November 22nd and 23rd, the high school hosted its annual play. The auditorium was absolutely packed with friends and familiar faces, along with folks I've never met. It turned out to be quite the production! Hard work from everyone and great acting made this modern twist of " The Christmas Carol" an absolute gem. I don't know if I have ever appreciated theater as much as I did Friday and Saturday night.

This play takes place during Christmas, in a Suessified setting. The four young narrators began by giving credit to both Charles Dickens and Peter Bloedel with some hilarious rhymes. In the...