The cast and dance ensemble at Meeker High School finish up one of the dances featured in FAME, the musical performed three times for the public last week by the Meeker High School Drama Club at the MHS auditorium. Members of the dance ensemble were Nashiko Thelen, Kinzy Burke, Kendra Neilson, Christian Gomez, Halle Ahrens, Delenn Mobely, Faith Goedert, Madeline Amack and Reese Pertile.
From left, Madeline Amack, Hailey Simonsen and Delenn Mobely perform one of the dance numbers during Friday night’s performance of FAME at Meeker High School. Hair and makeup was done by Stephany Joos and Laurie Simonsen.Meeker High School senior McKenna Kummer sings a solo during Friday night’s presentation of FAME by the seniors in the MHS Drama Class. Kummer played the role of Serena Katz during the performances on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The costumes were designed and chosen by Kim Kendall, the director, and Stacie Kincher and Stephany Joos.Joe Vegas, a wise-cracking student at a top-end performing arts academy in New York City, was portrayed by Meeker High School senior Bruno Juarez during last week’s three performances of FAME. Other cast members included Morgan Robb, Ohana Mataia, Stephani Joos, Aly Ridings, Brittany Smith, Jamie McLaughlin, Colin Keeler, Sam Baylie, J.C. Henderson and Layton Bair.Meeker High School senior Mariah Jensen played the lead role of Carmen Diaz in the MHS Drama Club’s presentation of Fame on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights last week in the high school auditorium. The musical portrays student life at a high-end academy of the arts in New York City. The play was directed by Kim Kendall and choreographed by Hailey Simonsen.
The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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April 24, 2024
