By: Alexandra Hounsell ’27

            Initially going into the show Radium Girls I was worried that I was going to feel like I was a part of a completely different world. I had never done any type of theater since elementary school plays, and I was concerned  that I would feel out of place. Once I auditioned and worked with the group, however, I realized that I didn’t need to feel alone. For the months that I worked on the show I had most definitely grown. With the group, and with my personal courage and acting as well. One thing about the members of Radium Girls was that they ensured that the environment during rehearsals was always comfortable. I never was afraid to mess a line up, or ask questions. Whenever one of us was nervous or unsure, there was certainly no lack of comfort and kind advice, as well as compassion from Ms. Begin and Mx. Gmyrek. 

       One thing I learned this winter is that challenges that seem impossible rarely are impossible. Although it seems cliche, teamwork is definitely one of the most important aspects of theater. Turning from a reporter to a doctor with a button up coat, glasses, Files, and jars would not be possible without someone there to help me gather everything before running back out on stage. Nor would it be possible to do set changes and get into character without Ms. Begin helping me with the props. This experience goes for everyone in the show. Nothing compares to the feeling of show night when you can watch everyone’s hard work pay off. 

   One thing that no one amount of work can prepare you for, however, is the whirl of emotions that is closing night. Before you know it, the show is done. The curtains are closed, the audience has finished applause, and everyone is rushed back to change and discuss before going home. It is sad to know that the people you’ve worked with everyday after school will for the majority go separate paths and all of the lines you memorized you won’t run through again. All of the sets you’ve used will be put back, and the year will move on. Yet, it is nice to go home and know that everyone has worked so hard for a production, and people will remember it for years to come. 

     Thanks to Ms. Begin,  Mx. Gmyrek, and everyone in production for a great show, it was very enjoyable to be a part of. 

By Jeremy Lavoie ’26

1: Linger by Royal Otis

I have been listening to “Linger”’s original version by The Cranberries for several years, but when this new cover by Royal Otis came out, I was shocked by how good it was. The singer’s voice is amazing and everything about the song resonates with me. I play this song an unhealthy amount of times throughout the day because the rhythm makes me want to jump up and down every time I hear it. Mr. Moiland can attest to this. He has probably heard this song from my speaker hundreds of times from his apartment. Thanks to me, it’s always stuck in his head and if you are reading this Sir, all we can do is let it linger 🙂  

2: Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus

This song has my heart. I know “Teenage Dirtbag” by heart and with reason. I’ll never forget those long rides where I would be listening to this song on repeat. Even though it isn’t on the soundtrack, I will always associate this song with the movie 10 Things I Hate About You, which is one of my favorite films. This is a feel-good song for me because of the relation to this movie.  The last verse of “Teenage Dirtbag” is the main reason that I love it so much. Go to minute 2:49 and thank me later.

3: Give Me Everything by Pitbull

Vibes.

4: Last Christmas by Wham

This is probably one of my favorite holiday songs ever. Whenever I start listening to “Last Christmas”, I know that Christmas is coming soon. I began listening to it once again a couple of weeks ago, and from then on, I have been in full Christmas mode. The rhythm is soothing and enjoyable and the backstory is a very relatable one for many. That is what makes it a top song for me. In the past week, this song has gained a starting job in my playlist and it will continue to be promoted up until Christmas. After the holidays, “Last Christmas” will unfortunately be demoted, but when I listen to it ten months later, it will still hit the same.

5: Break by Alex G

 I like “Break” for several reasons that I won’t dive into, but this song is a part of my daily routine. This is my number one comfort song. I will listen to it if I’m ever feeling down or sad because it makes me feel better about myself, just like hot soup when I have a cold. I discovered this song a year ago and since then it’s always been a starting player on my playlist. I hope that people reading this will go listen to “Break” and enjoy it just as much as I do.

By Emma-Rose Vining ’27

I played Alice in this year’s play, Alice In Wonderland. I was enthusiastic to take on this role, because I felt like it expanded my knowledge of acting and I could go through the familiar process of making a play. The start of the process began with get-to -know-you games and once we all got to know each other, we started running the script and blocking out the play. The process of putting together a show does take a few steps, but the initial introductions and getting to know everyone is very valuable and is one of my favorite parts of building a show. When getting to know people, you can see how they settle into their roles and grow as an actor. In my opinion, one person who really stood out was Jillian Applegate ‘25. Jillian did a great job with her role, she was always helpful with the younger kids, and gave people tips on how to better their performance as well. I love how on-task and focused she always was. All in all, this experience was really fun, and I think that the play was a strong representation of the heart of school theater and the Hebron community as a whole.

By: Ky’ra Bullard ’26

-Photo credit: Ky’ra Bullard ’26

-Photo credit: Ky’ra Bullard ’26

-Photo credit: Ky’ra Bullard ’26

-Photo credit: Ky’ra Bullard ’26

-Photo credit: Ky’ra Bullard ’26