Drama team takes second at state

The Bobcat drama team brought home second place in their division during State Drama.

"The students did an amazing job representing Hot Springs County with four students receiving All-State Medals" said coach Mary McGillivray.

Darren Leonhardt received two medals, one for his humorous duet and one for scene design. Aressa Goodrich received a medal for costume design. Fawn Rush came home with a medal for dramatic monologue. Mikayla Lanik brought home a medal for original script.

Mikayla Lanik took first place with her original script. Danielle Randolph placed second for here creative approach to fantasy make up.

In scenic design, Darren Leonhardt placed third. In costume designing, Aressa Goodrich placed fourth and took fifth place with her original script.

In his first year, Ben Manning took sixth place for fantasy make up design. Darren Leonhardt and Kameron Olsen took seventh place with their humorous duet.

Three members of the team were recognized with honorable mention certificates. Amanda Dinsmore for dramatic monologue, Aaron Hanson for his humorous duet and Ryan Slagle for humorous duet.

The student's performance of the play "Spoiler Alert" earned them an eleventh place.

"The diligent work and attention to the details had many of the judges impressed," according to McGillivray. "I am very proud of the job they did at State Drama. They were mature, responsible and set a positive example while on the trip. I cannot wait to see the amazing things they will do next year."

Assisting the drama team where Jenny Manning, assistant director, and Ron Philips, technical director.