Ms. Thames’ Drama students did a reprise of the popular musical “Putnam County Spelling Bee” on the evening of May 14 in the Winyah Auditorium. This musical traces the anxieties and aspirations of the group of young teens who want to win the bee and go to the National Spelling Bee in Washington.

The cast included Delaney (Prono Lisa Peretti / Olive’s mom), Wyatt (Douglas Patch), Joshua (Chip Tolentino / Jesus Christ), Ellie (Logainne “Swartzy” Swartzandgrunenierre), Reece (Leaf Coneybear / Carl-dad), Branton (William Barfee / Leaf’s dad), Jamie (Marcy Parker / Leaf’s sister), Sydney (Olive Ostrovsky), Noah K. (Mitch Mahoney / Olive’s dad / Dan-dad), Buck (speller / ensemble) and Bryice (Douglas Patch understudy). Special thanks to backstage management: Jasmine, Willow, Hunter, Aryelle, and Elizabeth.

Everyone was surprised and delighted by the Drama class’s performance under Ms. Thames’s direction. It takes a special teacher to get students up on stage, not to mention up on stage and singing their hearts out! Ms. Thames, we appreciated every minute you were with us this year and wish you all the best in your new job!

Photos: staff and courtesy of Marsh Deane (MLNL Media)