CdA drama students win awards at festival

High school drama students from Coeur d’Alene School District recently returned from the State Drama Festival, held in Pocatello, with awards in their hands.

Lake City High School’s drama team was the second place winner at the festival. Thirty-one students were entered in 28 events. Lake City medalists include: first place for Ensemble Serious Acting: Allana Schwaab, Corey Williamson and Cole Durbin; Carlin Mitchell received second place in Solo Audition; Anthony LaFrinier was awarded third in Solo Serious Acting; and Adam Molenda and Cole Durbin received third place for Property Design. Sandra Seaton is the advisor for the Lake City theatre department.

Coeur d’Alene High School drama students represented 12 groups; eight moved on to the semifinals and six moved on to the finals. Students Lindsay Delong and Kellie Washko both placed second in Ensemble Serious Acting, and Sherry Jensen received second place in Solo Humorous. Jared Helm is the advisor for the CHS drama team.