Vernon Middle School competed in a junior high One-Act Play competition Thursday in Graham and walked away with second place. VMS performed “Nicholas Nickleby,” and along with capturing second in the performance competition, students also received individual awards both on the stage and off.
Logan Ware plays the title character, Nicholas Nickleby, and was named the Best Performer at the competition. Earning All-Star Cast honors, along with the character they play, were: Berkeley Brooks, Fanny; Brooklyn Morris, Kate; Sarai Leija, Phoebe; and Saydi Flynn, Mrs. Squeers.
Five students also received Honorable Mention All-Star Cast recognition. Those included: Paw Say, Smike; Heriberto Cordoba, William; Jadon Pearl, Wackford; Nillianna Hines, Mrs. Sawley; and Cambri Ariaza, Mrs. Nickleby.
Receiving Technical Awards for their work behind the scenes were Alonzo McCarver for lighting, and Keely Lehman for sound.
VMS Reading and Language Arts teachers Christina Mathes and Julie Terry were the directors and sponsors for the One-Act Play. They wished to thank two local businesses – Something For Everyone and Something More – along with the drama departments at both Vernon High School and Vernon College for letting the school borrow props and costumes for the production.
The Vernon Middle School One-Act Play will be performed for the public at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Wilbarger Auditorium.