Arts
February 10, 2022
Upper School students claim prestigious Overture awards
Five Upper School students made it to the semifinal round of the Cincinnati Overture Awards. Congratulations to freshman Keliang Yao, sophomore Mikul Wyler, sophomore Ed Li, senior Jenny Hu, and senior Loura Ma. The Overture Awards competition is the area’s largest solo arts competition and offers awards in six artistic disciplines, including creative writing, dance, instrumental music, theater, visual art, and vocal music.
Upper School students visited by Shakespeare Company director Candice Handy
Upper School students from theater teacher Marc Raia’s class enjoyed a visit from director Candice Handy from the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, to discuss the structure and characters of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Students dove into the symbolism behind the characters’ names and band positions, and how it demonstrated their role in the story. Handy asked students to create a character based on their life experiences, musical instrument experience, and personal strengths.
Upper School’s winter production shines a light on an early century labor injustice
The Upper School’s winter production, “These Shining Lives,” tells the true story of the radium dial painters of the 1920s and 1930s. Undismayed by two canceled performances due to weather, the cast and crew outdid themselves in bringing the play to life by embracing their characters’ flaws and humanity. Congratulations to the cast and crew, Upper School theater teacher Marc Raia, and Upper and Middle School technical theater director and teacher Trey Tatum! Bravo!
Doherty Kindergarten learns how to create pottery
Doherty kindergartners learned the basics of pottery during art teacher Kacey Watkins’ class. Students rolled clay, cut out a hand and a heart, molded them into a bowl, and used different color glazes to complete their masterpieces. Watkins also explained to students how the kiln works and why the glaze was crucial for pottery pieces.
Unit III students prepare for spring performance
Doherty Unit III students are buzzing away getting ready for their production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” The play follows a kind-hearted but gullible king as he is duped by two witty thieves who claim to make clothes out of thread only the wise can see. With fun songs and even funnier characters, Unit III families are in for a treat for the March 18 production in The Schiff Center.
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Five Stingers Sign to Play in College
Five Stingers from the Class of 2024 signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college.
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