Colonial Players win three Cappies

        The Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PWHS) Colonial Players' 2012 production of "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" won three Greater Philadelphia Area Cappies Awards during the organization's annual awards ceremony on May 6.

        Senior Sam Silbiger won the Cappie for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of J.B. Biggley. The team of sophomore Ahmad Attia, senior Carly Brooke, senior Adrian Franken and freshman Sanjana Venkat, won the Cappie for Best Sound for the second year in a row. And PWHS won the Cappie for Best Song for their production of "Brotherhood of Man",featuring seniors Ronnie Keller, Nick Arnone, Kelsey Plona and an ensemble of men.

        The three awards were the most for a PWHS production, which received a school-record 16 nominations.

        A special presentation was made during the event to PWHS teacher and musical theater director Mickey Engel. He was recognized for his dedication and support to the Cappies for his seven years of service on the Greater Philadelphia Area Steering Committee and his 10 years directing musical theater at PWHS.

        The Cappies "Critics and Awards Program," trains high school theater and journalism students from 34 area schools as critics, has them attend shows at other schools, and write reviews of those shows. At the end of the season, the critics vote to determine nominees and award winners in over 30 categories from makeup and sound, to acting and dance. 

 

RP to celebrate 50 years

        Ridge Park (RP) Elementary School will celebrate its 50th anniversary during the next school year. If you have taught at RP, or know any retirees who have, please contactPriscilla Holleranat the school.

 

PW Scholarship Fund event

        The Plymouth Whitemarsh Scholarship (PWHS) Fund will hold a fundraiser on May 29, at the Five Guys Burgers and Fries in the Plymouth Square Shopping Center. Ten percent of all proceeds received between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. benefit the Scholarship Fund. Money raised will go toward the more than 25 scholarships the Fund gives each year to PWHS seniors. Please make an effort to stop by between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. No coupon is necessary.

 

Foundation fund sponsors wine tasting event

        The Colonial Foundation is hosting a fund raiser at Totaro's Restaurant, 729 E. Hector Street in Conshohocken, on Sunday, June 3. Hors D'oeuvres will be served from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. with Dinner and wine pairing from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost of the event is $75 with all proceeds benefitting the Colonial Foundation. For more information, call Totaro's at 610-828-9341.

 

Raffle to benefit post-prom

         50-50 raffle tickets are available to benefit the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PWHS) post prom. Tickets are $1 each, five for $6 or 15 for $10. Tickets may be purchased in PWHS from receptionist Beth Kupfer, in Colonial Middle School from Lois Horn, in Plymouth and Ride Park elementary schools from Kathy Dale and in Conshohocken Elementary School from Cathy Greenly. The drawing will be held the night of the post prom, Friday, June 8.

 

Gluten-free recipes featured on What's Cookin'?

        Watch What's Cookin'? on CITV to get some new ideas for family dinners - including five new gluten-free episodes for pot roast, spaghetti squash, tacos and more! Chef Carol Boehm, from the Chefs Move to School Program and owner of Dine@Home, works with Director of Food Services Lori McCoy and the Colonial Middle School students in the Family and Consumer Science classes to serve up healthy recipes. Click here to watch online or tune in to Channel 28 on Comcast or Verizon at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily!

 

Reminders...

 

Sign up now for Girls in Technology Summer Academy

       Registration is now open for the Third Annual Girls in Technology Summer Academy, which will run June 18-29 in Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. The academy introduces female students entering grades five through eight to various engineering and technology concepts in a relaxed and fun environment. Students create projects in graphic design and digital photography, Web design, animation and gaming, robotics and more. Cost is $250 per student. Click here for more information and a registration form.

 

Post Prom raffle

        The PWHS PTSO is having a raffle for a Senior Prom Basket.  The Basket includes Senior Prom tickets along with gift certificates for tuxedo rental, limo, salon services, flowers, and accessories.  Tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $25 and can be purchased in the high school office, for additional information click here.  The drawing with be held on May 14th.  Please check out the PWHS PTSO website for all the latest news and information along with all forms and flyers.

 

Plymouth Elementary PTO Flea Market

       The Plymouth Elementary School PTO is sponsoring a Flea Market on Saturday, June 2 from 8:00 a.m. to noon on the school grounds. Table spaces for vendors cost $15 each. The PTO is also looking for volunteers to help set up, take down and run the event. For more information or to volunteer, call the school at 610-825-8190.