I've had to give in to some demands

I've had to give in to some demands.

Some kids didn't finish shooting last night until 11:45pm, then had to report to the ballroom to edit at 6:45am. Kids in Live Reporting had their contest meeting at 7am, Documentary was at 7:30am and Music Soundtrack was at 7:15am. Countless technical problems due to the editing systems at the conference (not our equipment, thankfully), the stress of competition and a rapid-fire schedule of breakout sessions punctuated the day. "Sleep, Watson", they cry. "We need SLEEP!" I've had to give in a little to the mutiny.

After seeing several kids, who were up at 7am for their contest meeting face down in the bed at 10am, sleeping so soundly that a bomb wouldn't roust them, it becomes evident that perhaps they need a little shut eye. Students - 1, Taskmaster - 0.

I'm so proud of the fact that all day long, our students have competed with the video production cream of the crop across the country. They have taken ideas and tips from the breakout sessions and incorporated them into their contest videos. In the face of equipment malfunction or editing snags, they've remained cool and resourceful. With only a little panic in their voices, they've all been able to make deadline and breathe a sigh of relief when they come back to the hotel room with a project that they are proud of.

It hasn't been all work and not play, however. Once the grip loosened a little, students were able to relax a little and enjoy some down time in the pool.
They didn't get much downtime or rest. Unfortunately, while this teacher was making sure her students were in bed at curfew and in their rooms, other teaches/advisors didn't take that job too seriously. We were up until 2am Sat. morning listening to the loud rooms from the other schools. I guess I'll have more demands for sleep tomorrow morning.