Club Rush

features Panther Prowler • Oct. 18, 2019 10 Clubs rush for recruits

Adalia Luo Staff Writer

Th is year, Club Rush was fi lled to the brim with students excited to explore new clubs and interest groups eager to gain new members, selling everything from red clown noses to acai bowls and boxes of pizza. Packed in the gym because of the Santa Ana winds, a plethora of new and old clubs alike had the opportunity to recruit and fundraise, including Habitat for Humanity, KPop Dance, and Relay for Life.

Surrounded in pizza boxes up to their shoulders, the Habitat for Humanity booth, headed by Treasurer Anna Li, had a line for their pizza that spanned halfway across the gym. “We’re basically a service club that raises money for bigger projects,” Li said. “Right now, we’re mostly focused on accumulating more money through a variety of fundraisers.”

“We were just founded this year,” Li said. “We all have a passion to contribute to aff ordable housing across the U.S. and maybe even internationally.” Habitat for Humanity meets in room B8 every Friday, where they discuss their plans for the year and any new projects.

On the other side of the gym, KPop Dance members dutifully stood by their booth, off ering their sign up sheet to everyone that passed by. On their Tuesday meetings in the GAR, they “learn multiple dances from diff erent artists or specifi c choreographers,” president Nathalie Jimenez, senior, explained.

Even though it was only created this year, the team is already spirited. “I really enjoy learning dances from KPop but I didn’t have anyone else to dance it with,” Jimenez added.

With the support of adviser Cameo Carolan, their goal is for every club member to feel welcome and safe. “I really like that even though the dance moves can be kind of complicated (the club is) really patient. Th ere’s no judgment at all,” Jimenez said. “(It’s) cool to teach others and also get to know other people who are interested and just, basically come together as a team.”

Right at the entrance to the gym, a diff erent type of athletic club handed out homemade cookies for free with the promise of a Remind sign-up and a follow on Instagram. Relay for Life meets in room D24 every other Monday starting in January.

“Our club was created to create a team at the Relay for Life event that takes place in May at the Conejo Creek fi eld to represent Newbury Park and our desire to fi ght back against cancer,” Madeline Shain, senior, explained.

“Last year, we helped raise over 70,000 dollars at the event in total,” Kayla Brandes, senior, added.

“We really like that it’s a really great group of people, it’s not too overbearing or strict or anything,” Shain added, Brandes nodding in agreement. “It’s pretty chill and we all just have a good time thinking of ideas and raising money together and then at the very end, the event Relay for Life is obviously the best part of it all.”

Th is year, the offi cial 24-hour long Relay for Life event will be held in Conejo Creek Park from May 16 to 17. “Th e event itself is something that’s really special to all of us… during that event there’s like live performances, there’s other people still raising money by selling things there. Th en, there’s this beautiful luminaria ceremony,” described Brandes. “Th at really hits close to home for me because my mom had cancer. It’s just a really nice thing to see.”

Th is year at Newbury Park High School, it seems there may be a club or interest group for everyone.

Rushing for recruits- Haley Rippon, sophomore, and Anya Reider, sophomore, pose behind the “ASL For All” club booth. ASL For All is a new club that popped up on the campus this year. “So basically, we introduce (American Sign Language) to people who are interested, and people who have already learned ASL can help teach others.” Rippon said. Jacob Malone/ Prowler

Chuck E. Cheese-in’ behind the mask

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Many high school students remember going to Chuck E. Cheese as children: playing arcade games, winning tickets and earning prizes. Paige Ross, senior, now relives her childhood on the other side of the tracks as she works at the amusement center located in Th ousand Oaks.

Ross began working at Chuck E. Cheese at the beginning of July, and plans to stay there until she leaves for college at the end of the academic year.

“I applied everywhere under the sun. I applied mostly in Los Angeles County, because their minimum wage is higher. But one day, I was driving down Hillcrest and there was a huge now hiring sign on the side of the building,” Ross said. “I applied and they hired me the same day.”

Ross’s jobs include greeting customers as they enter, fi lling the salad bar and wearing the Chuck E. Cheese costume during parties. “When I stand at kid check for eight hours a day, it’s really diffi cult. Th ere’s a lot of kids that come up and they slap you or poke you and they want to tell you something, but you can’t leave this fi ve feet area,” Ross said.

