Waterford High School started a new event this year, called Lancer Showcase. The school was open for the evening for the community to see the school and how the students learn in their classes. Throughout the evening, several events also took place in the auditorium: selections from WATERFORDrama’s upcoming spring musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie; selections from the Dance Club’s recent performance; and pieces performed by the Jazz Ensemble and the Chamber Choir.
Next month marks a full year of Waterford High students studying in the new building, but not many Waterford residents have had the chance to visit it. Anthony Jessuck’s son will be enrolling in WHS next year, and Lancer Showcase gave him the opportunity to see some of the classes. “It was really nice to see the new school. It’s quite beautiful. The cafeteria was surprisingly small, but I like how they designed it,” Jessuck said. He took particular interest in the Marine Biology class, a popular class at the school.
James Angelopoulos, a sophomore at WHS, thought Lancer Showcase was both successful and exciting. “It gave parents and students alike a taste of what Lancer Nation is all about,” he explained. “And walking around the school like that is a welcome feeling, when the school turns from a workplace to a house of entertainment.” Even the students had the chance to experience their school life in a new way. They are often only in the school for studying and team practices, but that evening, they had the chance to show the community what they do, as well as to watch a few performances by several clubs and groups.
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The school faculty hopes to have the showcase again next year, so keep an ear out for the event!
