DSHS choirs successful at UIL contest
Three choirs from Dripping Springs High School participated in the UIL Concert and Sightreading event at the Hays Performing Arts Center April 17. All three choirs – the Treble Choir, Chamber Choir and Concert Choir – received straight First Division ratings for their stage performances. The Chamber Choir and Treble Choir also received First Division ratings in the Sightreading portion of the event and earned the Sweepstakes trophy.
DSHS sophomore wins writing contest
Advanced Creative Writing student Madeline Tredway was a winner in the Texas Authors Institute’s 2018 Texas Student Short Story contest. Her work, titled “The Woman and the Alien,” won first in the 10th Grade division. It will be featured in a published collection of short stories by students from around the state who were honored in the contest. Her teacher is Travis Crain.
DSMS one-act play recognized in UIL contest
The Dripping Springs Middle School Theater Department competed in the UIL One-Act Play Festival in Elgin April 14 and placed second with the performance of “Stroke Static.” DSMS also received Excellent ratings for a second performance, “After Hours.”
Students who received individual honors were Owen Racis as Best Actor and Kloe Miller as Best Stage Manager. Additionally, Hanna Tindol, Emma Satine and Taylor Barnett captured All-Star Acting Awards and Hannah Olsen, Santiago Rendon-Salazar and A.J. Bergeron received honorable mention.
