Meet the Staff and Drama Club Officers!

Kalaylah Hazelton

Director of Theatre

Ms. Kalaylah Hazelton is so excited to be a part of the Catawba Ridge community for her second year as a member of the faculty. Born and raised on Hilton Head Island, SC, she eventually made her home in Rock Hill after completing her education at Winthrop University. There, she earned a bachelor's degree in Theatre Performance and a master's degree in the art of teaching theatre.

Ms. Hazelton is passionate about both theatre and education, and she is dedicated to providing students with a nurturing and creative environment. Her primary goal is to help students explore their individuality, develop their unique voices, and, most importantly, prepare them for college and career opportunities.

She looks forward to embarking on this journey with the students and is eager to see all the incredible things they will achieve this year!

Jessie Haynes

Choral/Music Director

Jessie Haynes, a proud Long Island native, is thrilled to be a part of the CR family. Before this, she made a lasting impact as an elementary music teacher at CMS, where she led over 2,000 student musicians through more than 20 productions. Her dedication was recognized when she was named the 2023 Southwest Learning Community Teacher of the Year.

In addition to her teaching career, Jessie is the Artistic Director of the award-winning a cappella sensation, Epiphony, which has been featured on Judge Steve Harvey and the main stage of the Charlotte International Arts Festival. She also serves as an audition coach and offers private lessons in voice, flute, and piano through her studio.

Jessie's love for music was sparked on stage and truly blossomed at the age of 16 when she was selected to tour Europe with the Sound of America Honor Chorus and Band. A proud graduate of Winthrop University, Jessie is excited to return to South Carolina and build an outstanding choral program at CR.

Outside of her professional life, Jessie is immensely grateful for her supportive tribe, which includes E, Pirate Pants, Mia, Blue, Oreo, and many others. "No day but today!" ~ J. Larson

Isabella Jackson

President

Isabella Jackson is a Senior here at CRHS this year. Theater is her greatest passion, she loves being part of such a wonderful program. As President, she helps run meetings, keep everyone in check, and overall create a welcoming environment in the community! Isabella hopes that you enjoy our theatre department as much as she does !!

Ethan Weil

Vice President

Ethan Weil is a Senior this year at Catawba Ridge! He is super excited to share what he loves to do as the Vice President of the Drama Club! As Vice President, he helps the President with her duties, assists the Secretary of Fundraising, and helps keep a welcoming environment. He is so excited for this year! If you have any questions about ITS or the CRHS Drama Club, feel free to ask him!

David Lee Archie

Secretary

David Lee Archie is a Senior this year at Catawba Ridge. He is so excited to represent the program and to do what he loves most! As secretary, David helps keep track of the minutes and attendance at all the meetings. He can't wait to meet everyone and see what we are all able to create this year!

Jackson Lindsey

Secretary of Fundraising

Jackson Lindsey is a Junior this year at Catawba Ridge. He can't wait to get to know all of the new faces more! As Secretary of Fundraising, he handles the funds surrounding bonding events, fundraisers, and out-of-school trips. He plans and runs the fundraisers themselves! His fundraising often helps lower the cost for individual drama club members, so make sure to contact him if you have any questions surrounding donations or fundraising.

Richard Hughes

Historian

Richard Hughes is a Senior this year at Catawba Ridge and he is so excited to be able to meet new people and participate in doing what he loves most! As Historian, he creates graphics and videos that are to be posted to our social medias while also collecting photos to put in our End of Year Slideshow! He can't wait to meet everyone and have a great time this year!

Theodore Merrill

Events Coordinator

Theodore Merrill is a Senior this year at Catawba Ridge and he is incredibly excited to be able to meet everyone and have fun! He's the Events Coordinator this year, which means that he is in charge of all the dates and organization (like scheduling bonding events). He's so excited to see everything this community is able to accomplish this season!!!

Trinity Ellowitch

Thespian Liaison

Trinity Ellowitch is a Junior at Catawba Ridge. She is so excited for this year and getting to meet all new members of the drama club! As Thespian Liaison she keeps track of everyone's thespian points, plan thespian week, and run induction as well as inducting new members into the International Thespian Society. She is so excited for this year and can't wait to work with all of you!

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