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BW Seniors Drop Everything and Read
On Friday, March 18, Belleville West seniors took time to DROP EVERYTHING AND READ. The BW Library invited seniors to curl up with their favorite books and catch up on their pleasure reading.
Belleville West Theatre Presents New Comedy this Thursday
Belleville West Little Theatre will present the annual contest drama on Thursday, March 17. This year’s offering is Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, the Tony Award-winning comedy by Christopher Durang.
Middle-aged siblings Vanya (sophomore Wade Cook) and Sonia (junior Rachel Deschaine) share a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. They bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their move-star sister, Masha (senior Bailey Guinn), swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike (senior Henry Holm). Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house.
Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra (junior Janae Robinson), who can predict the future, and aspiring young actress Nina (senior Tara Luhning), whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha.
Belleville West is excited to be one of the first non-professional theatres to produce this show, the winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play.
The contest play offers a unique opportunity for drama students. The play must be performed within a 40-minute time period, and student technicians have 20 minutes to set and clear the stage for performance. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will compete against other area schools to win a berth in the IHSA state tournament. This year’s sectional competition will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19.
The production is directed by Ms. Laurie Bielong and Mr. John Lodle. Student directors are seniors Nate Ackermann, Nathan Hirst, Heather Holdman, Brandi Karbowiak, Alexis Radden, and Michelle Woods; junior Bre McCrary; and sophomore Sarah Hayden.
The March 17 performance is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Belleville West Performing Arts Center, located at 4063 Frank Scott Parkway West. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults.
Students Can Vote in the Final Four
In celebration of March Madness, the BW English Department is asking students to participate in a game of brackets to select their favorite Young Adult literature. Each week in March, students can vote for their favorite books by visiting this link. Every student who participates will be entered in a drawing, with the prize winners announced at the end of the month. The deadline for the third week of voting is Friday, March 18.
Harambee Sponsors Annual Soul Food Day
Belleville West Harambee sponsors “A Taste of Soul,” its annual Soul Food Day, this Friday, March 11. Students can purchase a taste of various soul foods for 25 cents each. Wings will be available for 50 cents to a dollar. Belleville West students can experience “A Taste of Soul” during all lunch hours.
BW Theatre Presents 2016 Contest Drama
Belleville West Little Theatre will present the annual contest drama on Thursday, March 17. This year’s offering is Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, the Tony Award-winning comedy by Christopher Durang.
Middle-aged siblings Vanya (sophomore Wade Cook) and Sonia (junior Rachel Deschaine) share a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. They bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their move-star sister, Masha (senior Bailey Guinn), swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike (senior Henry Holm). Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house.
Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra (junior Janae Robinson), who can predict the future, and aspiring young actress Nina (senior Tara Luhning), whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha.
Belleville West is excited to be one of the first non-professional theatres to produce this show, the winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play.
The contest play offers a unique opportunity for drama students. The play must be performed within a 40-minute time period, and student technicians have 20 minutes to set and clear the stage for performance. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will compete against other area schools to win a berth in the IHSA state tournament. This year’s sectional competition will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19.
The production is directed by Ms. Laurie Bielong and Mr. John Lodle. Student directors are seniors Nate Ackermann, Nathan Hirst, Heather Holdman, Brandi Karbowiak, Alexis Radden, and Michelle Woods; junior Bre McCrary; and sophomore Sarah Hayden.
The March 17 performance is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Belleville West Performing Arts Center, located at 4063 Frank Scott Parkway West. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults.
Speech Team Members Qualify for National Tournament
On March 5, members of the BW Speech and Acting Team participated in the National Speech and Debate Association’s district tournament in Normal, Illinois. At the contest, three Belleville West competitors qualified for the national contest this June in Salt Lake City, Utah. Congratulations to seniors Sam Geiger and Brooke Ingram, and to sophomore Sarah Hayden.
The team is coached by Mr. Adam Jenkins, Mr. Russ Reidelberger, Ms. Julie Schloesser, and Mrs. Leigh Reidelberger.
March Madness Continues in BW English Department
In celebration of March Madness, the BW English Department is asking students to participate in a game of brackets to select their favorite literature from the BW Library. Each week in March, students can vote for their favorite books by visiting this link. Every student who participates will be entered in a drawing, with the prize winners announced at the end of the month. The deadline for the second week of voting is Friday, March 11.
Voting Deadline Extended for Abe Lincoln Book Award
Belleville West High School students who have read four or more of the Abe Lincoln book nominees are eligible to vote in the 2016 book selection.
The Abraham Lincoln Illinois High School Book Award is presented annually to the author of the book voted as most outstanding by participating students in grades nine through twelve in Illinois. The award is named for Abraham Lincoln, one of Illinois’ most famous residents and himself an avid reader and noted author. The award is sponsored by the Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA). The Abraham Lincoln Award is designed to encourage high school students to read for personal satisfaction and become familiar with authors of young adult and adult books.
To vote, students can stop in the BW Library or visit the BW Library site. The new deadline for voting is next Friday, March 11.
2015-2016 ABRAHAM LINCOLN NOMINEES
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
Boy 21 by Matthew Quick
Butter by Erin Jade Lange
Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok
I am the Weapon by Allen Zadoff
I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
If You could be Mine by Sara Farizan
The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson
One Shot at Forever by Chris Bullard
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
Positive: A Memoir by Paige Rawl
Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry
Say What You Will by Cammie McGovern
Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson
This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
