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New community theater established at Dresden Church by Lynette Dotson

A new theater opportunity for area “It’s open to, with it being a commu- 7:30 p.m. with additional matinee show to do this professionally if they wanted
youth is now available. Marley Kennedy nity theater, anyone and everyone, who- times on November 15 and 22 at 12:30 to or in different ways. And some of that
and the Dresden Church have teamed ever’s willing to drive to Dresden to do p.m. is sometimes getting these small expe-
up to form the Dresden Village Commu- it.” “Erica Lewis, who will be a senior at riences of stuff like that.”
nity Theater (DVCT). Kennedy brings a wealth of experi- Tri-Valley, is student directing our first Two more shows, musicals, have al-
“We’re trying to find ways to get more ence to DVCT. show, Rotten Apples, and she’s excited.” ready been selected for later in the sea-
kids engaged, community-wide and “I’ve been di- “What’s nice son. Audition times will be posted on
county-wide. That’s a big thing with recting shows about it, almost, the theater’s Facebook page as we get
Dresden Church is that we’re super and helping out is that it’s a one closer to the winter and spring plays.
community-focused and wanting to get with shows since set show, but it The Dresden Village Community The-
kids involved in our jam youth group and 2018. I did the- can have three ater is performing out of the Dresden
other things and expand that, make it ater all through different endings, Church, located at 1014 Main Street in
more open,” explained Kennedy. high school and so audiences can Dresden. Kennedy can be reached by
After nine years of working with Tri- middle school, come and see email at dresdenvct@gmail.com. Follow
Valley Schools, Kennedy is tapping into so this is a world a different end- the theater’s Facebook page for show
her talent and experience to bring this I’m really famil- ing every single schedules, updates, and audition times
new venture to life with the help of Dres- iar with, as well night. Or we could for future shows.
den Church staff, Pastor Dan, and par- as I’m passionate make it crazy and “I’m really excited about this oppor-
ticipating youth. about it, plus the do the same, all tunity, Kennedy shared. “I love Dresden
“I went to Dan and I said, what if we idea of not having three endings so much. This is a town that’s very near
did this crazy idea. I said, what if we just to leave my Tri- all together, like and dear to my heart. I knew this is
full-on did a community theater out of Valley kids fully, there’s a bunch of where I’ve grown up. And to be able to
the church, and funds could be split, like, and they can still different options.” start something and impact kids that I
to go back towards the theater program, go and do the dra- “So the dream care about, as well as meet new people
to pay for the next show, buy costumes, ma club at their is to have like, you that may discover fun things. I’m just
whatever, I said, but then funds can also schools and stuff, know, I’d have a excited. And I feel really grateful that
be put towards any improvement things all of them can, student director, a I have a church family that’s willing to
we need here at the church or outreach but it’s nice that I’ll be able to still touch student stage manager, a student light- jump on the roller coaster with me. And
programs...he goes, let’s do it!” base.” ing director. So they learn all aspects. that’s awesome.”
Plays will be held in the church’s Auditions for the first play have already And then it creates more experience.
newly remodeled sanctuary with audi- taken place, and the cast and crew are And then they can decide if they want,
torium-style seating for about 250 peo- set for Rotten Apples, which will hit the because people can say what they want, READ & SHARE THE BUZZ ONLINE IN FULL
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OHSAA Awards $200,000 in Scholarships, Sends More Than $1M

to Schools

District Athletic Boards select Scholar-Athlete scholarship recipients; OHSAA sends $1,250 to each high school
submitted
The Ohio High School Athletic Associ- each district is based upon the number
ation and its six District Athletic Boards of schools within the district. The recipi-
have awarded $200,000 to 200 recent ents were selected by special commit-
high school graduates as part of the tees within each of the OHSAA’s six ath-
OHSAA’s Scholar-Athlete Scholarship letic districts. Individuals who receive
Program. athletic scholarships from NCAA Divi-
In addition, the OHSAA has sent sion I or II institutions or appointees to
$1,250 to each member high school, a military academies are not eligible for
grand total of $1,020,000, to assist with an award.
items needed by each school’s athletic Seventeen recipients from the East
department. The money comes from District were selected.
the OHSAA’s Athletic Enrichment Fund, • Aleigha Busse, Duncan Falls PhiloAleigha Busse, Duncan Falls Philo
which was established in 2023 for the • Ryan Cassidy, Minerva
purpose of providing a financial contri- • Russ Dickinson, Toronto
bution to each member high school’s • Drew Gasber, St. Clairsville
athletic department to assist with costs • Micah Hardesty, Warsaw River View
of equipment, uniforms, game transpor- • Carson Long, New Philadelphia
tation, officials and improving student • Adrienne Lowe, St. Clairsville
sportsmanship and adult fan behavior. • Ellie Mason, New Philadelphia
Each of the 200 scholarship recipi- • Nicholas Norman, Byesville
ents, who were selected by their respec- Meadowbrook
tive District Athletic Boards, will receive • Julia Sciarretti, New Philadelphia
a $1,000 award. This marks the second Tuscarawas Central Catholic
straight year that $200,000 has been • Jamie Smith, Hannibal River
distributed to 200 students; both totals • TyLynn Smith, Cadiz Harrison
are the highest in the college scholar- Central
ship program’s 31-year history. • Lexy Starner, Millersburg West
“These scholar-athletes represent the Holmes
very best of high school athletics,” said • Isabelle Stoldt, Dover
OHSAA Executive Director Doug Ute. • Marabelle Thornberry, Byesville
“Our District Athletic Boards, Board of Meadowbrook
Directors and OHSAA staff congratu- • Nathen Wright, New Philadelphia
late them on all their accomplishments Tuscarawas Central Catholic
and wish them well as they work toward • Riley Zamensky, New Concord John Riley Zamensky, New Concord John
their educational and career goals.”
GlennGlenn

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Selection Process of students from other districts who re-
ceived scholarships. Names in bold are
Scholar-athlete recipients are se- Muskingum County students.
lected based on a point system which
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