On March 28, 18 Upper School Drama Club students traveled to Upland to attend the California Thespian Festival, and Parker students stole the show. Senior Jack Morrill earned 1st place in solo musical theatre and 2nd in monologues. Junior Maria Burritt won 3rd place in monologues, and a total of 13 students earned superior ratings in their respective categories.
Jack was also chosen for Best In Fest, giving him the chance to perform on the festival’s main stage, to which he got a standing ovation. Jack received a California Senior Honor Thespian Scholarship, an award given to seniors who have attained the rank of Honor Thespian and who model good citizenship with service and leadership experiences.
The following Drama Club students received superior ratings in either monologues, duet acting, solo musical, or stage management:
- Maria Burritt, Class of 2020
- Maddy Considine, Class of 2021
- Jordan Finley, Class of 2019
- Camille Fundingsland, Class of 2020
- Caleb Haberman, Class of 2020
- Arya Hanumara, Class of 2022
- Victor Kallett, Class of 2021
- Matthew Leibowitz, Class of 2021
- Gia Marino, Class of 2020
- Vaughn Melbourn, Class of 2019
- Jack Morrill, Class of 2019
- Kyrah Panfil, Class of 2020
- Emma Stanton, Class of 2019
- Eleni Stavros, Class of 2021
- Zoë Wallace, Class of 2021
