Today we received some news that took us all by surprise: McAuley and Mercy are going to merge into one school. The class of 2018 will be the last to graduate from McAuley High School. For more information about this, go to this link: https://www.sistersofmercy.org/south-central/south-central-newsroom/. There was a nervous buzz and flurry of questions, so many left unanswered because of all of the decisions left to be made. My mind immediately went to the future of our drama program. We have been so blessed with the leadership, talent, hard work, and a huge number of passionate people that makes up the program that so many of us are so dedicated to being a part of. This program has created irreplaceable friendships and bonds, too many for me to name in a single post, that have undoubtedly made me the person that I am proud to be today. We have memories stored in the green room in physical forms of props and costumes. For some just entering the space reminds them of countless brown squirrels, warm ups, and whatever inside jokes may have cultivated during a show. It is a blessing to have this space of such high quality and the opportunities for our group of theatre kids to use it a few more times.
No other program or club has influenced me as much; I have learned about my strengths and how to love completely unconditionally. Now is our time to make it count. It is so important to give every production our all in the first place, but now it is even more important. A loving community is something we have always been and it is why we always have such a huge list of cast and crew involved in every show. That isn't going anywhere. That is a spirt and passion that each of us has developed and nurtured within ourselves and we are so lucky to have the chance to experience this so wholly for ourselves. Now is our time to seize the beautiful performing opportunities that we are given. I never imagined this would be something for me to write about but somehow we are approaching final opportunities to exist exactly as we are now. Of course we all graduate at some point and no longer are able to actively be in McDrama's shows, but this is not the same circumstances. No one else will get the same director, crew, cast members, and general atomsphere that exists here. Now is our time to live in the moment, as fully as humanly possible. Now is our time to give thanks for what we have gotten to create and still have yet to create. We never can run out of that precious creativity that we bring to each show. Dig deep into your heart and bring all you have to offer. Now is our time to even more shamelessly embrace the love for theatre and our program. It means a lot to us and that should never remain hidden. Now is our time to take that and start to turn our minds towards the future and what good is yet to come. We are built to do great things but that will never come without a fair share of struggles. Today Mr. Minelli shared with us the quote, "Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope," which really spoke to me and I hope others can find comfort in it as well. Change is hard but nonetheless necessary. It is bringing us room to grow and share our experiences and gifts with more people. The compassion and love that we boast about is going to keep things like our drama program, in a condition that we can remain to enjoy while allowing it to expand with incoming gifts and traditions. -Ally Knizner Class of 2018
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Vicki Kinney
3/2/2017 07:14:37 pm
Ally... You are an excellent writer! Well done!
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Amelia Riedel
3/2/2017 09:04:21 pm
Well said Ally! The class of 2018 will be the final curtain call for a long- standing tradition, but also will roll out the red carpet for the premier of the new traditions. God bless you all❤️
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3/3/2017 09:41:52 am
Well done Ally!
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