Ross acknowledges that some aspects of her job are more diffi cult than others, but feels that she has benefi ted from working there.

“I love my coworkers. Some of them are super fun and we always hang out aft er work. Usually, I have to work till like midnight, so we always hang out aft er and we just do whatever,” Ross said.

Because of her decision to begin working over the summer, Ross inspired one of her friends to take up a job as well. Chandler Ruggiero, senior, began working at Jersey Mikes shortly aft er Ross began working at Chuck E. Cheese.

Cheese- Paige Ross, senior, poses in the Chuck E. Cheese mascot costume at the beginning of one of her shifts at the location in Thousand Oaks. “There’s a lot of times when kids lose their parents… It’s cute when their parents are running around for them and fi nally fi nd them,” Ross said. Ross has been working at Chuck E. Cheese since July and plans to continue to work there as long as she can. Paige Ross/ With Permission

“I know her getting a job and earning money made me want to get a job and start earning money. Although it takes a lot of time, and you might not be able to go to all the social events that you want to, in the end it’s worth it,” Ruggiero said.

Ruggiero has heard several stories about Ross’s work experiences- some good and others bad- but at the end of the day Ross has never regretted her choice to work there. “She’s really brave. And I think it’s important that she’s kind of tough through some of the hard times she has had at work because if she does what she does, you just have to learn how to deal with the bad parts. So it’s inspiring to keep going,” Ruggiero said.

Tyler Peterson, senior, is a long time friend of Ross and has seen how she’s grown in the past several months.

“I think she’s gained a lot of social experience. She has to interact with so many diff erent types of people where you wouldn’t necessarily be interacting with, like families on a regular basis. But you’re kind of forced to in an environment like that,” Peterson said.

Th ough Chuck E. Cheese isn’t exactly how she remembers it when she used to go as a child, she appreciates the new experiences she has had as an employee.

“Th ere’s always been a lot of special needs people that come in, like adults that are special needs,” Ross said. “Th ere’s a lot of people with a mental special handicap and they just are really excited to see Chuck E. Cheese and so it’s really fun when I get to put on the costume and they’re super excited to see me.” Cheese- Paige Ross, senior, poses in the Chuck E. Cheese mascot costume at the beginning of one of her shifts at the location in Thousand Oaks. “There’s a lot of times when kids lose their parents… It’s cute when their parents are running around for them and fi nally fi nd them,” Ross said. Ross has been working at Chuck E. Cheese since July and plans to continue to work there as long as she can.

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Katie O’Neill is a busy teacher. Between coaching Speech and Debate and Mock Trial, leading the science center, and teaching IB Chemistry, O’Neill has a lot on her plate. Fortunately, I was able to sit down with her with a few minutes and discuss her time and NPHS as a teacher.

Can you describe one moment of validation in your teaching profession?

“It’s something I’d kind of always thought about it, but was scared to kind of jump into, and just kind of talking about with my boyfriend and our future and just changing a job into a career, I couldn’t think of anything else I really wanted to do. Even going through the teaching program it was really scary because I have this giant fear of public speaking, and so in my teaching classes I would cry before giving speeches and stuff , so I was still not sure it was for me, but then my fi rst week teaching was honestly one of the best weeks of my life ever, and so it was something that from the moment I started doing it I knew it was exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.”

When and how did you know you wanted to become a teacher? What has been your all-time favorite experience while teaching?

“I love when kids get excited because they’ve fi gured something out, struggling with it and working and asking questions, but then when they actually get excited because it clicks, that moment, I could live for that moment every day.

What are some of your hobbies outside of work?

I actually just bought a mountain bike and I’ve been trying to take it out on the trails behind my house, and I live over at Mission Oaks, and so we’ve been doing a lot of exploring on mountain bike and getting used to it. So before that, I hadn’t ridden a bike since I was like 12, so it’s a lot of fun.

If I had to pick one shining moment, there was one student that graduated last year that got her extended essay accepted by the city of Th ousand Oaks, in terms of helping reduce energy emissions and stuff like that. It was really cool. It was something she was inspired by when I had her as a freshman, we did a debate on nuclear energy, and it really sparked her interest in renewable energy and she started a whole foundation on it, and just seeing her really take the idea and run with it and be really successful in science is kind of like, She’s gonna change the world one day, I know she is. She already is, so just seeing that come to life has been really cool.

