WHAT STUDENTS SAY
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WHAT ADMINISTRATORS SAY
"COMETRY presented an all school assembly at Minneapolis High School and it was truly an amazing opportunity for our student body. Students and faculty were so excited about Chad and Iggy's presentation, they truly connected with our students during the presentation. One of the best school assemblies I have witnessed in 30 years of education." - Jay Macy Principal Minneapolis Jr/Sr High School I had a pretty good idea that your program would be excellent, but after hearing the comments from people, I can now say it was AWESOME! I have never seen our students so attentive at an assembly---you certainly captured their attention, and your messages to them was great. I saw some of the best behavior from some of our worst-behaved students during your presentation. That certainly says a lot about what you did! - Rick Lin Assistant Principal Gallatin High School "As an educator and school administrator, I am always on the look-out for programs and speakers that present appropriate messages for high school audiences -- but those programs also have to interest students. This is just such a program. The messages are timeless and appropriate for any school setting, parochial to public. The presentors engage the student audience with their blend of poetry and comedy, drawing the students into the performance. Students thoroughly enjoyed the performance. I'd highly recommend the presentation for grades 7 and up." - Marty Heintz Vice Principal Teurlings Catholic High School Lafayette, LA "Your jokes kept everyone rolling on the floor with laughter, and you were able to teach us all something useful. We were all able to take away something by hearing about your idea of G.R.A.V. leadership. Researching others really struck me as something important, and I decided to try and do that more in my own life after your presentation. I was impressed that you were able to present the concept of a G.R.A.V. leader by incorporating it with comic relief. All of the members were interested in your stories, and they were engaged during the presentation. Your contribution really helped to make our region meeting a success." -Kathy Johnson Region 5 VP of Public Relations Texas FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) "Through comedy, poetry, and thought-provoking messages, students focused intently on each component of the presentation. Students commented that the information presented was “applicable, real, funny, unique, and was different than anything we had done before.” Chad and Iggy are passionate about reaching their audience, and demonstrate an energy that is contagious." -Teri L Corwin ASB Advisor/Activity Coordinator Glacier Peak High School Seattle WA "The time and effort that you put into your inspirational speeches is greatly appreciated. Not only did the presentation address key points in being an influential leader, it was also engaging and upbeat. With your help, our members have the opportunity to all become G.R.A.V. leaders. We would like to express our gratitude to you. The inspiration and fellowship that you provided for our organization will help us flourish." - Kate Wellmann Region 4 President Texas FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) "I really liked the energy they gave their message with. They did an excellent job involving the students and maintaining their attentiveness while sharing important information. They had a variety of ways to engage the students, making their presentation fun and entertaining. I thought they were outstanding!" - Trenton Douglas Southeast of Saline High School Salina, KS "CoMeTrY’s message was an inspiration to all of those in attendance. By combining comedy and poetry you and Iggy showed our members a different way to express themselves and how to be a G.R.A.V. leader. The members of my chapter were still talking about your message on Monday when we returned to school and shared all they learned from you guys!" - Shaila Bishop Region 2 VP of Correspondence Texas FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) "Chad and Iggy, Thank you for letting us into the world of COMETRY. You guys did an awesome job! The youth are still talking about you and that's amazing! You were able to affect them in a new way, more than what other speakers have tried to do. An email I got from a parent said, "Cometry got rave reviews...to have a 15 year old boy say poetry was "great" is quite an accomplishment!" Thanks again!" - Melissa Shapley St. Richards Youth Minister Jackson, MS |
We brought COMETRY back to the University of South Alabama because what you two do is amazing. The fusion of comedy and poetry is truly like nothing else I’ve seen in the college market. Students are taken on a roller coaster ride of emotions when they attend a COMETRY show and I think the ride is so beneficial to them. Giving someone the opportunity to laugh, cry, and have their mind opened all in one show is truly special and I don’t know of anyone else that could do it the way you two do. I will say it’s something that has to be experienced. Watching the videos will give you a taste, but being in the same space as you two, well, it’s something else. We're looking at how we can bring COMETRY back to USA again (for the 3rd time)! I think there will always be someone who can benefit from a COMETRY performance. - Heather Sprinkle University Programs Coordinator University of South Alabama COMETRY ROCKED! Had tons of students in an audience. They laughed, clapped, and had a blast. Several students stayed after to meet Iggy and Chad. They were more than early. Had a great time getting to know both of them further. Very easy to work with. Seemed like we were all old friends. Students loved the show and several wanted them to come back soon! - Maria Scafide Director of Student Activities, Mississippi Gulf Coast Comm College, Perkinston Campus "As a small school, we don't have a lot of funds so booking an act is always a gamble. In this case, it was absolutely money well spent. Iggy and Chad are easy-going, professional, and timely which makes working with them simple and stress free. Most importantly, the students found them engaging, entertaining, and relatable. We will most definitely be having them back, and I encourage anyone and everyone to book them if you are looking for a great blend of creativity, education, and entertainment. " - Ashlie R. Daigle Director of Student Involvement, Centenary College of Louisiana "Iggy and Chad were extremely easy to work with, were passionate about what they do and put on a fantastic show. They were able to go with the flow and adapt when they needed to. It was easy to tell how much they each cared about their craft and putting on a quality performance. It was a pleasure working with COMETRY " - Jason A. Chapman Assistant Director of Student Activities Southwestern University "Very professional. On time. Good crowd for a cafeteria show. Several students waited after to talk with them. The material was appropriate for the crowd and atmosphere. They were both delightful to meet." - Sonya Edwards Students Activities Director Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Gautier, MS "I was completely caught off guard by COMETRY. I mean, really, how much can you expect from two young guys - one reading his own poetry and the other trying to be funny??!! However, I was engaged immediately when Iggy took the stage. I was mesmerized by his voice, his actions, and his complete involvement in the moment - he was living and breathing his words. Then Chad followed at the perfect moment. The laughter and fun he brought was the perfect antidote to the depth and intensity of the poetry. The combination of poetry and comedy to produce "cometry" was a wonderful experience for me as I know it would be for audiences of all ages." - Shawnee Harle Former College Administrator (32 years) Calgary, Canada |