Midlo Theatre unveils new coffeehouse concept
Conan Darrah, Midlo Scoop Staff
September 11, 2019
The Midlothian Theatre Department welcomes some exciting additions for the 2019-2020 school year. What? We're sponsoring a monthly "coffeehouse" where students can perform or watch their peers perform in a coffeehouse-esque environment. Who? Play an instrument? Present stand-up comedy? Sing? Perform a monol...
Baugher takes a bow
Ashley Manheim, Brent Novey, and Rachel Bybee
June 4, 2019
First hired in 1971, Mrs. Katherine Baugher spent every day of her astounding 48-year teaching career touching the lives of students through her theater program at Midlothian High School. Following this school year, she will gracefully enter retirement. Baugher continuously delivered outstanding theat...
Trojans bring high energy
Cara Hahn, Midlo Scoop
May 29, 2019
On Friday, May 24, 2019, Midlothian High School Choral groups, joined by the Midlo Percussion and Jazz bands, showed off their musical talents at two back-to-back performances to celebrate the closing of the 2018-2019 school year. Show Band, City Lights, Rhythmic Drive, Percussion Ensemble, Pitch Perfect, an...
Midlo Theatre dreams the impossible dream
Rachel Bybee, A&E Editor
May 21, 2019
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...
Man of La Mancha Makes Its Way to Midlo
Ashley Manheim and Brent Novey
April 11, 2019
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...
Spencer Directs Midlo Production of Man of La Mancha
Brent Novey, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 21, 2019
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’s Spring Musical Dates Pushed
Brent Novey, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 7, 2019
Midlothian's Spring Musical, Man of La Mancha, originally scheduled for May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, will push performances back to the following weekend: May 9th, 10th, and 11th. The show came in conflict with Chesterfield County's Fine Arts Festival, which required an empty stage. The move gives Midlothian...
JFS Competes at the Commonwealth Choral Invitational
Brent Novey, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 5, 2019
On Saturday, February 23, 2019, Midlothian's mixed show choir group, Just For Show, competed against a plethora of schools in the Commonwealth Choral Invitational at Thomas Dale High School. The group, along with the Show Band, arrived to the competition at 1:00 PM to see and support the other schoo...
Trojan Band Upholds Superior Streak
March 5, 2019
On March 2, 2019, the Midlo Trojan Concert Band traveled to LC Bird High School for their annual assessment. Various high schools participate in this event to receive a rating from a panel of judges. Under the direction of Mr. Gordon Rawls, the Trojan Band entered the assessment as a 20-time honor b...
Midlo Hosts Annual Pyramid Concert
Zinzi Symister and Emily Vanlandingham
March 5, 2019
On February 28, 2019, at 7:00 pm Tomahawk Creek Middle School and Midlothian High School participated in the annual Pyramid Concert, hosted by Midlo. Pyramid Concerts showcase the different stages of choral groups as students progress, showing the growth and hard work each group puts into its music....
Midlothian Theater Department Holds Man of La Mancha Auditions
February 21, 2019
With The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time ending on February 9, 2019, actors had Monday, February 11th off to regain their energy, while Theater Productions and Crew, led by Mr. Jamie Nicholas, tore down the set. Man of La Mancha auditions began on Tuesday, as jittery students filed i...
Midlo Show Choir Hosts Night of Stars
Katherine Krievs, Student Life Editor
February 18, 2019
On February 15, 2019, Midlo’s Show Choir groups, Just for Show and City Lights, stood in the spotlight for Midlo’s annual Night of Stars. Every year, Night of Stars takes place on the eve of a Show Choir competition, and the performance serves as an opportunity for all of Midlothian to view the Show ...