What is your proudest moment as a teacher?

Th at’s a hard one. I mean, I’m proud all the time. Especially, I think, having a diffi cult class, for lack of a better term, a class that doesn’t seem to be buying in as much, and then being able to kind of turn that around and get them interested in loving science again, seeing the class as a whole kind of turn around, it makes me feel like I’ve fi gured it out myself. But aside from that, you know, I’m always proud of my students, seeing students struggle and then turn that around into success always makes me feel really proud of them. Jack Muir scales up his audience Reese Kelem/Prowler

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His videos can be found on PTV, or even on YouTube. But regardless of where they are found, Jack Muir’s skills as a video producer are indisputable.

Muir, senior, began making videos in the fourth grade, dabbling around here and there with his friends. Everything changed, however, when he took the digital video production class at NPHS. Now, with his clips broadcast to a large audience, Muir felt he had to step up his game.

“I used my junior year to be creative and make all the videos that I wanted, which is where I found my passion for video production,” Muir said.

In addition to his videos for PTV, Muir carries on his passion at home. When he edits the videos, which he says is his favorite part, Muir stitches together all the various parts into a coherent story.

“Some of my favorite projects are the video I made for the Panther Pit on the Panther Pit Instagram, the basketball highlight edits I made for my friends, and the Panther TV story on Drew Magnante,” Muir said.

He applies the knowledge he learned in class, as well as his practical knowledge that he learned himself, to improve his videos. A fan-favorite, “A Day in the Life of Nikhil Patel,” available to watch on YouTube, exemplifi ed his skills and dedication, adding his own creativity to the video, while still keeping a professional look.

“Jack has an extremely strong work ethic, as he oft en stays up late at night in the studio, editing and working on his fi lms,” Dean Magnante, senior, said.

Magnante believes that the video about Nikhil Patel was “legendary,” expressing his own disbelief at Muir’s skills as he talked about them. Having been friends with Muir and Patel for many years, Magnante could fully appreciate the masterpiece that unfolded before him. He followed the journey from conception to publication.

“I think he has made so much progress since that video and I cannot wait to see what’s next. He really is a beast when it comes to making videos,” Patel said.

As the star for many of Muir’s productions, Patel can directly attest to his skill, dedication and passion. “Once he gets started on something nobody can make him stop until the task is done. I’ve known him for about 6 years and he does not like to quit,” Patel said.

Muir’s dedication to video production is no easy task, however, and requires a lot of his time. Aft er the successes of rap sensation, “Lil J”, earlier this year, many fans have been demanding new music, but Muir has put his up-and-coming rap career on hold for his video productions.

“I promise that I will come back soon and better than ever. Maybe a sick music video will come out soon too,” Muir said.

Th e fans are waiting, Lil J. Th e fans will be waiting.

Action- Jack Muir, senior, fi lms the happenings at a Conejo Schools Foundation event. “I really like fi lming events in the community. I can put my own unique aspects into those videos too.” Muir said. He also produces videos for real estate companies from time to time. Muir hopes to carry his passions on into college and possible into a career later on in life. Paula Nathan/ With Permission

Social Monk makes Asian cuisine modern

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Jessica Zhou DPS Editor

Social Monk is the newest Asian fusion spot in Conejo Valley. Th e restaurant opened a couple months ago in the Promenade at Westlake, bringing a fresh fl avor to the shopping complex. Ever since, we have seen countless ads for the restaurant on social media, displaying mouth-watering photos of pad thai and spring rolls. It’s also built up a reputation for its delicious, modern takes on classic Asian dishes, so we decided to check it out.

Seeing that Social Monk was opened by the people that brought us Th e Cheesecake Factory, we were a little skeptical before walking into the establishment. We all know that a visit to Th e Cheesecake Factory ends with three thousand extra calories and a stomach full of oil. Since we had to attend 18 Hour at NPHS an hour later, this would have not been the ideal scenario. However, aft er walking in, we quickly realized that Social Monk was a much diff erent establishment.

Th e restaurant has a service system somewhat similar to a fast food restaurant. You order your food at the counter, receive a number to put on your table and wait for the food to be brought to you. In terms of design, they did their best to try to make it look like an Asian restaurant. In the end, it simply gives off the feeling of another typical Americanized Asian fast food place.

