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[05/05/2008] - BHS/BJHS Combine Efforts for Shakespeare Festival

BHS English teacher Rachael Buckley's students put on mini-plays that relate to "Romeo and Juliet" at BJHS on April 24. The freshmen students read choice books that related to Shakespeare. They had a choice between "The Coffin Quilt," "Son of the Mob," "Romiette and Julio" and "Scribbler of Dreams."

"Traditionally, English classes may perform 'Romeo and Juliet.' I wanted my students to not only experience the traditional story of 'Romeo and Juliet,' but also allow students to write and be creative," Buckley said. "I wanted them to experience the play, but make connections to the novels they read."

It was great to have the freshmen back at BJHS," BJHS principal Connie Wright said. "We appreciate the fact that they performed for us, the kids really enjoyed it."

Bonnie Butell-Huntoon's class of freshmen also contributed to the festival by making displays covering Shakespeare and the Elizabethan era.

"I think the students worked really hard to make interactive games to be more informative about the Elizabethan period," Butell-Huntoon said. "I'm really proud of them."

By Alyssa Drury, BHS Journalism

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[05/05/2008] - Solo/Ensemble Festival Results

On April 26, BHS took qualifying students to the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Andover. The Choir had two ensembles and four soloists compete and the Band had two ensembles and and four soloists.

The senior choir ensemble received a one-rating and consisted of Jacob Enick, Gabe Mason, Kat Niehues, Heather Garcia and Callie Craig. The junior choir trio received a one rating and consisted of Meagan Young, Marianne Sansom and Malissa Sansom.

The choir soloists were Young (one rating), Marianne Sansom (one rating), Matthew Giarraputo (two rating) and Brad Canterbury (two rating). The clarinet quartet received a one-rating and consisted of seniors Tessa Runer.... [More] and Sarah Eberhart, junior Allyson Sass and sophomore Sam Cooper.

The flute ensemble received a one rating and consisted of seniors Jodie Beuthien and Jaimie Goff, juniors Sarah Rommelfanger, Marianne Sansom, Malissa Sansom, sophomores Mallory Sansom, Perry Carrington, Amanda Faulkner, Retta Larch, and freshmen Shannon Gerstner and Myriah Pippert.

Marianne Sansom and Rommelfanger on flute both received a two rating.

On April 12, members of the BHS Band and Choir performed at Baker University for Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival.

There were seven band soloists. Those who received a one rating were juniors Marianne Sansom, flute; Rommelfanger, flute; Young, marimba; and Sam Cooper, timpani.

Those who received a two rating were senior Tessa Runer, clarinet; sophomores Brain Lamoreux, alto saxophone; and freshman Ann Wallsmith, bassoon.

There were eight ensembles that competed. Those who received a one rating were the clarinet quartet and flute ensemble with 11 members.

Those who received a two rating were the clarinet ensemble, 13 members; saxophone quartet; brass choir, 11 members; and trombone quartet.

The flute trio received a three rating.

From choir there were 13 soloists.

Those who received a one rating were juniors Marianne Sansom, Young, Giarraputo and Canterbury.

Those who received a two rating were juniors Rachel Carazzatto, Morgan James, Malissa Sansom, Sam Cooper and Wallsmith.

Those who received a three rating were junior Alyssa Drury and sophomore Aaron Elliott.

There were five ensembles from choir.

Those who received a one rating were the senior ensemble and the junior trio.

Those who received a two rating were the sophomore ensemble, the mixed chorus ensemble, and the junior sestet.

"We received a lot of good ratings," BHS choir director Juil OMealey-Hossain said. "But no matter the ratings, those individuals who participated became better musicians for the work they put forth and the skills they developed in preparation for these contests." [Less]

By Allyson Sass, BHS Journalism

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[04/28/2008] - Summer Hours

District Office summer hours effective June 2 - July 31:
Monday - Thursday - 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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[04/28/2008] - Retirement Celebration Announcement

All former students and athletes of Ginny Honomichl's are invited to an open house RETIREMENT CELEBRATION on Saturday, May 10, at 1:37 p.m. The address is 109 Elm Street in Baldwin City.

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