YEARBOOK REFLECTIONS. Valley Heights High School’s All School Play, Yearbook Reflections, is set to be an incredible showcase of talent and self discovery. According to Pioneer Drama, “Yearbook Reflections is a sensitive, upbeat musical about the will power, compassion and humor that you find in every school. Susan and Beth ask Jack and Eric to help move the boxes of hot-off-the-press yearbooks that have just arrived at their school. Between loads, they stop and flip through the pages of time, reflecting back on the year's Social Awareness highlights.”
“With the help of flashback scenes, we meet superstitious Debbie, who sings about her "lucky" locker helping her get a date to the school dance. Cathy reminds us how difficult it is to be a new student at a school as she conquers her fear of walking down the hall known as "Jock Block." In another scene, "What a Game!" tells the story of Timmy, who carries the weight of winning the state basketball championship solely on her shoulders. Sadly, the four students also see the memorial page for Leslie, who tragically died in a car accident at the beginning of the school year, and realize their own vulnerability. They remember her favorite flower-the columbine-In a touching song that urges us all to search for peace within ourselves. Everyone will thrive on the positive perspective this show places on today's youth.”
"My thing is theater and I love to see kids discover talents that they didn't even know they had," says the passionate director, Lynette Coon. Actor Mia Vermetten, also shares that it’s a fantastic opportunity to break out of your comfort zone. Yearbook Reflections takes place at The Waterville Opera House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places! It is such a great place for the amazing performances. This play, written by Steven Fendrich, not only highlights the challenges but also the wonderful aspects of high school. Make sure to mark your calendars for the showings on November 11th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. And at 2 p.m. on the 12th. It’s an event you certainly don’t want to miss!
Article By Chad Bargdill