By Dylan Compton

When watching Watership Down the first thing I noticed was how beautiful the scenery was. Each background is a watercolor painting and in some scenes, they layer the paintings to achieve depth which creates amazing visuals.

The movie follows a group of rabbits that leave their home because a physic rabbit sensed that something bad was going to happen and humans would destroy their home. While Watership Down was made for children however I feel that the movie suits a teen/adult audience much better, because the movie lacks humor, and has a very serious tone. Towards the end of the movie, there are some pretty graphic scenes that young audiences may not enjoy. The animation in Watership Down is up to standard considering the period it was made. I also quite like the voice actors chosen, they almost perfectly fit the characters and their personalities.

Overall I would rate Watership Down an 8/10.

St. Patrick's Day is a couple of weeks away, so we scoured the History books to find out more about Ireland's patron saint.  While his name day is normally celebrated with bacchanalia, what do we really know about the man, himself?

1) St. Patrick was not Irish

He is the patron saint of Ireland, but St. Patrick was born in what is now either Scotland or Wales.  His parents, Calpurnius and Conchessa, were Roman citizens.

2) St. Patrick was brought to Ireland as a slave.

As a teenager, St. Patrick was kidnapped by a pirate raiding party, sold into slavery, and brought to Ireland by his new owner.  His role was to tend to the sheep, which he did for many years before escaping to a monastery in England.  He became a devout follower of Christianity and was ordained a Bishop, after which he returned to Ireland as a missionary.

3) St. Patrick wore blue vestments, not green.

All surviving artworks of St. Patrick show him wearing blue robes.  Green became known as a national color for Ireland sometime during the 17th century.

4) Despite his title, St. Patrick technically is not a saint.

St. Patrick was never actually officially canonized as a saint.  However many still recognize his contributions to the Catholic church and he remains a spiritual figure.

5) “Drowning the Shamrock” likely started with St. Patrick, himself.

The tradition of drinking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day began when an innkeeper was being stingy with a bottle of whiskey.  St. Patrick announced that everybody should have "a drop of the hard stuff.”  There was a brief period when drinking on St. Patrick's Day was banned, but the tradition, as we know, has since returned in full force.

6) “Patrick” was not St. Patrick's given name.

St. Patrick's given name was Maewyn Succat. It was not until he became a priest that he adopted a new name after Patricius, a Latin name for “father.”

7) St Patrick's Day is held on the anniversary of his death.

In the Catholic tradition, the day that a saint passes away is considered a holy day to celebrate ascension into heaven.  St. Patrick passed away on March 17.

8) St. Patrick probably did not drive all of the snakes out of Ireland.

One of the most popular myths about St. Patrick is that he rid the country of snakes.  Modern science tells us that Ireland has always been a fairly cold country, so it is not likely that there were ever that many snakes there.

Members of the Art Club, under advisor, Mr. Josh Groves, created several, highly-detailed signs representing other clubs and varsity teams from CLHS.

Mattie Ongalibang

My father’s dad died before I was born. I inherited his name and apparently his features. Although ‘technically’ my grandpa, I never had that connection with him. But, I did have my rock house.

A rock house is exactly what it sounds like. A small slab of some porous rock that has been carved to resemble a house. My rock house was made in Palau and was a gift from my grandpa to “protect” me because he knew he wouldn’t be there. My grandpa died of Guillain-Barre and the next week I was born. My rock house and I met in the hospital on May 28th, 2007. Since then my small house has never left my window sill. 

Before my rock house had a full time job protecting me, my rock house protected my grandpa. My rock house was born in Ngereklamadel, Palau, where it started its life protecting Micheal Ngirkelau James Ongalibang. My rock house traveled to the United States where it sat in the front of a small farmhouse and watched my father grow up. In 2007 my rock house finished protecting my grandpa and moved on to me. 

From my window sill my rock house has watched me and my brothers grow up. My rock house saw my first steps and saw me in my leotard before my first ballet class. My rock house has seen every birthday and been with me on every holiday. My rock house has been with my father and watched him raise his kids. In my mind I know the house is literally just a slab of rock but to me it's more than that. I think about it for guidance and I feel more connected to my grandpa. My rock house has watched me grow over and has been with me every step of the way. One day, my rock house will watch me graduate and one day get married. Some day my rock house will meet my children and some day their children. 

