On April 8, the one act play group competed at area contest in Graham. They placed fifth, which falls short of advancing.

“The kids have done exceptionally well under extraordianry circumstances,” director Becky Nogle said. “Regardless of their scores, they should be very proud of what they’ve accomplished.”

Senior Brendan Wynne was named Best Actor at the area competition.

“Being named Best Actor was something I had dreamed of since I started one act in seventh grade,” Wynne said. “To have it actually happen was pretty surreal.”

The one act play district competition was March 23. Their play, “Harvey,” placed second after Olney and before Electra. At bi-district on April 2, the group again placed second after Olney and before Lindsay.

“One act has allowed me to create some memories that I will cherish forever,” Wynne said. “I’ve gotten to know some of the best people in my life, and I’ve been able to grow as an actor and a person through it.”

Sophomore Sierra Mooney was named the Best Actress of the district competition, Honorable Mention at bi-district and All-Star cast at area. Last spring, Mooney was an alternate for the group’s play, “Leading Ladies.”

“When we’re doing a really funny scene, it can be a little difficult for me not to break character,” Mooney said. “I just try not to make direct eye contact with the person I am talking to; I’ll look over their head or to the left or right.”

Wynne, along with junior William Warren, was named to the All-Star cast at both district and bi-district. Sophomore Paige Victory was named Honorable Mention All-Star cast.

Senior Jordan Griffith was also named Best Light Technician at area. Sound board operator sophomore Grace Weaver was named Best Technician at district competition.

“It’s stressful being in charge of the sound for the show,” Weaver said. “Most of the time, the actors and crew are dependent on the sound and lights for their cues onstage, but it’s not too bad because we don’t get critiqued on sounds.”