In "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Mark Twain called the Mississippi River "a monstrous big river." From that phrase comes the title of the musical version of Huck Finn, "Big River."
The drama department of Glenelg High School will present "Big River" Feb. 22, 24, 25 and 26 in the school auditorium. This production, directed by Ron Oaks, retells the story of Huck Finn, who is played by Jeb Stuart Johnston, and Jim, played by Jamie Hill.
The play is a story about Huck's efforts to help Jim, a runaway slave, escape down the river.
Chris Connolly will play Tom Sawyer. Tom Kouyeas and Wes Curtis will be the villains, The Duke and The King. Kathleen Dwyer will sing the role of Mary Jane.
"Big River" is the major spring drama performance at Glenelg. Mark Thompson, Kristine Pirnia and Upkar Chana will assist Mr. Oaks. Linda Simms will design and make costumes for the musical. Vocal music teacher Nancy Buckle will direct the chorus, and instrumental music teacher and band director Barry Enzman will direct the orchestra. Jenny Blizzard will return for her fifth year as choreographer of the Glenelg Spring Musical.
Show times are 8 p.m. on Feb. 22, 24, and 25. On Feb. 26, the performance is a 3 p.m. matinee. Tickets are $5 each. You may purchase tickets from a participating student or at the door. Call 313-5528.
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Being inducted into the National Honor Society is a privilege only students with outstanding scholarship, leadership, character and service to their school enjoy. Recently, the Glenelg Country School inducted 12 new members into its National Honor Society chapter.
They are seniors Allison Hoke, Kofi Kankam, Robin Zimmerly and Scott Zimmerly. Juniors who were tapped for admission to the prestigious group are Jessica Brendel, Elena Heifetz, Jack Keene, Leena Mittal, Laura Mulitz, Sarah Nayeem, Smita Sharma and Divina Walker.
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Congratulations to five Mount View Middle School strings players. Cellist Danny Furlow, and violinists Ian Hoffman, Jessica Lee, Brendan Lin and Candace Slaven are all members of the 1994-1995 Howard County Middle School Gifted and Talented Orchestra.
Nine Mount View students will play in the 1994-1995 Howard County Gifted and Talented Symphonic Band. They are bassoonist David Nuenke, clarinetists Laura Henry, Laura Kuttler and Bethany Byron, flutist Ashley Muir, French horn player Rebecca Bostron, trombonist Jim Garratt, trumpeter Jonathan Cox and tuba player Tyler Rhoten. Percussionist Travis Keys and trombonist David John are alternates to the band.
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Kathleen Shrieves of Dayton has been bouncing around gyms and capturing trophies before her 5th birthday. At 15, the Glenelg High School honors student continues her winning ways in gymnastics meets near and far. Kathleen recently returned from the Bahamas' Sunshine Festival. She was carrying mementos of the third place she earned in a 40-gymnast session.
Nearly 200 gymnasts from universities and clubs competed in the meet. Kathleen works out every Tuesday through Friday from 2:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Marvateens in Rockville.
Her hard work paid off at a Marvateens meet Jan. 7. Her score of 37.4 out of 40 gave her the first place finish for girls 15 and over.
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Food is on the minds of Student Council members at Lisbon Elementary School. The food is for others, though, not for the students. They learned about the Howard County Food Bank recently and decided to collect canned and dry goods, such as soups, tuna, noodles, and cereal for the Food Bank.
If you care to make a donation, please drop your offering at the school. The food drive will continue for four weeks.
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Kudos to Thomas Corcoran, Bradford Long, Brandon Powell, Ben Toney, Afton Vechery and Carly Wilkins of Lisbon Elementary School. They are winners of the PTA sponsored school Reflections contest.
They produced photographs and artwork showing skill, creativity and imagination, according to PTA chairman Terry Chaconas. Their entries will now be judged at the county level.
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Five servings of fruit and vegetables should be on everyone's daily menu, according to the Department of Agriculture. To get your fruit, try fresh citrus fruit from the Glenelg High School Marching Unit. This month the unit offers navel oranges, pink grapefruit and temple oranges. Navel oranges and temple oranges are $16.50 for four-fifths bushel or $10.25 for two-fifths bushel. Grapefruit are $15 for four-fifths bushel or $9.50 for two-fifths bushel.
Order by 3 p.m. next Thursday for delivery Feb. 18. There are order forms in the school office, or you may call Sharon Pirrone at 531-5149.