My fathers dad died before I was born. I never had a grandpa. But I always had a rock house. 

Submitted by Morgan Galilei

Ingredients for brownie base: 

• Nonstick cooking spray

• 10 ounces/285 grams semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or semisweet chocolate chips)

• 8 ounces/225 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 cup/220 grams light brown sugar

• ½cup/100 grams granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1½ cups/190 grams all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

Ingredients for peppermint filling:

•  2½ cups/310 grams confectioners’ sugar

• ⅔ cup/160 milliliters sweetened condensed milk

• ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract

•  ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• Pinch of fine sea salt

Ingredients for chocolate glaze:

• 6 ounces/170 grams semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or semisweet chocolate chips)

• ¼ cup/60 milliliters heavy cream

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

• Pinch of fine sea salt

• ½ cup/95 grams crushed peppermints or candy canes

Instructions:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with nonstick spray, and line with parchment paper, leaving a 1½-inch overhang on both sides (this will help you remove the brownies from the pan later).

• Make the brownies: Place a medium heat-safe bowl over a medium pot of simmering water. Place the chocolate, butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar into the bowl. Heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is evenly melted. The mixture will be grainy; that’s O.K.

• Whisk the eggs into the chocolate mixture one at a time, then whisk in the vanilla extract. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix with a silicone spatula just until incorporated. Pour into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.

• Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely.

• Make the peppermint filling: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, on medium-low, mix the confectioners’ sugar, sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract and salt to combine.

• When the mixture appears well combined, scrape down the bowl well once, then mix on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes. During mixing, the mixture will appear light and fluffy, but when you stop, it may look softer and more liquid. That’s O.K.

• Spread the peppermint mixture over the surface of the cooled brownies and spread into an even layer. (It will be stiff but spreadable.) Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes.

• While the brownies chill, make the glaze: Place a medium heat-safe bowl over a medium pot of simmering water. Place the chocolate, cream, butter and salt in the bowl. Heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is evenly melted. (Alternatively, this can be done in the microwave in a microwave-safe container in 15-second increments until fully melted.) Let the glaze cool for 5 minutes.

• Pour the glaze over the chilled brownies and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the crushed peppermints evenly over the surface. Return to the refrigerator to chill until the chocolate is fully set, about 45 minutes more.

• Use the parchment paper to lift the brownies out of the pan and use a sharp knife to cut them into 15 even pieces. For cleanest slices, dip the knife into warm water and dry with a clean towel in between each cut. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Students in Mr. Josh Groves’ Art I and Art II classes recently assembled three pieces in the style of  artist, Chuck Close.  Close used gridded photographs to guide his portraitures.  The art students applied this technique to recreate “Dali's Mustache,” a famous photo by Russian-born American photographer, Philippe Halsman.  The student’s also assembled a portrait of Batman, as well as Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring.”  All three portraits are displayed in the case on the way to the junior high hallway.

The Art Club painted store front windows in Mount Gilead for the third year.  This work is in anticipation of the Morrow County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade on December 1.

Additionally, the “Tidy Tim’s” parade float will feature sculptures of some of the most popular toys from the 1940s to the 2000s.  This year’s parade theme is ‘Christmas in Toyland.’

Art Club members include Dallas Christian, David Sexton, Cheyanne Leopold, Emily Adkins, Joey Sherman, Kaelyn Burton, and Anna Sanchez-Poppell.  The Club is led by advisor, Mr. Josh Groves.

Contributed by Kylie Williams

In the After is the first novel by Demitria Lunetta, published in 2013.  It is a post-apocalyptic story where a teenage girl, named Amy, must survive in a world infested with grotesque creatures, called “Freaks.”  She forms an unlikely alliance with a boy, called ‘Baby,’ and together they navigate the dangers of the outside world.

