All the News and Reminders from Your Secretary
by Cathie Hogue Huffman, ’63
Hello Golden Grads!
It’s time for The Elves to compile the Spring Grapevine. Please let us know what’s new with you, how you spent the last few months, major and minor accomplishments, whatever you want to share. Go ahead and brag about the wonderful weather where you are…those of us here in the rain will deal. The deadline for your input is March 29th but the Editor would appreciate it as soon as possible. Send news to: janet@whalley.net
Meanwhile the students are busy!
The Jazz band is in the final 15 again at Essentially Ellington in New York May 9-11. Garfield and Bothell are going as well making Washington the most represented state at this year’s competition. I have watched parts of the finals on Jazz at Lincoln Center website but cannot find details for this year’s event yet.
The Drama Department presented Chicago March 7-10 at the RHS Main Stage (Sorry for the late notice on this!) I know it was a smashing hit, though.
Tuesday May 21, at 7 pm the Spring Musical, Mean Girls will be presented free for Golden Grads (and “their kids, grandkids, whoever” according to Drama Teacher Ben Stuart).
The Thespys is an annual national competition for students in every aspect of theater. Several Roosevelt students received “Superior” scores at the regional level which makes them national qualifiers. Many received “Excellent” scores making them State Honorees in categories including Solo musical, Costume Design, Duet Musical, Duo Scene, Group Scene, Monologues, Musical Theater Dance and Playwriting.
That’s all for now. I hope you’re enjoying your Spring season, regardless of the weather! Stay tuned!
Cathie Huffman