Midlo Theater Department Dreams the Impossible Dream
Rachel Bybee, A&E Editor
May 21, 2019
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
Midlothian High School’s final show for the 2018-2019 year premiered on May 9, 10, and 11. Selected by Mrs. Katherine Baugher, the musical was a fun-filled adventure co-directed by senior Pauline Spencer. The show brought many cast members and audiences to tears, since it is Mrs. Baugher’s last show in...
Endgame Impacts Marvel Fans
Rachel Bybee, A&E Editor
May 7, 2019
Filed under A & E
Audiences across America crowded the theaters on Friday, April 24, 2019, to see a movie in the making for eleven years. The Marvel Universe concluded the Infinity Saga with Avengers: Endgame, which grossed 1.2 billion dollars worldwide on opening weekend. Loyal fans looked forward to this film immedia...
Dingus Discovers Underlying Beauty
Nabiha Rais, Copy Editor & IB Correspondent
April 25, 2019
Filed under Visual Arts
Within Midlothian High School, various artists use multiple art forms to express themselves, paving their way through the art world. From the precise journal sketches to the intricate sculpture designs, every artist illustrates a message based on their persona, creating masterpieces subject to their b...
Midlo Hosts CCPS Fine Arts Festival
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 21, 2019
After months of preparation by the Midlo Art Department and the National Art Honor Society (NAHS), Midlothian High School hosted an extremely successful Fine Arts Festival to represent the fine arts and performing arts community of Chesterfield County. The Chesterfield Fine Arts Festival took place on S...
Allums Will Pursue Art at SAIC
Sarah Moskovitz, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 17, 2019
Filed under A & E
Over Spring Break, senior Abigail Allums committed to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Allums chose SAIC “because even though [she had] liked Chicago itself forever," adding,"the program is amazing, and it’s the second best after Yale, so I can’t really get any better!” The School o...
Man of La Mancha Makes Its Way to Midlo
Ashley Manheim and Brent Novey
April 11, 2019
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
Don't miss out on Midlo's production of Man of La Mancha on May 9-11, 2019, at 7:30 pm, directed by the beloved Mrs. Katherine Baugher and senior student director Pauline Spencer. This much-anticipated show stars numerous students, such as: Jake Feldpausch as Don Quixote, Noah Burch as Sancho, Pey...
Shazam! Shocks Superhero Fans
Rachel Bybee, A&E Editor
April 11, 2019
Filed under A & E
DC’s Shazam! Premiered in theaters on April 5, 2019, immediately drawing in superhero fans across America. David Sandberg directed the film, which featured incredible actors, including Asher Angel as Billy Batson and Zachary Levi as his superhero counterpart. The movie pulls audiences in with ...
Spencer Directs Midlo Production of Man of La Mancha
Brent Novey, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 21, 2019
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
Senior Pauline Spencer, the student director of Midlothian's spring musical, Man of La Mancha, works closely with Mrs. Katherine Baugher to provide direction to actors and assist the overall process. Junior Andrew Duren states, “Pauline works collaboratively with the actors, making the process more en...
Midlo Literary Magazine Accepts Creative Submissions
Rachel Bybee, A&E Editor
March 21, 2019
Filed under A & E
Calling all students for creativity! The Midlo Literary Magazine, enjoying its fourth year to Midlo, is now accepting submissions. Students can submit original artwork, photography, and writing, such as poetry or prose. Anyone can submit as many pieces as they wish, since in the past, the magazine has...
NAHS Plans for Fine Arts Festival
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 21, 2019
Filed under A & E
On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, members of National Art Honors Society (NAHS) gathered to host their annual Ice Cream Social. The event took place at 3:00 pm after school in the art studio. The annual Ice Cream Social is an NAHS tradition, where art lovers of the esteemed society gather to discuss how to ...
Captain Marvel Breaks Box Office Record With $800 Million
Nour Goulmamine, Special Features Editor
March 21, 2019
Filed under A & E
On Friday March 8, 2019, the highly anticipated Captain Marvel aired in theaters across America. The release date is no coincidence: March 8th is also known annually as International Women’s Day. A prequel to the Avengers movies, this film travels to the year 1995 to explore the origins of the well-kn...
Five Feet Apart Movie Review
Sarah Moskovitz, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 21, 2019
Filed under A & E
On March 15, 2019, Five Feet Apart, directed by Justin Baldoni, arrived in theaters. In the first 48 hours of showing, the film received a Rotten Tomatoes score of 53% and grossed about $5.36 million (United States only). Chicago Tribune critic reviewer states, “Scene after scene, the movie becomes a two-hour demonstration in the art, craft, and mystery of what a performer can do to make you be...