Th e menu mainly consists of typical Asian classics, ranging from noodles to sandwiches and small plates. Th e moment we looked at their menu, we knew that their food was directed more toward an American crowd, since traditional Asian restaurants typically don’t serve salads, sandwiches and custards.

We started with the crispy spring rolls, a plate of four decently-sized rolls stacked aside sweet and sour sauce and a leaf of lettuce. Th e dish lives up to its name: crispy spring rolls, nothing special, but good. Since we both love Th ai food, we were truly excited for the chicken pad thai. Th e portion size was large, defi nitely enough for one person and suffi cient for two people to share. Just as expected, the dish was very sweet, but it had a good fl avor and mouthfeel overall. As a last minute decision, we ordered the dan dan noodles which were very diff erent from the actual Chinese dish. However, it had a good taste to it, slightly sweet but with a spicy fl avor. Considering that all of our dishes were under $12 and were ready in 30 minutes, we were impressed with the quality that we received.

Overall, we would describe Social Monk as a Panda Express with better service and ambience. While it didn’t meet the standard of authentic Asian food, it would be a nice place to eat if you’re short on time and craving Asian food. We would give the food a 7 out of 10, but considering how cheap it is, you The Nook offers a brunch of options

are defi nitely getting your bang for your buck at Social Monk. the food a 7 out of 10, but considering how cheap it is, you are defi nitely getting your bang for your buck at Social Monk.

Yummy- The chicken pad thai comes for $9.95 and offers a medley of sweet and spicy favors. It is one of Social Monk’s spins on classic Thai dishes. Jessica Zhou/Prowler

Adalia Luo Staff Writer

Prasheetha Karthikeyan Features Editor

Th e Nook, a family-owned breakfast and brunch place, opened Sept. 18. Located just off Ventu Park Road, its small, humble exterior gives way to an open fl oor plan fi lled with tables and a small bar, giving off an American vintage vibe that perfectly compliments its name.

Th e expansive menu covers just about every breakfast, brunch, and lunch food imaginable, from artfully craft ed crepes, waffl es, and pancakes to huge burgers, sandwiches and pasta. We arrived at the restaurant at about 2:30 p.m. on a Sunday and were seated quickly by agreeable waiters eager to take our order. Getting lost in the world of breakfast carbs and lunch treats, we were overwhelmed but pleasantly surprised with the sheer amount of options.

Finally, we decided on a delicious mango strawberry smoothie, a surprise for a drink made of out-of-season fruits. For the main course, we settled on “Th e 6-4-3,” a breakfast platter with two eggs, bacon and a choice of pancakes, waffl es, French toast or crepes. We upgraded the pancakes to “Th e Grand Nutella,” which was just as chocolatey as it sounds, but more of a dessert than a breakfast food.

We also ordered “Th e MLB,” a sandwich with turkey breast, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, various types of cheese and pesto. Admittedly, we didn’t understand what the sandwich had to do with Major League Baseball, but we decided to go for it anyway. Th e pesto, turkey and cheese complimented each other exquisitely, and the bacon and avocado off ered a fresh textural and fl avorful contrast. It also came with the biggest onion rings either of us had ever seen, perfectly fried and the highlight of our meal.

Overall, the food from Th e Nook was expertly made, tasted terrifi c and came in large portions. However, the price tag was a little more than two teenagers were hoping for, with about $15 per main course. All three items we ordered totaled to about $40. But if you’re looking for a great family owned breakfast place to splurge on, Th e Nook is the place for you.

Grand Opening-rand Opening- The Nook is now open for business. It offers a relaxed space to enjoy breakfast and lunch. Jacob Malone/Prowler

Mario Kart races onto mobile devices!

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Th e hit franchise Mario Kart made its mobile debut in “Mario Kart Tour”, a racing game by Nintendo that was released on Sept. 25 for Android and Apple devices.

“Mario Kart Tour” has a rating of 4.8 out of 5, something that is not very common for games on the App Store. Seeing this, I was eager to download the game and fi gure out what all the hype was about.

But now for the real question: Is it actually good? Well, for those familiar with the Mario Kart games, “Mario Kart Tour” is very hit-or-miss, but for individuals just dipping their toe into the Mario Kart series, it is actually a pretty solid game.

