Chadwick-Milledgeville

Scott and Dawn Harrielle had the sand volleyball courts built after their daughter, a Milledgeville High School student, tragically died in a car accident a few days before her senior year in 2016.

Carley Ann Harrielle was passionate about life, especially volleyball, and her parents want to keep her memory alive, and by having these courts built they are doing just that. The courts are used by students in the community during the summer months to get together and hang out with each other while also doing something fun. There is also an annual Carley Ann Classic sand volleyball tournament held each year.

Scott and Dawn also give many scholarships to Milledgeville High School seniors in Carley’s memory, including the Carley Harrielle Lady Missile Volleyball Most Valuable Teammate Award/Scholarship, and the Carley Ann Harrielle Memorial Scholarship, which goes to a senior displaying kindness and good character, just like Carley always did. n

The Chadwick-Milledgeville High School Drama Club executed another successful musical in the spring of 2022. Under the direction of Talisa Pauley and Susie Black, the Theatre Department wowed audiences with a production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Leading the actors were four long-time senior members: Ali Mertz (Dorothy), Ethan Bradley (Scarecrow), Izaac Toms-Smith (Tin Man), and Blake Schurman (Lion). They were joined in their journey to meet the Wizard of Oz (Hunter Gallentine) by many colorful characters, including the cheerful munchkins, pestering crows, apple-throwing trees, and emerald-loving Ozians. They defeated the Wicked Witch of the West (Isabella Peña) with help from Glinda, the Good Witch of the North (Lily Smith), and helped Dorothy realize that there really is “no place like home.”

The Drama Club has been directed by Black and Pauley since 2016, sharing the talents of many high school thespians in musicals such as “Into the Woods,” “Pirates of Penzance,” and “Camp Rock.” Their 2023 fall production will be “The Little Mermaid Jr.”, followed by “Peter Pan” in the spring of 2023. n

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