WHHJS Variety Show

 The WHHJS Drama Club sponsored its second annual Variety Show on Friday, March 1^st.  The Art Department also sponsored an Art Exhibit in conjunction with the show.  The first show was held last year and sparked high interest among the students. The success of last years’ show gave the students something to look forward to and work toward for this year. Auditions were held on February 21^st and more than 20 separate acts auditioned.  The students had three rehearsals the following week and then it was show time!  

One addition to this years show was more awards. The show last year presented three awards: 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd places. This year the students were rewarded in 8 different ways. This allowed more students to be a part of the awards ceremony.

This year’s winners were Best Dressed – Kelly Thiele and Rebekah Hobson.

(Dance Costumes)

Most Original Act- Rebecca Bryant and Rebecca Minges

(Song Interpretation)

Most Entertaining – Jenny Barrow

(Gymnastics)

Judge’s Favorite – Patrick Robben and Kristin Hobbie

Over the Rainbow

( Trumpet and Piano Duet)

7th Grade Rising Star Award – Breanna Waller

Solo- Because You Love Me

8th Grade Rising Star Award – Erin Lawson

Solo- There’s a Hero

Best Over All Performance – Molly Middendorf and Bekah Goodrich

Dance

Vicki Stenger Hall of Fame Award – Kaitlyn Olivier

Song – The Prayer

The Vicki Stenger Hall of Fame Award is a new award given in memory of Vicki Stenger. Vicki was a 7^th grade student at WHHJS last year and performed a solo in the Variety Show. Vicki died suddenly just a few weeks later. This award will be given each year at the Variety Show. The student who wins the award will be given a plaque to keep and there will also be a plaque hung in the lobby of the Junior School where each year another students name will be added. Vicki was a beautiful young lady that loved God, music, animals and life.  She is missed. This award will be one small way to keep her memory alive.

The Variety Show also had two special performances. The WHHJS Jazz Band opened the show with 3 numbers. Two of these selections featured soloists, Breanna Waller and Ben Watts.  Jazz Band members are: Rebecca Bryant, Alex Koons, Patrick Robben,Brandon Kiehl, Ellen Schulte, Olivia Schulte, Troy Fette, Caroline Kennedy, Bradley Robinson, Will Grant, Matt Starling, Kristin Hobbie, David Hovis, Rachel Hiler, Daniel Robben, Monica Bahner, Bryan Smith, Bobby Jamison, Kyle Volmer, Kelsey Lawler, Adam Brock, Robby Welke, and Ryan Roark.   The Jazz Band helped to get the show off to a super start and their performance was superb!  Mr. Dan Meeks is their director.

The second half of the show was kicked off by the Wildcat Dance Ensemble.  This group of young ladies did a powerful and enthusiastic dance routine that gave the audience just a taste of the talent at the Junior High School.

The dancers were Tracy Deller, Baily Ruff, Kim Metzler, Candace Sacksteder, Stephanie Flaig, Stephanie Loos, Sarah King, and

 Jennifer Krumdieck. They were coached by Janelle Sowders.

The Variety Show was filled with numerous types of performances. The show’s first act was a river dance by Alex and Abi Wiwi. The show continued as follows: Abby Brock and Carissa Myant- Duet, Rebecca Minges and Amanda Brasher- I Love Lucy Skit, Maria Metz and Cassi Holland- Dance, Shana Grigsby- soloo, Ben Watts-solo,  Shaina Huy and Tiffany Purcell- Duet, Michele Rosen and Jenny Lovins- Duet, Jenny Barrow, Melissa Metz and Jaclyn Hall- Dance/song, Jenny Lovins and Jessica Baird- Dance, Rebecca Bryant- Trombone Solo, Rebecca Minges- Solo, Jaclyn Hall and  Becca Snyder- Unicyles.  All of the students did a super job and were an important part of the evening of entertainment.

Teacher and Faculty involved in the production were: Robin Olivier- Director, Shawn Sowders and Tom McGraw- Masters of Ceremony,

Janelle Sowders- Dance Coach, Dan Meeks- Jazz Band and sound technician, Karl Robinson- Sound Technician, B.J. Holbert, Erin Van Sickle and Becky Wilhelm- Judges, Cindy Benson- Director’s Assistant, and Shawna Thompson- accompanist.

The Drama Boosters were also very helpful in providing concessions.

A very special team of students helped with the back stage activities.

Stage Crew- Mandy Applegate, Lydia Yocum, and Curt Wiedner

Sound Assistant- Kaitlyn Olivier

Spotlights- Steven Strunk and Mike Sellers

Programs- Kaitlyn Olivier and Lindsay Benson

Art Exhibit Winners were voted on by the Variety Show Audience and Cast. Winners were Sara Oser and Steve Harmon.