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By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Two Newington employers were recently named among the best places to work in Connecticut. The Hartford Business Journal’s 10th Annual Best Places to Work in CT event, held recently at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, honored all 35 winners. Commercial interior design company OFI was named to the list for the third year in a row. Volume 55, No. 12
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Their premier line is Herman Miller, a worldwide leader in office furniture. Although its home base is at 28 Garfield St. in Newington, OFI is currently experiencing solid growth, adding employees at all levels, renovating its showroom and expanding into Fairfield County and Westchester, N.Y. Employees enjoy a positive working environment that fosters creativity and high morale. They are encouraged to maintain a healthy work/life balance and give back to the community. The facility’s prime location downtown allows staff to walk to restaurants and shops nearby. In addition, the company hosts See TWO, Page 10
Ryan Turf, as the young prince Pippin, rehearses with his fellow Newington High School students.
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‘Pippin’ premieres at NHS on March 26 By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Newington High School’s adaptation of “Pippin” is a special one. When the school presents the musical production next weekend, audiences will see the drama club’s take on Roger Hirson’s fable about the firstborn son of eighth century, Frankish king Charlemagne. Longing to discover his true destiny and find happiness, the young prince struggles not to become the “puppet king” of
nobles and ultimately finds contentment in life’s simple pleasures. Pippin will be played by senior Ryan Turf, who has taken on a role in every musical and play produced during his four years at NHS. “I’m very excited,” Turf said this week. “This is a really different show compared to the last three I’ve been in.” Getting to know the character was not a hard task for Turf, since he could identify with some of Pippin’s trials and tribulations.
“Pippin is a couple years older than I am but I think the experience he goes through is similar to any teenager,” he explained. “He’s searching for meaning and finding himself; that’s an experience I’ve had and I think any teenager has had. It’s easy to connect to.” The show’s Leading Player, who acts as narrator and Pippin’s muse, will be played by two different students. “The Leading Player’s ultimate goal is to get Pippin to do something at the end of See ‘PIPPIN’, Page 3
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