From Google Books:  Amy Harris's life changed forever when They took over. Her parents—vanished. The government—obsolete. Societal structure—nonexistent. No one knows where They came from, but these vicious creatures have been rapidly devouring mankind since They appeared. With fierce survivor instincts, Amy manages to stay alive—and even rescues "Baby," a toddler who was left behind. After years of hiding, they are miraculously rescued and taken to New Hope. On the surface, it appears to be a safe haven for survivors. But there are dark and twisted secrets lurking beneath that could have Amy and Baby paying with not only their freedom . . . but also their lives.

I recommend the book, if you like the genre and stories with several twists and turns.  Lunetta wrote a sequel to In the After, called In the End.   The first book earned a 4.1 out of 5 on Goodreads, a 97% approval on Google Books, and 4.5 stars out of 5 on Amazon.

By Liz Ramey – This review contains possible spoilers, and sensitive topics, such as health conditions concerning obesity and other traumatic scenarios. 

The Whale is a movie from 2022 that addresses the struggles of a morbidly obese man, Charlie (played by Brendan Fraser), as he tries to repair his relationship with his daughter, Ellie (played by Sadie Sink). 

Charlie is a 600-pound man who struggles with congestive heart failure and low self-esteem. Because of his weight, he teaches online college classes for a living.  Due to his insecurities, he has not let anyone see who he truly is by never having his webcam on while he teaches.  The film’s title, The Whale, refers to an essay one of his students wrote about Moby Dick. 

Charlie had no contact with Ellie after her mother, Liz, gained custody and forbade her from seeing her father.  When Charlie is told that he is going to die, he reaches out to his daughter to spend time together before he passes. 

Brendan Fraser earned the 2022 Oscar for ‘Best Actor’ because of this role.  Despite his individual success, The Whale is rated at only 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 7.7 out of 10 on IMDb, and 4 of 5 stars on Google.  The movie is very touchy and emotional, and the topics that are presented within the film can be close to home for many viewers.  If you enjoy emotional movies, I recommend taking the time to watch. 

The Whale is 177 minutes long, and is rated ‘R.’

By Liz Ramey – This year’s CLHS thespians are in the middle of a 3-day run of “Frozen, Jr,” a musical based on the 2018 Broadway production.  The show offers all the memorable songs from the 2013 Disney film, plus five new songs written just for the Broadway production.  “Frozen, Jr.” goes deeper into the emotional relationship between Elsa and Anna, discovering the bond of sisterhood. 

Senior Michaela Rowland, who plays the role of “Bulda,” believes that the performing arts are an experience that everyone should have a chance to experience.

“It’s important for middle and high school students to get involved with the arts…it’s a great way to express yourself,” she said. 

She auditioned for the musicals because she has “always loved music and acting, and I love the fun environment.” 

The camaraderie among the cast and crew may be the most appealing part of the experience.

“Something I’ll miss the most about Cardington shows is the group of people, as we all get super close.”

 The show runs from March 9-11, with the opening curtain at 7:30.  Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and children 4 and under are admitted free. 

“Frozen, Jr.” Cast

“Elsa” – Ella Struck

“Anna” – Kennedy Maceyko

“Hans” – Ryan Clinger

“Kristoff” – Dalton Edwards

“Sven” – Dana Congrove

“Olaf” – Kelly Moreland

“King Agnarr” – Lane Hughes

“Queen Iduna” – Sarah Perry

“Pabbie” – Brandon Hughes

“Bulda” – Michaela Rowland

“Bishop” – Kayla Hughes

“Oaken” – Sophia Goers

“Oaken’s Daughters” – Izzy Potter, Mattie Ongalibang

“Cook” – Rylee Donkin

“Butler” – Makayla Crockett

“Handmaiden” – Lalaina Newcomer

“Housekeeper” – Hailey Littlemeyer

“Townsperson 1” – Ashlyn Troyer

“Townsperson 2” – Cheyenne Leopold

By Taitym Byrne – The Kansas City Chiefs captured their third Super Bowl championship, and sixth professional football championship overall, on February 11 with their 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.  But, viewers of the game are not just talking about the game – the halftime show, performed by Rhianna, is a hot topic of discussion, as well. 

Rihanna has not released new music since 2018, when her album, ANTI, dropped.  Since then, her fans have been begging for new music.  While Rihanna has said that she has been working on new music, she also has been working on her family. 

