Marmaton Valley to spotlight artists

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May 1, 2015 - 12:00 AM

MORAN — Good things come in small packages.
With one of the smallest high schools in the state, Marmaton Valley’s halls are filled to the brim with artistic talent. MVHS students have earned league, state and even national honors for its entries in speech and drama, music and art competitions.
Some of that work will be on display Wednesday at its Fine Arts Night at Marmaton Valley.
The event kicks off at 7 p.m. in the MVHS band room.
Musicians Clara Boyd, Emily Boyd, Jesse Gardner, Molly Henderson, Michaele Johnson, Kaitlyn Knavel and Genna Mitchell will perform. All qualified to compete at the state band festival in April. They are under the direction of instructor Janelle Alle.
In addition, the nine forensics students who qualified for the state speech and drama championships will perform their pieces, from dramatic and solo acting, improvised duet acting, poetry, prose and other talks.
The forensics students are at the state tournament today in Salina. Many also will travel to a national competition in Florida later this month.
Those students are under the direction of Julie Tholen
Finally, art students will show off a number of paintings, drawings, ceramic pieces and other media.
“We did really well at the league art show,” instructor Bill Wilson said. “Those pieces will be part of the show.”

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