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The Flame
Features from the May 2010 Volume 26/Issue 6 |
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Theater Returns to the Shekinah Stage Six years ago, the high school here at Shekinah put on a drama called Meet Me in St. Louis. This year the date for another drama was scheduled on the school calendar, so the high school students finally had the opportunity to put their acting skills to work. After reviewing a couple of options Mrs. Shetler finally picked a comedic drama called The Curious Savage by John Patrick. Students interested in participating auditioned for the parts. Mrs. Shetler, with the help of Mrs. Blanton and Señorita Lozada chose one person for every character and the “insanity” of the next two months began. Mrs. Savage’s stepchildren take her to “The Cloisters”, a sanatorium, because she refuses to give them the ten million dollar bonds that her husband left her. While at the sanatorium, she becomes a mother-like figure to the residents who live there. When her new friends find out why she was brought there and what her stepchildren were trying to do, they do their best to help Mrs. Savage keep the money away from them. Later on, the stepchildren are tricked into believing that the bonds have been burned and that there is nothing left of them, while in reality Miss Willy had only burned newspapers to make it look like the bonds had been burned. In the end, Mrs. Savage is released from the sanatorium, leaving her friends with a new and true perspective of them!-Kelly and Haley, Grade 9 |
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Chapel Speakers Focus on Careers by Michaela & Kaley, Grade 9
For the past few months, our chapel speakers have been speaking about their vocations. It has been interesting for us to hear about all of the different jobs out there. To start off the procession of speakers, Virgil Chapman came in and talked to us about the importance of always following God in our work. He told us that we can be successful with God’s help. Brian Hershberger was the next speaker. He talked about how he became a pastor and the reasons he enjoys pastoring. Ann Miller also spoke about how she got into physical therapy. Another speaker, Rod Yoder, talked about electrician work and how he got to where he is now. Mark Gingerich told us about his work as a painter and even showed us some of his paintings. We found out that Arnold Schwarzenegger, governor of California, recently bought one of his paintings. We heard about Honda of America and their car distribution process from Keith Beachy. Ryan Freed also spoke to us about working for the WEEC radio station. Missy Miller talked about how she became a nurse and the work she did in Haiti after the earthquake. Joe Walsh, a nurse anesthetist, brought in some equipment that he uses every day and told us that we can be a light in whatever vocation we are in. Our most recent speaker was Lamar Sweigart, a fireman/paramedic. He illustrated the necessity of being prepared by showing us his gear and equipment. We thank you all for taking the time to tell us about your different vocations and how you got there.
2010 Baseball Season Ends by Luke & Seth, Grade 10 This year the Shekinah baseball team had a very demanding schedule and finished with a record of 13-10. Five of our twelve players this year were either freshmen or guys who had never played baseball before, but we were still successful. Unfortunately, we had a tough loss in the OHSAA tournament to Tree of Life, whom we beat earlier in the season. Some of the bigger highlights of the season were beating Licking Heights, a Division II school, and getting to play a double header under the lights for the first time. The players would like to thank Coaches Rod Yoder, John Yoder, and Nathan Miller as well as the team bat boy, Carson Yoder. It was a fun season.
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Junior-Senior Banquet Goes to New York by Andrew and Josh, Grade 12 Last Saturday night, May 15th, the Junior-Senior Banquet was hosted in the Shekinah Christian School gym. With all of the picturesque decorations in place, the Seniors walked into the enchanting New York City, welcomed by the Statue of Liberty and vendors vending upon the side streets, including Enrico’s Pizza, and Bob’s Kabobs. There was even a street performer (Thomas Miller) phenomenally playing his ukulele. In the back part of the gym was Central Park equipped with a few benches to relax upon, and even a fountain filled with actual fish. The Senior’s table was located up on the stage overlooking the city, which was connected to the rest of The Big Apple by a stone covered bridge. The delectable meal consisted of pork chops, mouth-watering potatoes, and luscious green beans. For dessert, everyone had five options to choose from, all of which were impeccably tasteful. During the meal, Chase Potter and Dan Hitchcock played some tranquil jazz, which was the perfect addition to the New York feel. After the meal, there were slideshows of the Seniors, a time for the parents to reflect upon their children, junior prophecies, and finally, senior wills. Thank you so much everyone who participated in setting this up. It was truly splendid, in the finest sense of the word.
Third and Fourth Grade Do a Drama for Chapel by Kloe, Grade 3
One day Miss Audrey read us a book about boxes and balls entitled You Are Mine by Max Lucado. A few weeks later she told us that we were going to act out the story about boxes and balls. The next day we read the story aloud. After we read the story we had to write down who we wanted to be in the play. Later she told us who we were going to be in the play. I was the person who had to say the introduction.
The day before the play we
practiced twice. The next day I got to school early. When some of
my friends got there I had to smile. When we went o
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