In fact, Rhianna’s family also became a hot topic of conversation.  Her bright red stage clothing revealed that she is carrying her second child with rapper A$AP Rocky.  For whatever reasons, this fact has been widely discussed among those in the entertainment industry, and among her fans. 

Still, the revelation of her pregnancy did not detract from the music.  Rhianna led off the show with “B**** Better Have My Money.”  With lights flashing and her backup dancers on floating platforms, her audience was stunned by how great she looked and sounded. 

The setlist continued with “Where Have You Been,” “Only Girl (In the World),” “We Found Love,” “Rude Boy,” “Work,” “Wild Thoughts,” “Pour It Up,” “All of the Lights,” “Run This Town,” and “Umbrella.”  She closed with arguably her most popular song, “Diamonds.”

To say that her audience liked the show would be understated.  Her performance was so strong that people are still talking about it almost two weeks later. This halftime show could go down in history as one of the greatest.

By Riley Houck – With Valentine’s Day approaching, students might be searching for the perfect way to celebrate with their special friends.  Some might go out to dinner, while others might just look to spend some quality time of any kind together.  Others might even gather with a group of friends. 

For those who plan to have a movie night, here are some titles available on Netflix (movie descriptions courtesy of the Internet Movie Database): 

The Kissing Booth – Elle, a high school student, is forced to confront her secret crush at a kissing booth. 

To All The Boys I've Loved Before - Teenager, Lara Jean's, secret love letters are exposed and wreak havoc on her love life.

2 Hearts - For two couples, the future unfolds in different decades and different places, but a hidden connection will bring them together in a way no one could have predicted. 

After We Collided - Based on the 2014 romance novel of the same name, this follows the love life of two young adults. 

After We Fell - Just as Tessa makes the biggest decision of her life, everything changes. Revelations about her family, and then Hardin's, throw everything they knew before in doubt and make their hard-won future together more difficult to claim. 

The Perfect Date - To save up for college, Brooks Rattigan creates an app where anyone can pay him to play the perfect stand-in boyfriend for any occasion. 

I Hate Valentine’s Day - A florist, who abides by a strict five-date-limit with any man, finds herself wanting more with the new restaurateur in town.

Sequel is Lengthy,  but Enjoyable

By Riley Houck – Avatar: The Way of the Water picks up where the first movie left off.  The marriage of a human and an avatar produced two daughters and two sons.  The first sequel ultimately focuses on the offspring.

 The children  get involved in a war with the human military.  Their foes are dressed as avatars to decimate the population.  So, expect a lot of violence and fighting in this movie.  Expect much emotion, as well.

If one hopes to learn of public opinion of the film, good luck in finding it.  It seems that not many have seen this movie in theaters due to it being 3½ hours long – far too long for the average teenage attention span.

Still, the movie is highly dramatic and intense, and is very entertaining.  Those who enjoyed the first Avatar movie should enjoy The Way of the Water.

The Cardington !mprov team is ready to present its first show of 2023.  On January 13, the team will perform “Cardington !mprov presents: Byerly’s 50th Birthday Bash!” in the auditorium. 

On the occasion of advisor Shannon Byerly’s 50th birthday, the club promises their usual “night of laughs.”  This show is also the alumni show when current team members welcome alumni performers to return to the stage. 

Doors open at 7:00 P.M. with the curtain rising at 7:30 P.M.  Admission is $5.00 per person. 

By Liz Ramey - The Cardington-Lincoln winter band and choir concert was held on December 19 in the auditorium.  The bands opened the show, with the choirs following.

With rehearsals starting as far back as September, the community was treated to several class Christmas songs, and a few ‘modern’ versions. 

Joining the high school band, the middle schoolers added to the performance, showing off their musical talents.  Songs included “Oh What Fun,” “Deck the Halls” (the ‘chips and salsa’ version), “Swingin’ Jingle,” and “Sleigh Ride."

The choirs added “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” “We Need a Little Christmas,” “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” “Mary Did You Know,” and “Carol of the Bells.” 

This review contains spoilers, as well as references to gun violence, trauma, PTSD, puberty, death, and mental health challenges.

