from her performance, as she is able to procure a classic, yet still unique, interpretation
of Viola.
Alongside Abby was Miriam Kyzer. She played the role of Olivia in this
production, and had a beautiful performance. She was able to depict fierce passion and a
regal dignity through her character, adding her own unique personality to the role. Her
lines were crisp and clear and her confidence shone through, as it always has in her past
Silver Creek theater performances. With a fantastic voice and a lovable and engaging
quality to her acting, Miriam was able to execute her role as Olivia quite extraordinarily.
This successful production was under the direction of Les Dweir. Abby had
nothing but great things to say of his leadership, adding, “Les is also a great director to
work with. He really allows people on stage to have lots of creative freedom which is lots
of fun when acting.” Very popular among the theater students at SCHS, Dweir is able to
execute a remarkable performance from his students. It is full of life and imagination,
much like himself.
Even if you’re not a fan of sitting through a Shakespeare play, this year’s
production of Twelfth Night is definitely one that was worth seeing. The students were
able to bring their roles to life in a charismatic way with a backstage crew that is clearly
experienced and professional.
The Adventures of Traveling and Teaching:
The Remarkable Life of Haylen Gregory
by Lia DeGroot
Simplicity and adventure: these aren’t words that are often put together, but
when talking to one of Silver Creek’s newest science student teachers, Haylen Gregory,
these words come to mind. Few people have traveled to
four different continents, speak German, and teach high
school environmental science, but Ms. Gregory has all of
these things under her belt.
Ms. Gregory comes from a family of travelers and teachers,
as her parents encouraged traveling when she was a child.
Ms. Gregory noted in her interview that some parents don’t
feel comfortable sending their children to the other side of
the world for extended periods of time, but her parents saw
the value in allowing their daughter to experience many
different ways of living. Her love of travel has followed her
into her adult life. Out of all of the wild places she’s been, Ms. Gregory said that the
three-week trek she took through Nepal was by far her favorite. During the trip she and