Senior Bios

YIANNIS MICHAILIDES (General Schmitz) has been a proud member of Notre Dame Performing Arts during his four years here. He has had the great privilege of being in most of the shows, including being Willard in Footloose. He has loved every minute he has spent with the people he loves most. He was also very involved in the swim team at school, being Captain and juggling both activities at the same time. He thanks his friends for supporting him, especially his family and, most importantly, his parents. Also a Shout-out! to his dog, Pebbles–he loves you very much! Yiannis wishes everyone the best! He will miss you all next year! EA.

MARY MARGARET MUMICH (Head Stage Manager/Set Builder) has been stage managing since her sophomore year. Last year, she earned the position of Head Stage Manager after hours and hours of rehearsals and set builds and general insanity, which she will miss very much (along with the people who came with it) upon her departure. When she's not showing off her managerial material, she can usually be found reading, studying, or winning at card games. These past three years, she has loved playing a key role in ND's wonderful productions and cannot put into words how grateful she is for the performers, tech crew, orchestra and even her “bosses” who have crossed her life and heart.

SARA PETSIS (Mayzie) is honored to participate in her fourth Notre Dame musical. Sara has been a member of Madrigal and Dance Performance for the past four years, and this year she served as Dance Performance Captain. Dancing in her last Fusion performance, flying in Seussical, and being Ariel in Footloose are some of her favorite PA memories. She thanks her family and friends for being so supportive and loving throughout high school. Thank you! to Mr. and Mrs. G for being so influential in her life. Congratulations and good luck! to the cast and crew of Seussical! Seniors, enjoy your last performances on the Notre Dame stage.

GABBY RACCOSTA (Prop Queen/Scenic Artist) has loved being a part of ND’s performing arts programs for the past three years. She has enjoyed participating in four semesters of Concert Choir and was grateful to be a Dance Captain in the Beginner Class this year! Gabby has also been a prop queen for Peter Pan, Footloose, and several of the fall and spring productions, and has had such a wonderful time behind the scenes of Seussical!! She has made many great friends and countless memories at Notre Dame and wants to thank everyone who has made her experience truly amazing! Love you all. Break a leg!

XAVIER REYES (The Cat in the Hat) has been a proud member of the Performing Arts Department since his sophomore year. He has performed in Fusion, Peter Pan (Indian Chorus), As You Like It (Duke Senior) and Footloose (Ren). Xavier is extremely excited to perform in Seussical as The Cat in the Hat. A very Special Thanks! to Mr. and Mrs. G for their guidance, love and help, as well as the opportunities given to him. Another Special thanks! to Ricky Ward who introduced Xavier to the world of performing arts. Xavier thanks both his loving parents for all the support, patience and love they have shown and given to him.