By Liz Ramey - The Fallout is a 2021 movie inspired by the many school shootings that occurred in the United States. The main actress, Jenna Ortega, plays Vada Cavell, showing the real mental damage that follows the traumatic event. 

Vada is relaxed and excited to go to school as she rides with her best friend, Nick.  She and her little sister, Amelia (Lumi Pollack), arrived at school, as usual, but during the middle of class, Vada receives a text message from her sister stating that there is an emergency.  She calls Amelia, after excusing herself to visit the bathroom.  Amelia states she had started puberty. Hearing that it wasn’t an actual emergency, Vada feels relief. 

While Vada is in the bathroom, she runs into a popular student at the school, Mia Reed (Maddie Ziegler), and they begin a conversation.  Vada compliments Mia, telling her that “you don’t need makeup, you are beautiful without it.”  This is when things get sour, quickly. 

Gunshots and screams of horror echo through the halls. Vada grabs Mia’s hand and takes her into a stall to hide. They hear everything that happens around them; the terrible sounds worry them more and more as they continue.  As Mia and Vada remain in the stall waiting for it all to end, Quinton (Niles Fitch), a fellow classmate, rushes into the bathroom to hide after seeing his brother die in his arms. Covered in blood, the three of them cry, and Mia gets sick. 

Over the next few weeks, Vada is glued to her room in a spiral of PTSD and depression.  Feeling alone, she reaches out to Mia on Instagram to check in on her. Throughout the movie, the bond between the pair gets close as they try to move past the shooting as much as they can. 

The performances of both Ortega and Ziegler have been praised by critics.  But, in her breakout role, Ortega carries the film, showing the pain of the surviving ‘victims’ of school shootings, with the true voice of how depression and PTSD affect teenagers.  This movie is not for the light-hearted, as it has truly made me cry and think of what it would be like if I were in a situation like this.  Rating:  8.5/10.

Other ratings:  Google, 4.4/5; iMDb, 7/10; Rotten Tomatoes, 93%

By Riley Houck – “The Addams Family” began as a series of 150 single-panel comics published in newspapers.  Eventually, it became a television show that ran for two seasons from 1964-1966.  Six big-screen movies have been produced, and a spin-off has found its way to Netflix.

“Wednesday” follows the Addams family’s daughter, Wednesday Addams, as she goes through school and friendships as all teenage daughters do.  However, Wednesday also has to fight battles and learn her emotions.

Wednesday is a dark character, who wears only black clothing and has black hair tied into two braids.  The private school that she attends requires uniforms, so she wears a customized black uniform. 

Her closest companion is the family pet, “Thing,” the disembodied hand from the television series.  She is matched with her roommate, Edith, who is the polar opposite of Wednesday.  Edith is colorful, blonde, and bubbly, and she tries her best to become friends with Wednesday.  Though Wednesday constantly pushes her away, Edith persists, which ultimately saves Wednesday’s life.

The episodes released so far can be binged within two days.  Viewers can learn how a young girl can overcome many battles, and how one can always have a friend nearby, even if one does not particularly need or want one. 

STAFF REPORTS - The Cardington-Lincoln High School Drama Troupe 4813 completed a three-day run of “Get Smart” November 10-12 in the Patrick J. Drouhard auditorium. 

The comedy, written by Christopher Sergel, is based on the popular television series from the 1960s created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry.  The series ran for five seasons. 

Nearly forty CLHS students are members of the Drama Troupe, either as cast members or crew members.  Ten senior cast and crew members participated in their final Fall production. 

By Taitym Byrne - On October 21, 2022, pop artist Taylor Swift released her 13th album, Midnights. This album is her 11th album in 16 years. This album consists of thirteen songs that range from upbeat to slower tempos. 

The first song on the album is “Lavender Haze,” about the period of a relationship when everything is perfect.

"I guess, theoretically, when you're in the lavender haze, you'll do anything to stay there and not let people bring you down off of that cloud,” she shared on Instagram.  “I think a lot of people have to deal with this now because we live in the era of social media and if the world finds out you're in love with somebody, they're gonna weigh in on it." 

