation, Takei said he was impressed with the caliber of work done by the graduating class, “Amazing things have been done, and it's comparable to what's on network TV. It's really impressive.”

James Cawley, creator and executive producer of the Web series, said he was also blown away by the visual effects provided by the DAVE School students. The student computer animators completed 658 shots, which he said was about three times more than the number created for any modern Star Trek television episode. “It's definitely Hollywood magic created in Florida,” Cawley said. “We developed a network-quality film and have raised the bar for fan films.”

The number of shots being created by DAVE School students rose greatly from the initially planned 150, as producers continued to add more special effects. "The amount of work done at the DAVE School could have cost producers well over a half-million dollars at a commercial facility." said DAVE School instructor Lee Stringer.

The Day after graduation, Takei and the crew of New Voyages hung out with DAVE School, alumni and faculty at the school over breakfast and chit-chat. The crew and Takei signed the Master-Replica Enterprise model that now sits in the DAVE School conference room.

Later that day, Takei did an Interview for “Geekza,” a web podcast show hosted by DAVE School students Teague "Fig" Chrystie and Chris Hanel. The interview was video taped on the DAVE School green screen stage. From New Voyages to Tim Hardaway, they covered just about everything in this entertaining casual interview.

Later in the morning Takei also appeared on iVillage LIVE, a show filmed at Universal Orlando. He sampled The Love Chef's cooking and discussed his role on New Voyages.

It was an exciting and busy day for the cast and crew of Star Trek: New Voyages and with the help of the DAVE School graduating class of March '07, New Voyages, World Enough and Time will soon be debuting to audiences around the world.

Related Links:
	Star Trek: New Voyages
	Geekza Interview with George Takei - Warning! strong language
	West Orange Times Article
	iVillage LIVE

Locks of Love day at The DAVE School
On Friday March 30th, several DAVE School students and faculty gathered together to donate their hair to Locks of Love. Block 4 Instructor Lee Stringer, Housing Coordinator Karla Van Horn and alumni Jill Richter and current student TJ Hassmer all donated hair for the cause. A minimum of 10 inches of hair was required per donation.

Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.

At last count nearly $2,000 has been raised and DAVE School owner's Jeff and Anne Scheetz have pledged to match the donations raised through the event.

Related Links:
	Locks of Love
	more images: DAVE School Gallery