On April 27-29, the Berkshire Thespians will stage the spring production of the musical comedy, “The Addams Family.”
Thespians Present Spring Comedy
On April 27-29, the Berkshire Thespians will stage the spring production of the musical comedy, “The Addams Family.” Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students.
On Sunday, the Thespians are also offering a special lunch and show combo that will include a soup and sandwich lunch at noon and tickets to the 2 p.m. matinee performance for $18 for adults and $15 for seniors and students.
Come support student theatre and the Berkshire Thespians.
Buckeye Boys State
Three Berkshire students have been chosen to represent the district at the American Legion’s Buckeye Boys State program. Juniors Joseph Hughes, Nathan Schimmels and Josiah Cheung will attend the eight-day seminar that focuses on democracy, politics and citizenship running June 10 – 17 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Each summer up to 1,200 Ohio high school students participate in the program that began in 1936 and, according to the Legion’s website, is the largest program of its type in the country. At Boys State, young men learn about city, county and state government through a non-partisan approach. Famous Boys State alumni include Neil Armstrong and Berkshire’s own Mr. Eric Higgs.
States of Matter
First-graders at Burton Elementary School started their project with the exploration of water and ice: how it is formed and the changes that occur with different temperatures. Then, they experimented with different solids, liquids and gases. The children were able to see first hand how a solid candle changed into a liquid with heat. They were able to touch the melted wax that cooled into a solid. They also spent one morning rotating to each first grade classroom to experiment with different solids, liquids and gases.
Mrs. Bittinger’s room experimented with steam by measuring and mixing liquids, boiling water and then making Jell-o Jigglers. Once the Jell-o was cooled, they were able to enjoy a sweet treat. They also recorded their findings on a data collection sheet.
Mrs. Mann’s class made Oobleck by starting with dry and wet ingredients, measured and mixed, then making a liquid that with applied force changes into a solid. It was so neat to see the solid change right before their eyes. The children worked with Mrs. Chase to discuss and record their predictions and data.
