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THE HOBBIT

a ta[e of a journey

An imaginary land full of trolls, deal with school work, I had to make time
dwarves, goblins, elves, a dragon, a wiz- by staying up late at night," freshman
ard , and a hobbit set the entertaining scene Stephanie Penner said.
The winter play was a totally
'IIiis year) s for this year's winter play, The Hobbit. unique experience, and participants
Many cast members found this
winter pfay play to be much dif- gained a lot from
ferent than those being involved.
was ji[[ecf selected in previous "I made many
years. close friends, and I
witli "I thought am sure I will keep

memorab[e The Hobbit in- in touch with them
volved the aud ience in the future ," jun-
moments for a lot more in the per- ior Janet Ousley
formances and pro- said.
6otli cast vided much more Many special
ancf entertainment than moments were
the other winter
shared by the cast
aucfience plays," senior Jer- members through-
emy Ivers said. out the three
members. Practices months of rehears-
were held three als. They provided
By Colleen times a week for many pleasant
Whalen three months, mak- long-lasting
ing it a definite time memories for the
commitment for the participants.
participants. The "During the last
Juniors Brian Santa cast had to be dedicated and good at night of performing The Hobbit, I found it
Maria and Janet Ousley managing their free time between school- really special to be running through ev-
encourage each other work, part-time jobs, and their personal erything one last time as a cast. It was
before a performance. lives. especially memorable going out for the
Many cast members
became great friends "I had been in musicals before, last curtain call. I know I will be trying out
throughout the months of and I realized the dedication that was next year because I had such a great
rehearsals. necessary to be part of the production. To time," Penner said.

Caught in a moment of
deep thought is the
Hobbit, played by senior
Kit Gough. The Hobbit
embarked on a quest for
adve nture in the play.
photo by William Gist

Senior Justin Walsh and
junior Josh Holt rest during
the long journey. Many
dwarves accompanied the
Hobbit on his adventure.
photo by William Gist