RIVER RAIDER

Over the past several weeks, schools across the country are seeing a disturbing new trend using Gelblaster guns or Orbeez guns that shoot a liquid or frozen projectile. While these guns are similar to “air soft” guns, they can be easily mistaken for a lethal firearm that can lead to unintended consequences. If fired at someone, these projectiles can still cause bodily harm. We are providing the Vermont statute that covers these issues. Many schools in other states have seen these guns show up on school property and have required a law enforcement response. Please be reminded of 13 V.S.A § 4004 which covers possession of dangerous or deadly weapon in a school bus or school building or on school property.

Vermont Youth Dancers bring the classic story of the Wizard of Oz to life in a full length theatre dance production to current music in Far From Home, In Search of the Emerald City. In our story, Dorothy Gale feels confined to her small farm and longs to break free on her own.  Once she is far away, however, it is her truest wish to make her way back home!  As they become entangled in a battle of good and evil, both she and her new friends must complete a journey of self-discovery…learning that they each have what they need within themselves to triumph in the end.  Will Dorothy realize that her own bravery and spirit will help her overcome evil and lead her home?

VYD delights audiences with their unique blend of exciting hip-hop and compelling lyrical choreography, with song choices that “tell” the story. Dance itself is infused with drama as the cast brings characters to life through movement and acting, with imaginative staging, beautiful costumes, and brilliant set pieces and lighting. Vermont Youth Dancers is a local dance company of area elementary, middle and high school students founded in 2006. 

BRMS students performing are Nadia Muller, Avery Brisbin, Hazel Fasching, Audrey Rogers, Addison Randall, Violet Clough, Gabby Cowan, and Pilar Medina, along with many BRMS alumni.

Far From Home, In Search of the Emerald City performs at Mount Mansfield Union High School in Jericho, Vermont on April 9 at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. and on April 10 at 1:30 p.m.  More information about VYD along with ticket information can be found at vermontyouthdancers.org