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
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...
Show Choirs Soar in Hampton Roads
March 27, 2017
Filed under Performing Arts
Midlo’s show choirs ended their competition season with a bang. Congratulations to City Lights and Just For Show for dominating at the Hampton Roads Show Choir Invitational on Saturday, March 25th. City Lights earned 2nd place in the large group Women’s Division. Just For Show swept the field and w...
Show Choir Shines
March 23, 2017
Filed under Performing Arts
From March 16-18, 2017, Midlothian Show Choir traveled to Hanover High School to compete in the Lee-Davis Hanover Festival of Chorus. City Lights and Just For Show competed and performed extraordinarily well, racking up even more titles for the Midlothian Chorus department. Congratulations, Midlothian Sho...
Midlothian Music Department Offers Superior Performances
Mr. Gordon Rawls and Jake Petrillo
March 15, 2017
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
Congratulations to the members of the Trojan Band. With their Superior Rating on the Saturday, March 11, State Concert Band Assessment, combined with the Superior Rating received by the Trojan Marching Band in October, they have completed their 19th total and 3rd consecutive VBODA Commonwealth of Virginia ...
Show Your Creativity!
Jake Petrillo and Mrs. Marie O'Kleasky
March 10, 2017
Filed under Visual Arts
On March 15, 2017, in honor Youth Art Month, Midlo will host Creative Dress Day, sponsored by the National Art Honor Society. We would love to have as many students, faculty, administrators, and staff digging deeply into his or her creativity and joining the art department for this exciting day! We will jud...
Midlo Show Choir Serves Up Success
March 7, 2017
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
March 3-March 4, 2017, Midlo Show Choir and Show Choir Band packed up their talent and competed in the Manchester Koste Classic at Manchester High School. Both City Lights and Just For Show performed exceptionally well in their groups. Congratulations, Midlo Show Choir! Friday, March 3rd Cit...
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