Appreciation of Aesthetics - Music, Art Craft & Design
High School Musical
Congratulation to Patricia Magee, her production team Elaine McDonnell, Hazel Hannon, Margaret Egan and Niamh Donohoe and of course the talented young cast of High School Musical who entertained young and old alike over four evenings in October at Athlone’s Dean Crowe Theatre.
Troy played by Ronan Donohoe and Gabriella played by Avril Horan captured the spirit of the original High School Musical. Excellent performances were also put in by Sharpay played by Sarah Daly, and Chad played by Michael Oviawe. Ryan played by John Harte and Kelsie played by Niamh Watson added immensely to the show.
Clare Gillespie put in a captivating performance in her presentation of Mrs. Darbus actively challenging the formidable Coach Bolton when the need arose. Her artistic and creative leaning provided useful ideas for school detention in the future! Who could forget Jessica Ray’s personal interpretation of a student’s yearning to be a caterpillar?
Niamh Donohoes excellence as a choreographer was evident in the meticulously rehearsed dance routines. In a performance that was vibrant, energetic, colourful, uplifting and espoused a strong moral, almost 100 students from 12 -17 years old gave their hearts to a show that will remain in their memories long after many other trivia have been forgotten.
Congratulations to Patricia Magee teacher of music on another excellent musical production.
The
thirteen lead members of High School Musical pause during rehearsals at
Athlone Community College. L to R back: Shannon McDonagh (Martha Cox),
Dylan Jinks (Jason), Avril Horan (Gabriella Montez), John Harte (Ryan
Evans), Evan Mannion (Coach Bolton), Gavin Ward (Zeke Baylor), Ronan Donohoe
(Troy Bolton). Front Row L to R: Kate Donohue (Kelsi Neilson), Sarah Daly
(Sharpay Evans), Niamh Watson (Taylor McKensie), Claire Gillespie (Mrs.
Darbus) and Ian Hynes (Jack Scott).
The Athlone Community College cast of High School
Musical
Ronan Donohoe (Troy Bolton), Robert Eastwood, Dylan
Jinks (Jason), Gavin Ward (Zeke Baylor) and Michael Oviawe (Chad)
Ronan Donohoe (Troy Bolton) and Avril Horan (Gabriella)
Claire
Gillespie (Mrs. Darbus)
Evan Mannion (Coach Bolton)
East High School
Ian Hynes (Jack Scott)
Jessica Ray (Caterpillar)
John Harte (Ryan Evans) and Sarah Daly (Sharpay
Evans)
Kate Donohoe (Kelsi)
Shannon
McDonagh (Martha Cox), Niamh Watson (Taylor McKensie), Gavin Ward (Zeke
Baylor), Dylan Jinks (Jason)
East High Cheer Leaders
Credit Union Poster Competition
Congratulations to Christine Clarke (2nd year) and Warren Cooley (5th
year) who achieved 2nd and 3rd place in the 14-17 year category in the
recent Credit Union Poster Competition, open to all young people in the
Athlone and surrounding areas. A big thank you to their Art teachers Ms.
Suzanne Casey and mr. Ailbe Dunne. The theme for the competition this
year was “My Credit Union, My Choice”. Winners received a cash prize at
a special ceremony in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone.
Warren Cooley
Christine Clarke
Irish Dancing Champions
During the mid-term break Christopher Hurley 3rd year (Tory) and Patricia Mulligan 1st year (Joyce) travelled to San Francisco USA to take part in the North American Irish Dancing Championships.
Congratulations are extended to both Christopher and Patricia who did extremely well at the North American Irish Dancing Championships. Christopher won 3 first place medals and 1 third place medal. Patricia won 3 first place medals, 1 second place medal, 2 third place medals and finally 1 fifth place medal.
Well done to both Christopher and Patricia.
Christopher Hurley
Patricia
Mulligan
Integration Week 2009
Integration week, organised by Mr. Robert O’Dwyer, Chaplain and Pastoral Care co-ordinator took place during the week of October 5th to 9th. This week was about celebrating the diversity and culture in the College community.
Monday: Poster Competition
Tuesday: Humourfit performances on bullying, racism and
mental health
Wednesday: Bluerose Theatre performances on bullying
Friday: ‘Celebration of Diversity and Culture’ event
where stands/stalls displayed food, flags, jerseys and artefacts from
over 15 different nations and students experienced a variety of music,
poetry and dance from around the world including Nigeria, Spain, Latvia
as well as an excellent display of Irish music and dance.
Enjoying Integration week were Spanish students
on a 10 week study programme at the College.
Senior winners of the Integration week poster competition
were L to R: Nebojsa Pap, Lisa Milton and Dean Meares. The students are
accompanied by Mr. Robert O’Dwyer Chaplain and Pastoral Care co-ordinator.
First year student Daniel Roughneen receives a prize
for his winning poster from Mr. Robert O’Dwyer.