Th e most noticeable thing about the game is its simplifi ed take on the Mario Kart formula, not relying so much on the large amount of features found on console versions of Mario Kart. In “Mario Kart Tour”, you use simple swipe motions to control your vehicle and tap to use your items. Th e

simplifi cation of the controls took me by surprise at fi rst, but I grew used to it quite quickly. It is truly neat to be able to play an entire game, and a Mario Kart game at that, while only using one hand.

Additionally, “Mario Kart Tour” contains a ton of content. Just because it is a mobile game does not mean that Nintendo was lazy about the amount of gameplay they packed into it. Containing 16 courses from previous Mario Kart games and three entirely new courses, “Mario Kart Tour” has a lot of variety in its course roster. 36 characters are playable in the new game, with the majority returning from previous games. Certain characters, “karts” and “gliders” have certain advantages based on the courses you play with them.

However, there is defi nitely one thing present in this game that is missing from the other Mario Kart games: microtransactions. To get the full experience you need to buy “premium option” for “Mario Kart Tour” that costs $4.99 per month. With this subscription, players can enjoy a new, faster gamemode, as well as increased rewards from racing. Furthermore, in game currency, called Rubies, are available for purchase. Th e consequence of this is that individuals willing to drop tons of cash on the game will be at a large advantage over others who are not. Th is is something that is - thankfully - not present in the other games of the Mario Kart franchise. Nintendo would have been better off just making the game cost $5 or $10 dollars and removing all microtransactions.

Overall, “Mario Kart Tour” is a fast-paced, addictive mobile game that has very few shortcomings. While there might be microtransactions and a lack of multiplayer, it is still enjoyable to play and succeeds in achieving the overall feel of a Mario Kart game, even aft er being simplifi ed for mobile devices.

Joaquin Phoenix does not disappoint iN The Joker

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Once again, the maniacal laughter and criminal lunacy of the Joker makes it to the big screen. Joaquin Phoenix dons the purple suit and makeup for the character’s fi rst-ever solo fi lm. Following the amazing performance of the late Heath Ledger in “Th e Dark Night”, Phoenix had lots to measure up to.

Phoenix’s performance was nothing short of genuinely creepy. Certain scenes had the audience clenching their fi sts, wondering if the Joker would kill the next guy or not. Ledger gave us a taste of a theatrical psychopath, whereas Phoenix took the route of an abandoned, deranged criminal.

Th e fi lm follows the origins of the Joker, never before explored in DC cinema. Th e audience witnesses an innocent, mentally ill man, Arthur Fleck, fall to his demons, slowly losing his sanity. A series of unfortunate events causes a chain reaction, ultimately leading to the creation of his alter-ego. Beginning with the loss of his job, followed by the death of his mother and ending with a tainted lifetime idol, each successive event makes Fleck resent society more and more.

As for Phoenix’s portrayal of the Joker, once the persona is fully developed and introduced, it is somewhat inconsistent. At times it follows the original comic book interpretation of the character: an anarchist clown whose

“jokes” mainly consist of killing people. Th e Joker can be seen dancing down a fl ight of stairs, and then running from the cops while laughing the entire time.

Phoenix’s character strays from the comic book Joker in that he pursues a goal. Phoenix, on the other hand, wants revenge against a society that abandoned him. Having a goal-oriented Joker strips an important aspect from the character. Th e original concept of the Joker was a criminal lunatic with no goal in mind but to “watch the world burn”, as Michael Cain put it perfectly.

In this sense, Phoenix’s performance cannot live up to Ledgers, but it still may be the closest thing we’ve seen. Because of the diff erent approaches to the character, and the wide interpretations of the Joker’s motives, it is hard to compare the two actors. Each brings their unique perspective to the role, and each gives a diff erent performance.

Overall, “Th e Joker” was a great fi lm. I would give it an 8/10 due to the lack of anarchy surrounding Joker. Th ere are a healthy amount of easter eggs that have the fans anticipating what’s to come. It is a must-watch for any comic book fan.

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Tall Girl gives a false perception of high school

Emily Augustine Front Cover Editor

Th ere are real issues going on in the world, like the countless countries living in poverty, but Jodi Kreyman, a fi nancially stable girl with parents who love her, thinks her life is especially tragic. “You think your life is hard? I’m a high school junior wearing size thirteen Nikes,” she said.

