Featuring over 100 students in grades two to five, “Treasure Island: X Marks the Spot” took approximately 1,200 audience members on a rousing...
Westwood Musical
Featuring over 100 students in grades two to five, “Treasure Island: X Marks the Spot” took approximately 1,200 audience members on a rousing adventure that started in England at the Admiral Benbow Inn and sailed to Ben Gunn’s Bounty Bar on a remote Caribbean island. Sirens, sea monsters, parrots, native islanders and talking monkeys abound in the annual musical, the 18th at Westwood directed by fifth-grade teacher Dan Reich.
The show was particularly meaningful to Mr. Reich, as it was his daughter Piper’s stage debut. The show was produced by a team of exceptional parents, led by producer Susan Frank, costume chair Jen Speyer, set and props chairs Kris and John Weir and script adapter and artistic designer Megan Reich, along with outstanding faculty and administrative support.
The musical demonstrates the powerful role the arts play in developing children’s creative skills and spirits as well as providing opportunities for meaningful community collaboration.
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The West Geauga Academic Decathlon team placed first in Ohio in the Novice Division at John Carroll University. Team members (l to r) David Dela-Cruz, Antonio Linek, Alex Novitski, Angela Volcencek, Mariana Valdez-Punales and Hannah Barker all medaled during the competition. West Geauga social studies teacher Ben Speros (not pictured) is the team advisor.
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Ahoy mateys! Mutiny at Westwood Elementary School on March 2-4 when the school was overtaken by a band of pirates.
