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‘Legally Blonde’ packs the house BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com
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SPORTS: Arlington girls capture second place at state. Page 8
ARLINGTON — In spite of competing with the Hardwood Classic in Tacoma, the Arlington High School Drama production of “Legally Blonde” nonetheless sold out on its opening night March 1, filling about 400 seats in the Byrnes Performing Arts Center with a fast-paced and fluid musical which featured multiple set changes during each song. AHS seniors and “Legally Blonde” stars Baily Hudson, Mario Marante and Christian Sanchez are all in their second year of AHS Drama, and all three agreed that “Legally Blonde” marks a stark difference in content and tone from last year’s “Beauty and the Beast.” “It’s been a challenge to step outside my com-
fort zone and take risks, but I’ve found things out about myself,” said Hudson, who plays perky Harvard Law student Elle Woods. “Dancing is not my strong suit, but as I’ve practiced, I’ve gotten a lot better.” Hudson admitted that she doesn’t share a lot of interests in common with the “girly” Elle, but she encouraged the AHS Drama students who will follow in her footsteps next year to “not be afraid to let themselves go onstage, because if they hold back, they’ll regret it.” Marante found himself promoted from a supporting player last year to one of the leads as the devious Professor Callahan this year, and he credited AHS Vocal teacher Brent McGee SEE BLONDE, PAGE 2
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Arlington High School senior Baily Hudson as Elle Woods, left, runs through a scene with fellow AHS senior Mario Marante as Professor Callahan prior to their showtime on March 2.
Forum focuses on homelessness BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com
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Vol. 124, No. 33 Kirk Boxleitner/Staff Photo
Housing Hope Regional Manager Nate Greenland urges empathy and understanding for the plight of the homeless during the Feb. 26 forum at the Arlington United Church.
ARLINGTON — The Arlington United Church’s community forum on homelessness on Feb. 26 drew input from a broad range of regional experts on issues closely related to homelessness. Arlington School District Superintendent Dr. Kristine McDuffy was joined by Sid Logan, executive director of the district’s operations and facilities, and Diane KirchnerScott, executive director of its teaching, learning and special services, in explaining how their running tallies of students within the school district who qualify as homeless are determined according to criteria set by
the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. “We err on the side of the children with our numbers,” Kirchner-Scott said. “The most important thing is to try and ensure some stability for these children, who are often moving between schools in the midst of their turmoils,” McDuffy said. Mary Jane Brell Vujovic, director of strategic initiatives for the Workforce Development Council of Snohomish County, commended the number of “excellent programs” that have been created specifically to address the needs of the homeless, but acknowledged that there remain significant SEE FORUM, PAGE 2
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