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Your LOCAL Media since 1918! VOLUME 107: ISSUE 17
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Ryley School students present The Story of the Nutcracker Kari Janzen
Staff Reporter
This year Ryley School students presented The Story of the Nutcracker for their annual Christmas Concert in the school gym on Thursday, Dec. 12. The school also partnered with Niko's Dance Team to introduce Ukrainian dancing into the production. “Today, we're thrilled to present our very own rendition of The Story of the Nutcracker, a magical celebration of the holiday season brought to life through the incredible efforts of our students and staff. We are also fortunate to have collaborated with Niko's dance studio right here in Ryley. A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Hofer for her expertise in choreographing the stunning dances you'll see today, and for assisting with the beautiful costumes that bring our performance to life,” Ryley School principal Maria Schaade said. “A special thank you to Ms. Arychuk and Miss Roe for their hard work and dedication to volunteering to lead this production. Their creativity and countless hours of preparation have been instrumental in bringing this story to the stage. That said, The Story of the Nutcracker has truly been a whole school effort. Every member of our staff has contributed in some way to making today's performance a success, from rehearsals and set design to lighting and logistics,” she said. The production was emceed by Gabriel Freeman, and the cast included the Queen who was played
by Emmie, Braydan and Zander were guards, Payton was the Mouse King, and the mice were played by Elise, Jack, Katie, Mercedes, Saige, and Abbigale S-P. Dr. Drosselmeyer was played by Brycen, Manny played his nephew Karl Drosselmeyer, and Mr. and Mrs. Stahlbaum were played by Isaac B. and Chloe R. Clara was played by Alyson, Fritz by Gabby, and Heidi by Sasha. Children at the party were played by Chloe W., Abi T., Shanalee, Janaya, and Kinslee. The toy soldiers were played by Arthur, Chloe G., Charlie, Dom, and Janaya, and Savannah played the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Niko’s dancers included Dannieka, Gage, Adessa, Kinslee, Georgia, Sasha, Shanalee, Gabby, Brycen, and Manny. Sasha, Emmie, Chloe W., Abi T., Shanalee, Janaya, and Kinslee were part of the junior high choir that sang carols preceding the concert and Miss Roe and Emmie performed O Canada. Grades 4 and 5 played Little Drummer Boy and Ode to Joy on their ukuleles, and Grades 1 and 2 performed Jingle Bells and The Mice Before Christmas. The Kindergarten class performed Silent Night, Janaya Tensen had a ukulele solo, and Grade 3 rang bells and sang Joy to the World and Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. Students involved with the technical side of things included Lincoln G., Ethan H., Kaleb, Isaac K., Kinslee, Cole, Kaleigh, Mayson, Seth, Gabriel, Rayen, Elizabeth, Layla, Bailee, Saivrie, and Abbigale S-P.
Ryley School students presented The Story of the Nutcracker for their annual Christmas Concert in the school gym on Thursday, Dec. 12. Pictured L-R: Braydan as a guard, Emmie as the Queen, Zander as a guard, Brycen as Dr. Drosselmeyer, and Manny as his nephew, Karl Drosselmeyer. KARI JANZEN PHOTOS
The Kindergarten class performed Silent Night.
Grades 1 and 2 performed Jingle Bells and The Mice Before Christmas.