NAPS

Superintendent James E. Montepare was presented the Educational Theatre Association National Administrator's Award before an audience of over 3000 theatre students and their teachers at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska in June. Debbie Gibbs, President-Elect of the Association, presented the award in recognition of his understanding of the importance of the arts, and in particular theatre in the North Adams Public Schools.  This past year, the Drury Drama Team grew from a high school activity to a district-wide program.
 
Anna Sebastino, student president of the Drury Drama Team, was elected as an International Thespian Officer. The six members of this prestigious group helped organize the week-long International Thespian Festival held at the University of Nebraska and composed of over 3000 participants. Her area of responsibility will cover New England, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. She will attend state Thespian festivals in these states and along with the five other Thespian Officers, will oversee the International Thespian Festival next June in Nebraska.
 
The Drama Team received a standing ovation for their performance of, Booby Trap at the Festival.  This play was also presented at Drury High School and MCLA. More photos of the Drama Team's trip to Nebraska and general information about the Team may be seen at the Drama Team web site:  www.drurydrama.com