Von Steuben History Club honors soldiers killed
Students at a Chicago high school honor those who walked the halls in past decades but lost their lives in service to their country.
Articles by Paul Katula
Gahanna Lincoln’s Mamma Mia on Mother’s Day
Mamma Mia closes Sunday at Gahanna Lincoln High School near Columbus, Ohio. Cast of more than 100 in a fun-filled production.
Hayfield & Newsies in the summer of ’99—1899
When young people feel at a disadvantage at the hands of unfair adults, there’s no stopping them. Even on the musical stage.
New auditorium at Good Counsel curses the Yankees
A new auditorium at Our Lady of Good Counsel helped bring a production of Damn Yankees to life at the Md. Catholic school.
Certain as the sun rising in the east
Musicals once again start going full swing as we head into spring. Here’s our first review this season, from Perry Hall, Md.
Survey points to what worries teens
Depressions & anxiety are among the primary stressors in teens’ lives, according to a survey. They worry about other things, too.
Fired worker kills 5 in Aurora
A fired worker shot up his former employer’s warehouse near Chicago, causing a soft lockdown at West Aurora HS.
Md. takes post-Labor Day start to the House
The Md. Assembly moved half-way to undoing an executive order that forces schools to start the school year after Labor Day.
Count Basie Orchestra runs a clinic at New Trier
When Count Basie’s Orchestra came to New Trier HS, students from 45 schools got a swinging master class & a history lesson.
Denver teachers on strike Monday
Teachers will walk out on strike Monday in Denver, as last-minute talks broke down Saturday; teacher base pay is the issue.