○ Winter Musical

Robotics

by Isabel Doran continued from page 2

R: Does it matter the size/appearance of a robot? LB: Yes the appearance and size matter of the robot matters because depending on how a robot is designed it can do different things. R: How long does it take to make a robot for competitions? LB: It takes from a week to two weeks if you try, and you don’t have a lot of time, it is possible to do it in a day if you really try.

GUESS THE TEACHER

by Lilah Groff

How to play: You will be given several clues about the teacher. Try to guess who the teacher is with the following clues given.

You may need to investigate to guess correctly! Clues: ● This teacher used to play several sports ● This teacher coaches several teams ● This teacher loves Notre Dame

Answer on page 8

Winter Musical

by Lilah Groff

The middle school’s winter musical was Cinderella this year. Students had the opportunity to present a spectacular performance to the community that included beautiful costumes, stage design, and outstanding performances by a talented cast directed by Mr. Wright. Costumes were designed by Ms. Merola who also assisted with set design. Keep reading to find out more about this play from Mr. Wright!

Rambler: What made you choose Cinderella as the musical? Mr. Wright: We really thought that this would be a really good first musical for the musical because it is a very familiar story with fun characters, and catchy music. R: How long have you been doing musicals? MW: I've been doing musicals for over 15 years. R: Is it challenging directing a musical? MW: There are some challenges, yes, but mostly it’s really fun. R: What date is the musical and who’s in the cast list? MW: The show will be performed on Feb 9th. continued on next page

Photo by John Brooks

Winter Musical

by Lilah Groff continued from p. 3 R: Who provides the costumes and designs the set? MW: The set is designed in collaboration with Ms. Merola and Mr. Alexander. Ms. Merola also does the costumes. R: What other plays/musicals were you considering instead of Cinderella? MW: We were going to do the showcase but we considered doing a musical instead, and we thought Cinderella would fit the people that we had. R: If you could be in the musical, what role do you think would be good for yourself and why? MW: Probably the Harold because I don’t think I would be a very good prince, or king. R: How long have you been doing music? MW: I started doing music (piano) when I was 7, which was in 1997. R: Did you have a musical last year? MW: We did not have a musical for middle school. But we had one for high school.

Photo by Leo Simmons

Artist Spotlight: Leo Simmons

by Rambler Team

Photo by Leo Simmons

Rambler: How did you get interested in photography? Leo Simmons: Once my mom took me to an art gallery and there was photography there, and I guess something just clicked, so I decided to try it. R: What is your favorite subject to shoot/take pictures of? LS: I like nature photography the most, but animals is a close second R: From your point of view, what makes a good picture? LS: I like when the subject in the center of the frame and the point of view is clear. I also like colorful ones. R: What is your favorite photograph that you have taken? LS: Probably one of a praying mantis. R: Are you interested in working with photography professionally in the future? LS: It depends what the world will be like then. Maybe people won't be interested in nature anymore. Who knows? R: What type of camera do you use? LS: I use an iPhone 7 plus and my mom’s iPhone 12.