By Megan Johnson, Rachel Lamb, Melanie Parrish and Delaney Smith
Students enjoy After Prom activities
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Kilt fashion steps into prom 2014
By Rachel Lamb and Melanie Parrish
Q & A: Alexander Chait
Bagpiper: Why did you wear a kilt to prom?
Chait: “I want to leave an impact on my senior year.”
Groups arrive for Prom 2014
By Delaney Smith, Megan Johnson, and Melanie Parrish
Students discuss hopes for prom
By Melanie Parrish
With prom less than a week away, excitement is running high. Plans have been made, dresses bought, and the upperclassmen are ready to go.
“I’m going out to eat with a group of friends at some fancy place and then going to prom, followed by after-prom,” said senior Tiffany Bowen.
Bowen also went to prom last year, and said that it was the best night of her junior year.
“I hope I’ll have more time to eat the finger food at prom. I didn’t realize the unlimited access I had to a chocolate fountain [last year] and have regretted it ever since.”
Junior Morgan Schultz, as a member of the junior executive committee, is more concerned with other students’ experiences.
“I hope we get all the decorating done to look the best so everyone can enjoy prom to the best of their abilities,” she said.
Bowen is especially looking forward to seeing all of her friends in formal attire.
“Seeing people that you see every day in sweatpants at school dressed up like movie stars is always fun. I have a red dress with lots of shiny, sparkly things on it. It’s much heavier than my dress last year and has a slight train.”
Bowen also shared her favorite part of prom last year.
“The dancing was super fun, and so was taking all the pictures before.”
Schultz talked about what she looks forward to with her first year of prom.
“I’m excited for the chance to experience something new. Getting to hang out with your friends for four hours is always good too,” she said.
Bowen is greatly looking forward to her second year of prom this Saturday night.
“I hope that it will be non-stop fun, and that I’ll have to recover for a week from all the dancing.”
Theatre seniors rise to inspirational finale
By Megan Johnson
Senior year. The finale of a teen’s high school career. Some feel it is the last time they will ever been seen as a teenager and the first time they will be seen as an adult. However, for some teens involved in theatre, their “finale” is very literal.
Theatre seniors experienced such a finale last weekend in “Pride and Prejudice.” Within this show, some of the seniors had major roles. Other cast members like sophomore Ashley Denny said seniors displayed leadership in playing their roles.
“They’re very helpful, dedicated and hard working actors,” she said.
Denny said that senior Savannah Wormley taught her how to work hard during performances, but also enjoy herself.
Wormley shared that theatre has not always been her main priority. However, over the years it has become a major part of her life.
“Theatre is what got me to come out of my shell. I’m not exactly shy, but theatre really takes away inhibitions, you become very outgoing,” said Wormley.
Sophomore Henry Miller said his inspiration comes from not only one actor, but two: seniors Clay Gulley and Collin Jackson.
“They have taught me that theater is tough because you have a lot of competition, but a lot of people want you to succeed,” said Miller.
Jackson explained that theatre has always been a part of his life.
“I feel like it’s just a part of me. I don’t experience what I feel on stage anywhere else. I just can’t not do it,” he said.
Miller shared that he sees both of these actors as very talented and wishes to succeed as they have.
Theatre director Robbie Steiner said Gulley stood out amongst his peers as a true leader.
“He’s the thespian president and a great example of somebody who works very hard. He’s humble, he cares for his peers and makes effort to be a good role model,” said Steiner.
Steiner shared that Gulley has matured since his freshman year and has become a hard-working, poised young man.
Gulley shared that this maturity has mainly blossomed within the past year.
“The fact that I’m almost 18 and about to graduate has really given me perspective on things. To accept that you’re growing up requires some maturity, and I think some of that maturity has transcended into my performances,” said Gulley.
With all four years of experience and growth in theatre, Gulley leaves with high hopes for the up and coming leaders.
“I believe that anyone who is true to their passions, is hardworking and above all, truly respectful of others has the potential to truly be a wonderful leader. Theatre is a fire within the performer and only he can keep it ablaze.”
Additional reporting by Melanie Parrish.