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Wednesday, Septemver 17, 2008
‘08-’09 year brings changes to KH Players
With the new school year underway and
the first set of auditions done, Kelly Schnider,
KHS director of the drama department,
sees her year of ‘specialized’ shows as a
good choice. With a show for girls and a
show for guys on her agenda, she is sure
it will open up more opportunities for the
students. This is Schnider’s third year at
KHS and she is really excited about the
new changes made for KH Players’ upcoming
season.
After a two-day audition for The Women,
Schnider is sure her cast is full of new, exciting
actresses.
“The exciting thing is, there was so much
talent in round one that it’s going be interesting
to see how things develop,” Schnider said.
Other shows for the season include the
freshman-sophomore play, Three One Acts
by Jonathan Rand, Twelve Angry Men, and
the spring musical, Seven Brides for Seven
Brothers. This is the second year the musical
will be in the spring instead of the winter.
The musical will be in the spring from
now on because it takes various types of
preparation and is a better time to do the
show, Schnider said.
“The students are very enthusiastic,”
Schnider said. “This year though, some of
the students who do every show will be
forced to take a break.”
Some Students are worried about not
having the ability to participate in every
show. With the first show being an all women
cast, guys have to wait to start closer
to the winter months. Also, freshman and
Margaret Gender and Katie Thorpe, juniors, rehearse for the first play of the season, The Women.
sophomore guys won’t be able to participate
in a senior play. A student like senior Nick
Johnson who wants to continue his acting
outside of high school, only gets a few more
chances in theater at the high school level.
“Well I was not very excited about it at
first,” Johnson said, “I like to have something
to do year round.” Johnson likes to
keep himself involved in shows.
“However, though my preference is being
on stage, it has actually turned out to be
a great experience because now I’ve joined
the crew for The Women, and I’m learning all
about working behind the scenes which is
something I have never done in high school.”
Although Schnider is excited about the
regular season shows at KHS, the senior
project is the one she is really looking forward
to for the seniors.
“The show is called Loving Lives and it’s
a 1940s radio show,” Schnider said. “It’s entirely
student directed.”
Liz Andrews, senior, and the director of the
show, has been meeting with Schnider during
her I.P. to learn the ins and outs of directing.
“It’s definitely a tremendous on taking,”
Andrews said. “Everyone will be working
on the crew even the actors.”
Even with Schnider and Greg Booth advising
the direction and technical aspects,
as a whole, the task will be great for the
seniors. Andrews may be the director, but
everyone will definitely be taking charge at
one time in the process.
Rock the
VOTE
Voting is a right that gives everday citizens
a voice. If you are 18 or older, you may
seize your opportunity to contribute your
opinion to the 2008 presidential election and
help decide the future of the United States.
Here are a few things to know to help get
you registered to vote:
Requirements
- Must be 17 and a half years old to register
- Must be 18 by voting day, Nov. 4
Ways to register
- Pick up a registration card at any of the locations
listed below and mail it in. The address
is already printed on the card. All that
has to be done is fill out the needed information
and mail it.
- Register with an official registrar. You will
have to take an oath with the registrar and
have them sign your registration card.
- Go online www.rockthevote.org and select
“Register to vote.”
Places to get registered
- See Pamela Hufford in the registrar office
located in the guidence hallway
- The Post Office
- Kirkwood Public Library
Places to go when money is tight
With the overall high cost of living, save some cash and try out The Call’s 5 recommended free
places to spend the day with friends, while avoiding the temptation to break open the piggy bank
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Grant’s Farm: 10501 Gravois Road
1. Clydesdales, anyone? Why not relive memories from childhood with a trip to Grant’s Farm
in South County. While this attraction is free of charge, visitors have to pay a small fee for
parking. However, visitors can avoid this by choosing to ride their bike on Grant’s Trail. After
riding the shuttle through the animal-filled park, visitors can enjoy a variety of shows. The
entertainment consists of elephants, birds and various small animals doing everything from
flapping their ears to roller skating. Feed the baby goats while coming up close and personal
with some of the world’s most beautiful wildlife. Grant’s Farm is sure to be the perfect place
to save money while interacting with some pretty spectacular animals as well.
St. Louis Science Center: 5050 Oakland Avenue
2. Exercise your body and your brain at the St. Louis Science Center this fall with friends and
family. The Science Center has scientific games, exhibits and shows every day that demonstrate
the diversity and importance of science in our world. The CenterStage Program runs
daily, giving visitors a variety of shows with cool scientific experiments and demonstrations.
Build an arch with your friends, test your strength in the health exhibit, or play the optical
illusion games while having a fun filled day as well.
St. Louis Zoo: 1 Government Drive
3. Come welcome the new baby kangaroo, tiger cubs and giraffe while taking a walk at the
St. Louis Zoo in Forest Park. The St. Louis Zoo is ranked 10th in the United States for its
leadership in zoo education and research, as well as its free admission price. Check out the
chilly penguin exhibit, ride the zooline train or watch the sea lion show. The zoo is an excellent
place to hang out with friends while enjoying the finest animals the world has to offer.
From the most common animals, such as tigers or bears, to the more rare animals, such as
okapi’s and mongooses, the St. Louis Zoo has plenty of opportunities to learn about animals
from every inch of the globe.
Laumeier Sculpture Park: 12580 Rott Road
4. This picture-perfect park is a great place for a fun filled picnic with friends. Enjoy the modern
contemporary art ranging from a modern giant eyeball to more impressionistic sculptures
made with steel, wood or bricks. Also, enjoy a free movie night under the stars at the
park when they screen John Water’s version of Hairspray on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.
St. Louis Art Museum: 1 Fine Arts Drive
5. Learn about world culture while looking through art and exhibits at the St. Louis Art
Museum. The Art Museum is a great place to view classic paintings from Europe, Asia,
Germany and America. The Art Museum is also home to a variety of sculptures ranging
from contemporary to the 18th century, as well as a collection of decorative arts and design,
such as furniture, ceramics and architecture. Located on Art Hill, this museum is a perfect
place to learn about art as well as the have the opportunity to take art classes, see exhibits
and watch film from all over the world.