EVHS theater season opens with ‘Crucible’
East Valley High School opens its theater season Thursday with “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. This classic is set in Salem, Mass., during the 1692 witch trials.
Cast members include: Daniel Scully as John Proctor; Ashley Saffle as Elizabeth Proctor; Samantha Means as Abigail Williams; Auston DeWitt as Rev. Parris; Jared Jolstead as Rev. Hale; Wayne Yocom as Judge Danforth; James Eik as Judge Hathorne; Rodney Lookebill as Giles Corey; Chad Rasmussen as Francis Nurse; Sarah King as Tituba; Jennifer Woodbury as Betty Parris; Kelleene Jolstead as Mary Warren; Katelyn Moore as Mercy Lewis; Sarah Miskin as Susanna Wallcott; Kelsey Mahl as Ann Putnam; Austin Way as Thomas Putnam; Cassandra Anderson as Rebecca Nurse; Patrick Wolfe as Mr. Cheever; Seth Christianson as Willard; Karen Stern as Sarah Good; and Nicholas Roszina as Hopkins.
After the first performance 7 p.m. Thursday, additional dates are Friday and next Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7 and Dec. 9. The shows begin at 7 p.m., with the exception of the Dec. 9 performance that is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 for adults; $3 for senior citizens students without an ASB card and free for students with ASB card. The play is not recommended for children under 12 years old.
EVCCS plans fundraiser
East Valley’s Continuous Curriculum School PTSA will hold a fundraiser auction next Saturday. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. at the school, 16924 E. Wellesley Ave. A silent auction will begins at 6 followed by a live auction. Tickets are $5, which includes a dessert and beverage buffet.
A sampling of auction items includes hotel stays, a Jacuzzi, a trailer for water toys, and ski lift tickets. Proceeds will go toward art instruction, computers, library books and PTSA events at CCS.
CVHS teacher honored
Central Valley High School English teacher Tom Sullivan has received an Educator of Excellence award from Washington State University. Incoming WSU freshmen nominate previous teachers.
Sullivan was nominated by Eric Smith, a 2006 CVHS graduate and WSU student. In his nomination, Smith wrote: “Mr. Sullivan not only made me a more confident writer and reader, but he always brought forth the themes that had relevance to the world today from every novel or poem we read. Mr. Sullivan used these themes to spark conversations about current events, while never taking one side of an issue.”
Liberty NHS adds members
Thirteen students were inducted into the Liberty Chapter of the National Honor Society at a Nov. 15 ceremony. This brings the number of students active in Liberty’s Honor Society to 28. Members were selected for meeting standards of scholarship, service, leadership and character.
Students who were inducted are: Nichole Conklin, Aly Roecks, George Pimms, Heather Kjack, Jilian Gerard, Larry Baker, Margaret James, Margo Pecha, Sarah Suksdorf, Spencer Patterson, Spencer Stiles, Trever Anderson and Trevor Johnston.
The ceremony was conducted by the chapter’s members: Laura Davis, Caitlin Jeske, Andrea Collins, Caitlin DeFord, Derek Konshuk, Ethan Konshuk, Jessica Mangis, Olin Anderson, Shawn Hennessey, Taryn Ricketts, Hannah Dufur, Jordan Kunkel, Kirsten Knecht, Melissa Pringle and Nathan Anderson. Certificates and membership cards were presented by adviser Teresa Whittall.