Champion Firm, P.C. - May 2020

THE TIMELESS CHARM OF THE DRIVE-IN MOVIE Plus, How to Create Your Own Outdoor Cinema

in “Back to the Future,” and shortly after, “The Sandlot” hit the big screen and gave us lines that we’d quote for the next decade (“You’re killin’ me, Smalls!”). As of 2018, USA Today estimated that only about 330 drive-in theaters still exist in the United States. But if you don’t have one in your area, there’s a way you can enjoy the outdoor movie experience without having to leave your backyard. Your outdoor cinema starts with a projector. If you don’t have one, they are readily available to purchase at most big- box stores. For playing the movie, you’ll need a laptop and streaming service or a DVD or Blu-ray player. You’ll connect these devices to your projector through an HDMI port. As long as you’re not broadcasting to the whole neighborhood, stereo or computer speakers should be just fine, but you can also opt for a Bluetooth speaker that will give your audio a big boost. Next, you’ll need a flat surface to display the movie. A plain, white bedsheet makes a good screen, or you can make your own with white fabric from craft stores or online. Cushions, blankets, and outdoor hanging lights add a fun touch to your cinema. Just be sure to turn the lights off before the movie begins — and silence those cellphones! Once your setup is complete, select your movie, get the popcorn popping, and enjoy some movie magic right in your backyard.

Summertime is synonymous with many childhood experiences: hours splashing in the pool, sleepaway camp, and snow cones, to name a few. A quintessential summer destination that isn’t as common these days is the drive-in theater, yet many childhood memories are built on this little bit of nostalgia. The first drive-in theater opened in 1933 in Camden, New Jersey. At the time, films cost 25 cents per person, plus 25 cents per car, and drive-ins usually got movies in the second run, after they’d shown at indoor theaters. The trend started off slow, but by the ‘50s, Americans had fully embraced the outdoor theater experience. The ‘80s brought a charismatic Michael J. Fox to audiences

Why The Champion Firm Donated 25 Laptops to a Local High School Making Education Accessible

To help local students continue their education during the pandemic, The Champion Firm donated 25 new laptops to Campbell High School in Smyrna. These laptops went to students who did not have access to a computer at home. While these new computers don’t replace the high school experience — especially for our graduating seniors — we hope they will help prevent our local students from falling behind and allow them to pick up right where they left off when the school doors open again. We wish the best for the students, teachers, and administration who have had to find unique solutions to this unexpected challenge.

“In the U.S., we believe the best way to improve lives is to improve public education.” –Bill Gates The end of this school year didn’t play out the way anyone expected. The COVID-19 pandemic forced schools around the world to shut down for weeks, and students were expected to continue their education at home. Many excellent teachers in our area were able to adapt their lesson plans to a digital format and help their students' learning continue largely uninterrupted. However, it became painfully clear that not all students have the resources available to them for remote learning.

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