Freshmen Lily Cosgrove, left, and Hayley Burgess go over their script together during a student production rehearsal at STA on Sunday April 21. by Jaclyn Blanck
Jaclyn Blanck
The STA student productions are written and directed by individuals or small groups of the senior class. Each production is approximately 10 minutes long. Senior Sarah Kostoryz is the director of the production, “It Happens.” Tryouts were held Thursday, March 28. There are 10 cast members in Kostoryz’s production, who have been rehearsing since April 3.The live performance, including the three other groups will be held in the auditorium at STA April 26 and 27 at 7: 30 pm.
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Sophomore Lizzie Sanders takes a sip of milk before Praise Band rehearsal in the choir room April 22. Praise Band met during activity period to review mass songs. by Gloria Cowdin
Gloria Cowdin
STA relies on Praise Band to lead songs and provide live music during masses and liturgies. Members meet in the Choir Room at least once a week during Activity 1 and 2 to practice under direction of Choir teacher Greg Monsma. Praise Band is not just singers, but also a diverse mix of instruments including a piano, bass guitar, drums, and flute. Praise Band was started in 2010 and is open to any student who wishes to audition.
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Junior Tessa Smith, left, tapes junior Rachel Moran’s microphone on in theater teacher Shana Prentiss’ room for a dress rehearsal for “The Zoo” April 21. During the dress rehearsal, the cast ran through their play, while the technical crew made lighting and sound adjustments. by Mary Hilliard
Mary Hilliard
Student Productions are one act plays written and directed by seniors and starring STA students. Senior Elaine Schmidt wrote “The Zoo” for this year’s student productions. “The Zoo” cast consisted of eight students from all different grades. Over the past few weeks, they have rehearsed multiple days a week in the Black Box Theater, Schmidt’s house, and held dress rehearsals in the auditorium in preparation for the production which t00k place April 26-27.
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The a capella choir sings “Still I Rise” during class April 18. They were practicing for the Fine Arts Showcase. by Liz Mitchell
Liz Mitchell
A Capella choir is a non-audition group of sophomores, juniors, and seniors that sing choral music for STA. The perform four concerts a year. They meet five times during the week in the choir room. When they meet, they rehearse music and learn more about how to read music. The purpose of this choir is to give music to STA.
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