The second song on the album, “Maroon,” is about revisiting past abusive relationships. In the song, her lyrics say, “The burgundy on my T-shirt when you splashed your wine into me, and how the blood rushed into my cheeks, so scarlet, it was.”

Other lyrics describe bruises and how she used to feel safe:  “The mark you saw on my collarbone, the rust that grew between telephones. The lips I used to call home, so scarlet, it was maroon.”

Next, is “Anti-Hero,” which appears to be the fan favorite. 

"This song really is a real guided tour throughout all the things I tend to hate about myself. We all hate things about ourselves," she said. "So yeah, I like 'Anti-Hero' a lot because I think it's really honest."  

“Snow on the Beach,” featuring Lana Del Rey, is about falling in love with someone at the same time they are falling in love with you, and the realization that someone feels the same way that you feel. 

“You’re on Your Own, Kid,” tells of a lingering summertime crush that goes unrevealed as the singer waits for this person to notice her. Swift spoke about how she tried to make friends by doing things like throwing parties and listening to what the world thinks beauty is. She also talks about how being in the spotlight greatly impacted how she views her body.

The sixth song is called “Midnight Rain.”  It is about leaving behind the comfort of a healthy relationship to avoid settling. This refers to Swift’s past relationship with actor Tom Hiddleston, whom she allegedly broke up with to focus on her career. 

The second half of the playlist begins with “Question…?”  This song is about asking the person who has wronged us one last question. She asks, if they could, would they change what they did?

 The eighth song is “Bejeweled.” This song is about addressing feelings at the end of a relationship. We ask all the questions like, “ If I did this, would the outcome be different?” The song is basically saying, “even with your dullest moments, you will still be bejeweled.”

The ninth song is “Labyrinth.” This song is about how past experiences can take a toll on the future. It also explains how when you are heartbroken, you get stuck into a labyrinth, a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way.

Next, is “Karma,” a song title that speaks for itself. The song is about how people get what's coming to them. Karma gets all. 

“Sweet Nothing” is about how comfortable it is to have a connection with someone. It explains how everything that someone does for you makes you love them more.

The final song is “Mastermind.” This song explains how she met people at the right time, and how she acted the right way with them.

The lyrics say, “What if I told you none of it was accidental? And the first night that you saw me, I knew I wanted you.”

As a bonus track, “Meet Me at Midnight” is a spoken piece.  It tells the story of thirteen sleepless nights scattered throughout her life.  

“I hope you like it and wherever you are, you’ll meet me at midnight,” Swift offers.

Midnights has done well on the charts. It also has nearly 600 million streams, the third-best weekly total for any album. Midnights opened at number 1 on Billboard’s latest album chart. It is Swift’s 11th album to reach that peak, tying her with Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand and Drake. Only Jay-Z (with 14) and the Beatles (with 19) have had more titles at number 1.

By Liz Ramey - The Cardington-Lincoln High School Drama Department is currently rehearsing for a play entitled, Get Smart. Originally a television show that aired in the 1960s, Get Smart is a comedy about a detective and the bizarre cases that he solves.

Mrs. Clinger and Mr. Byerly, who lead the Drama Department, decided to produce Get Smart for this fall’s play to bring in some comedy following last year's play, Radium Girls.

“We read through about five different scripts for comedies, and Get Smart fits our probable cast options,” Mrs. Clinger said, noting that the cast list calls for seventeen female roles and ten male roles.

Both teachers agreed that the play was perfect for the Improv members’ personalities.

“We have a lot of very talented seniors this year that have not only been a part of our drama productions but also our Improv Team,” Mr. Byerly stated.

Drama might not interest everyone, but the Drama Department always welcomes all members who want to experience the setting of a live theater.  There are roles to fill, not just getting on stage and performing.  The production needs a stage crew to change the sets, artists to create backdrops, and others who simply love to help.

“Working with the Drama Department means there is a place for literally anyone.” Mrs. Clinger said.

Mr. Byerly added, “Drama allows students to have a different kind of outlet for their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.”

The Drama Department is always looking for new members to join, especially if a student is trying to overcome any social anxieties.

Get Smart opens on Thursday, November 10 at 7:30 P.M. in the high school auditorium.  A three-day run continues on November 11 and 12.