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''Previous page has been moved to [[Geek Prom 2009 Event Coordination]] for archival.'' | ''Previous page has been moved to [[Geek Prom 2009 Event Coordination]] for archival.'' | ||
[[ | [[File:PS1_Group_Geek_Prom.jpg|800px|thumb|none|Members of Pumping Station: One pose for a group picture. '''Top Row from left to right:''' Jeanette Thraen, Jeff Kantarek, Paul Mantz, Nicolle Neulist, Eric Michaud, Sacha De'Angeli, Michael McCune. '''Middle Row:''' Teddie Goldenberg, Tim Saylor, John Stoner, Avner Shanan, Jasna Delic, Jordan Bunker, Zach Schneider. '''Bottom Row:''' Dan Krol, John Albert, Eliza]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Abstract_dance.jpg|200px|frame|right|Geek Prom 2009]] | ||
On June 13, 2009 Pumping Station: One held its grand opening ceremony at Co-Prosperity Sphere aptly named "Geek Prom". | On June 13, 2009 Pumping Station: One held its grand opening ceremony at Co-Prosperity Sphere aptly named "Geek Prom". Attendees included PS:One members, visitors from CCCKC, American Science and Surplus, locals interested in a lesson in improper dancing and more. The event itself included musical performances by GAZEBO! vs. One Punch, Liz Revision, Thin Man, and one other DJ whose name I can't think of. Other entertainment on exhibit was a science fair competition, an up-to-the-minute photo booth and Graffiti Reasearch Labs' Laser Tag 2.0. | ||
===Science Fair=== | === Science Fair === | ||
Nicolle Neulist won a mystery box from American Science & Surplus for her winning entry in the science fair, 8-bit Music Composition on a Commodore 128. | Nicolle Neulist won a mystery box from American Science & Surplus for her winning entry in the science fair, 8-bit Music Composition on a Commodore 128. | ||
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Other entrants include: | Other entrants include: | ||
* Wallflower discouragement kit - Jestin Stoffel | * Wallflower discouragement kit - Jestin Stoffel | ||
* Boogiepants | * Boogiepants - John Stoner | ||
* RepRap - Sacha De'Angeli & John Stoner | * RepRap - Sacha De'Angeli & John Stoner | ||
* God Helmet | * God Helmet | ||
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* Sake Brewing - John Albert | * Sake Brewing - John Albert | ||
===Best Dressed Couple=== | === Best Dressed Couple === | ||
<p>Nat won with his great kilt along with 2 others. | <p>Nat won with his great kilt along with 2 others. | ||
[[ | [[File:Geek_Prom_best_dressed.jpg|200px|frame|none|Best Dressed 'Couple' Winners]]</p> | ||
===Photos=== | === Photos === | ||
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/opacity/sets/72157619759735956/ Flickr set by | * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/opacity/sets/72157619759735956/ Flickr set by Anne] | ||
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/dumptruck/sets/72157619854169986/ "Photo Booth" Flickr set] | * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/dumptruck/sets/72157619854169986/ "Photo Booth" Flickr set] | ||
===In the Media=== | === In the Media === | ||
[[ | [[File:Geek-Prom-2009-Flyer_thumb.jpg|frame|right|Geek Prom Flyer]] | ||
Prior to the event, Eric Michaud was interviewed by Karl Klockars of Chicagoist about Geek Prom and Hackerspaces. [http://pumpingstationone.org/media/Chicagoist/Chicagoist_Podcast_June_8_2009.mp3] | Prior to the event, Eric Michaud was interviewed by Karl Klockars of Chicagoist about Geek Prom and Hackerspaces. [http://pumpingstationone.org/media/Chicagoist/Chicagoist_Podcast_June_8_2009.mp3] | ||
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