![IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Junior Zalie Mann performs “I Love to Cry at Weddings,” an ensemble piece from the fall musical Sweet Charity, to prospective students during the Fine Arts Showcase on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The showcase is a compilation of performances and demonstrations from each fine arts strand offered at McCallum. This show is put on so that prospective students can see if they are interested in joining an academy or major.
Sweet Charity originally ran the weekends of Sept. 28 and Oct. 8, but made a comeback for the Fine Arts Showcase.
“[Being at the front in the spotlight] is my favorite part of the whole dance, so I was super happy to be on stage performing and smiling at the audience,” Mann said.
Mann performed in both the musical theatre performance and dance excerpt “Ethereal,” a contemporary piece choreographed by the new dance director Terrance Carson, in the showcase. With also being a dance ambassador, Mann got to talk about what MAC dance is, her experience and answer any questions the aspiring arts majors and their parents may have.
Caption by Maya Tackett.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/53321803427_47cd17fe70_o-1-1200x800.jpg)
![SPREADING THE JOY: Sophomore Chim Becker poses with sophomores Cozbi Sims and Lou Davidson while manning a table at the Hispanic Heritage treat day during lunch of Sept 28. Becker is a part of the students of color alliance, who put together the activity to raise money for their club.
“It [the stand] was really fun because McCallum has a lot of latino kids,” Becker said. “And I think it was nice that I could share the stuff that I usually just have at home with people who have never tried it before.”
Becker recognizes the importance of celebrating Hispanic heritage at Mac.
“I think its important to celebrate,” Becker said. “Because our culture is awesome and super cool, and everybody should be able to learn about other cultures of the world.”
Caption by JoJo Barnard.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/53221601352_4127a81c41_o-1200x675.jpg)
Write Now: Beginnings and Endings
Each month, we put out a call for submissions on a particular prompt, topic, or theme. You can send us a story you’ve already published, or you can create something new. At the end of the month, we’ll compile the best submissions and feature them here.
While we didn’t get a ton of submissions for this prompt (hey, it’s our first shot), the articles we did receive all seemed to have one common thread: the end of an era for high school seniors. With only a few short months until graduation, we’d expect nothing less!
Senior season arrives too quickly for some – Hunter Mckenzie, Peninsula High School
After four years of high school sports, some athletes realize they might never play again.
A change in the tide – Ashleigh Caraviello and Alexis Williams, Summerville High School|
With the help of a new coach, senior football players vow to set a positive example for younger students–on and off the field.
Senior’s passion for dance leading to a future career – Jacob Meyer, Tyrone Area High School
Dakota Cowfer hopes to break into the world of professional dance after graduation.
The first of many lasts – Megan Parman, Klein Collins High School
An editorial piece exploring one senior’s anxiety (and excitement) about the inevitable changes and challenges of college.
New Year’s resolutions – Vaishali Shah, Parkway West High School
From seniors to freshmen, students at Parkway West let go of the past and set goals for the future.
February’s Write Now prompt: “Sweethearts and Heartbreakers.”
Interpret the prompt as you wish, and send us your submission by February 28th!