Th e Netfl ix original movie “Tall Girl” is about a sixteen year old girl who is immensely insecure about how tall she is. Not only is this movie the epitome of fi rst world problems, but it also gives a completely unrealistic depiction of high school.

As Jodi walks through the halls at school, random peers repeatedly ask her, “How’s the weather up there?” First of all, no competent high school student would ask a random person this question. Secondly, this is the only line delivered to make fun of Jodi for her height because there is literally no other well known way to make a tall person uncomfortable. Th is overused sad excuse for an insult is proof that fi nding ways to insult a tall person is nearly impossible.

Th is is because being tall is an admirable quality. I cannot even tell you how many times someone has told me that they wish they were taller. A big mistake the fi lmmakers made in this movie was the assumption that tall girls are insecure about their

height. At about 5’7”, I am on the taller side for females, and I love my height.

Th e only negative about being tall and female are the guys who feel threatened because they insist on being “the taller one in the relationship.” In that case, it is the guy’s problem, not the girl’s.

Th is boy-girl height dilemma brings us to the love triangle: Jack Dunkleman (Griffi n Gluck) and Stig Mohlin (Luke Eisner). Jack has been Jodi’s best friend since early childhood and he spends the entire movie trying to convince Jodi to be more than friends. Th e only thing holding Jodi back is the fact that she is signifi cantly taller than him.

Th e Swedish exchange student in the movie, Stig Mohlin, arrives as Jodi ironically says that a taller guy will not just walk through the door. She falls for Stig instantly because he is what she thinks she wants in a boyfriend. **SPOILER ALERT**

Looking back, it is easy to predict that Jodi breaks up with Stig to be with Jack, the boy next door who has stuck by her side all along. If you have seen the movie “Win a Date With Tad Hamilton”, it is essentially the same romantic plot.

18 Hour owns the spotlight

Movies like “Tall Girl” make me think that teenage perspectives are never actually directly observed or taken into account when making a movie about teenagers. When I compare this movie to a 1980s high school movie like Sixteen Candles, the only major diff erences are the fashion and level of vulgarity allowed in the fi lm.

Attention older generations: the social system of high school students have changed since the 80s, especially due to the advancement of technology and the outburst of increased acceptance toward previously oppressed groups.

I understand the message this movie is trying to give about “being yourself ” or “embracing what makes you unique,” but the makers’ execution was inadequate. Th e characters are too caricature-like to be realistic, as is the high school that supposedly represents how teenagers actually act toward each other. Not to mention, the outcome could not be more predictable.

“Tall Girl” was a great idea in essence, but poor execution led to its downfall.

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Abby Gorman Staff Writer

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On Sept. 28, community members gathered in the PAC to watch Th e Fall 18 Hour Festival. Hosted by the theater department, students spend only 18 hours writing, acting and directing short plays from scratch. Th is NPHS program is a favorite of both returning actors and new participants alike.

For Charlotte Weymer, junior, this was her fi rst time as an event coordinator. Involved with theater and dance, Weymer’s interest led her to join Drama Club freshman year.

“It sounds so cliché… but when I was in 7th grade, I listened to the Hamilton soundtrack, and it was so great,” Weymer said.

Th e responsibilities of being head coordinator were a step up from participating. “Once you really step into that role, you just don’t know what to expect,” Weymer said.

Alongside Weymer, Delaney Small, senior, was head stage manager of this year’s festival. “I lead production meetings… and make sure the show is how it’s supposed to be produced,” Small said.

For Jolie Mehner, sophomore, this 18 Hour was her return to theater for the fi rst time since childhood. “When I heard of 18 Hour, I remembered the general, incredible atmosphere that surrounded theater, which got me really interested in signing up,” Mehner said.

Mehner noted that although it was quite busy at times, it was a positive experience. “I was lucky enough to be put in a group with all of my friends,” Mehner said. “I really enjoyed it.”

Marilyn Strange, the Th eatre Director, is proud of all of the work that was put in by all participants. “(Weymer’s) organization, along with Delaney Small, made the day run smoothly,” Strange said.

Th ere are many more opportunities to participate in theater events this year. “You can do just one 18 Hour...and you’re still involved,” Weymer said.