Ernest Ward Students Take Part In World’s Largest Middle School Drama Competition

February 17, 2010

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Seven Ernest Ward Middle School drama students took part in the world’s largest middle school drama competition this past weekend.

Samantha Barrow, Shalmali Bhadkamkar, Kamryn Brock, Morgan Packer, Rachel Presley, Chelsea Turner, and Lauryn Walker competed in the Florida State Junior Thespian Festival in Fort Lauderdale, an event that draws over 2,000 middle school students.

“Our drama girls competed against some really strong performers and in front of judges, many of whom were professionals in the fine arts field. The judges were tough, but the Ernest Ward students held their own,” said Katie Ward, EWMS drama team sponsor.

Presley, Barrow and Bhadkamkar all received “Excellent” ratings. Presley placed for her monologue “Cinderelly from the Valley”, while Barrow and and Bhadkamkar placed in their duet scene, “Common Scents”.

“We are very proud of all the hard work each student put in to even make it to state. Considering this was our school’s first time ever attending this competition, they represented our school well,” Ward said.

Pictured above: (L-R) Chelsea Turner, Lauryn Walker, Samantha Barrow, Rachel Presley, Shalmali Bhadkamkar, Kamryn Brock and Morgan Packer

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11 Responses to “Ernest Ward Students Take Part In World’s Largest Middle School Drama Competition”

  1. Rachel on February 21st, 2010 12:42 pm

    congrats to everyone!! we all worked hard and it payed off!!
    A big to Mrs.Ward and Mrs.Paulsen, if it wasnt for them we wouldnt have come so far. they put counless hours into each of our scripts. i loved having the chance to do this and i hope EWMS will continue to do it.
    i love each and everyone in the drama team and they really are great girls (and guys)!! cant wait to pass it on to the girls next year!!

    P.S thanks to everyone!! :D

  2. MorgansMom on February 20th, 2010 9:18 am

    WAY TO GO MORGAN !!!! This has been an awesome experience for her and all the girls…Miss Ward worked so hard to get them there and hopefully she will take many more of the Ernest Ward girls there..

  3. Mrs. Ellis on February 18th, 2010 9:08 pm

    I am certain these girls could rock any stage with their performances!!
    The plays they have participated in at EWMS are awesome and Ms. Ward is giving them wonderful opportunities to showcase their talent.

  4. melissa on February 18th, 2010 6:47 pm

    way to go rachel! :)

  5. molinograndmother on February 17th, 2010 9:05 pm

    you go girls. you did great. at least you earn your trip to fort lauderdale and had a lot of fun. GREAT!!!!!!!!

  6. Brooke on February 17th, 2010 8:47 pm

    Way to go Rachel!! we love you :)

  7. Courtney W!!!!!!!!!!! :D on February 17th, 2010 8:04 pm

    great job everyone yall did great

  8. Laura Chavers on February 17th, 2010 5:02 pm

    Great job, girls! I’m so proud of each of you.

  9. Edie on February 17th, 2010 4:55 pm

    Congratulations Rachel!!!

  10. Angi on February 17th, 2010 3:44 pm

    Excellent job girls, keep up the great work…

  11. Friend in Chorus on February 17th, 2010 8:06 am

    great job Shalmali!!! you’re awesome!

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