A Celebration of Song
Midlo Scoop Staff
May 17, 2017
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
MIDLOTHIAN HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS PRESENTS: 2017 Spring Chorus Concert Thursday, May 25, 2017 7:30 p.m. Midlothian High School Theater
Learning Every Note, Rhythm, and Story
Merrill Livingston, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
As soon as the curtains open to any musical, the audience hears music but automatically searches for the actors. Most of the time, those behind the curtains, in between the props, or at the back of the stage, feel content to let the actors take the spotlight, but those behind the scenes of production...
Les Misérables
Emily Peachee, Managing Editor
May 15, 2017
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts, Showcase
On May 11th, 12th, and 13th, Midlo’s Theater Department put on strong performances of the musical, Les Misérables, co-directed by Mrs. Katherine Baugher and Sean Dudley. The show sold out two nights in a row and left audiences in awe. The unique set was designed by Micah Mitten and built by Midlo's st...
Rockin’ Rhythms
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff Writer
April 28, 2017
Filed under A & E
On Saturday April 22, 2017, Midlothian High School Orchestra ventured to Clover Hill High School for the annual CCPS Fine Arts Festival. Mr. Justin Williams, Clover Hill High School's Orchestra teacher, asked the Trojan Orchestra to perform at the annual festival. Students attending the CCPS Fine Ar...
Singing at States
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 28, 2017
Filed under A & E
Congratulations to Andrea Taylor and John El-Jor, who both were selected and attended All-State Chorus at the Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech from April 27th-29th. Stay tuned for a spotlight on their experience upon their return.
Singing Through the Summer
Emily Peachee, Managing Editor
April 27, 2017
Filed under Performing Arts
Junior John El-Jor, well known for his superb vocals and energetic personality, has emerged as one of Midlo’s shining stars in the Chorus Department over the past three years. From June 25th until July 22nd, he will attend Radford University’s Governor's School for the Performing Arts and learn ev...
One Day More
Emily Peachee, Managing Editor
April 25, 2017
Filed under Performing Arts
Midlothian's Theater Department presents Les Miserables on May 11th, 12th, and 13th. Shows start at 7:30 pm, and tickets will be sold at the door for $10. This powerful musical will leave you breathless! Don't miss it!
Uke ‘n Roll
Jake Petrillo, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
What is made of wood, has four strings, and an endless supply of fun? The ukulele, a simple island instrument, has swept across pop culture in the past few years, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry. A few years ago, island music was a restricted genre. Now, a uke song or two on a rock alb...
The Undead Underground
Sam Stenner, Staff Writer
April 3, 2017
Filed under Performing Arts
New York hip hop trio, Flatbush Zombies, lead the progressive, contemporary music movement in the Brooklyn Borough of the Big Apple. The psychedelic, trippy band of misfits consists of: Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice, and Erick Arc Elliott at the helm of production for the group. The group began gaining tract...
Exuding Creativity
Sam Stenner, Staff Writer
April 3, 2017
Filed under Visual Arts
In honor of Youth Art Month, on March 15, 2017, Midlothian High School faculty and students participated in a Creative Dress Day, sponsored by NAHS. The fun-filled Creative Dress Day was chock-full of experimental outfits that reflected Midlo's true creativity. The outfits ranged from abstract pai...
The Keys to Success
Mrs. Marie O'Kleasky
April 3, 2017
Filed under Visual Arts
Several Midlo Art students received National Scholastic keys on Saturday, March 25. Many earned silver and gold keys on the regional level, but some exceptional artists achieved keys on the National level. Liza Wimbish (11) - Photography, National Gold Michael South (12) - Computer Graphics, National Gold ...
Tale as Old as Time
Dreya Fernandes, Staff Writer
March 30, 2017
Filed under A & E
A Disney classic reappeared on theater screens on March 17, 2017. Beauty and the Beast comes to life this time as a live-action film instead of the original animated version. Beauty and the Beast stars Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as Prince Adam/the Beast. Creators of the film remained tru...
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