FBLA travels to Denver for first convention

Magic &

Mayhem Takes the Stage

BY GRACE HILLS REPORTER

Ranging from melancholy vocals to a professional yo-yo demonstration, the annual Her Majesty’s Theatre showcased many different talents Nov. 19.

Her Majesty’s Theatre was an immersive experience this year for the attendees. From the moment they walked in, student’s art was showcased throughout the building, and there was a live Poi performance by theater tech teacher Maggie Killian. There were also two, 10 minute intermissions filled with opportunities to combine paint and salt and attempt yo-yo tricks along side yo-yo professional Blake Freeman.

“I’ve seen him do his yo-yo tricks before,” Killian said. “I decided that feels like magic to me.”

The theme for this year’s performance was Magic and Mayhem, which encouraged the girls of Petite and Grand Choeurs to choose songs inspired by the two categories. The magic section included songs like “The Magic of Winter” by Sally K. Alberchet while the mayhem section showcased songs like “Double Trouble” by John Williams, which can be recognized from the Harry Potter soundtrack.

“We really stepped out of our comfort zone with the pieces we chose,” senior Grand Choeur member Avery Kuhls said. “They were more difficult than last year.”

From the difficult songs, to the drumline performances and the immersive painting experiences, this year’s Her Majesty’s Theatre showcased all types of talents the school contains.

“[Her Majesty’s Theatre] has become one of my most favorite events,” Director Elizabeth Mulkey said. “The songs were more challenging than usual, and they just rose to the occasion and did a phenomenal job.”

FINAL SONG (above)

At her last performance for Her Majesty’s Theater, senior Avery Kuhls sings for Grand Choeur alongside sophomore Grand Choeur member Kate Lovick (left) Nov. 19. (Photo by Catherine Crayon)

“Now that I’m a senior, it’s almost bittersweet because it’s my last fall concert and I try to

”take it all in as much as possible. - senior grand choeur member

Avery Kuhls

THEME BREAKDOWN

Since their show was focused around magic and mayhem, the songs performed were primarily focused around those themes. “Magic transforms and permeates the soul,” senior Ceresa Munjak-Khoury said before the last song. “It is a power felt, but difficult to explain. Literally, creative magic.” MAGIC SONG (left) While singing one of the “magic” themed songs, senior Cara Hiatt preforms for Grand Choeur Nov. 19. (Photo by Catherine Crayon)

Business (Not) as Usual

BY GRACE HILLS REPORTER Business Club ventured all the way to Future Business Leaders of America Conference in Denver, Colorado Nov. 15- 16 for the first time.

Business Club spent the weekend going to various entrepreneurial workshops where they learned how to run a business and what it takes to be a leader. They also made time for some fun and walked around Denver going shopping and out to eat. The conference concluded with a mixer of all the participants.

The club is focused around creating future business leaders by hosting guest speakers during their bi-weekly club time. This conference got the girls out of the classroom and helped them connect with entrepreneurs from all around the country.

“Our trip was beneficial because we learned a lot more from keynote speakers and such than we could have in the club itself,” junior Abby DeLong said. “We also got to meet a lot of new contacts.”

The club meetings leading up to the event were filled with lots of planning for the trip. The girls had to decide between hundreds of potential conferences, but eventually decided on Future Business Leaders of America.

“It’s a major organization for preparing students who want to go into business,” club sponsor Erika Ellwanger said.

After many years of being an established club, this is the first trip they have all gone on. This in part is due to senior and Business Club President Caroline Boessen, who helped organize the trip in hopes to expand the girls horizons.

“This conference gave us more opportunities,” Boessen said. “We were able to learn get advice from professionals all over the country.”

DISCOVERING DENVER

(above) The business club got to take selfies at an interactive bus stop Nov. 16. (Photo by Kaitlin Lyman)

CLASS ACT (left)

Senior and Business Club President Caroline Boessen and senior member Anna Switzer discuss possible classes to take at the Future Business Leaders of America Conference Nov. 16. (Photo by Kaitlin Lyman)