It was a high energy celebration
Jaime McKown and Brian Morgan introduced the acts
It was the second year for the resurrection of "The Follies," an entertainment celebration brought to the community by the
young and the older at Calhoun Middle/High School this past weekend.
This year's theme was "Celebration," and quite a celebration it was, with lots of energy and excitement.
Follies 2003 had two Masters of Ceremonies, Brian Morgan and Jaime McKown, who introduced over twenty five acts, all
bringing cheers from the audiences during the three-day run.
The kids were outstanding, dancin' and singin' old and newer tunes, with laughable moments of comic relief. The adult
Calhoun Choral Reflections, a group brought together last year, was tuned and professional.
It was director and musician Harry Beall who found himself excited again about the event, enjoying the hard work of his
cast, associates and supporters. "We want to thank them all," he said.
"The Follies" was a long-standing tradition at Calhoun High, with a few years of absence. Beall says, with community
support, "We hope to keep it going for years to come."
The Vandalias performed
Those performing this year included Vicki Lamont, Chasity Jones, Susan Sullivan, the Vandalias, Heather Weaver, Jake
Krack, the CHS band, Kaitlin Weaver, Rock Steady, Kara Haymaker, the Buttercups, Calhoun Choral Reflections, Sarah
Lynch, the Showgirls, Nikki Church, Brian Morgan, and the Reflections Barbershop Quartet.
Among others bringing their talent to the event, Faye Chambers, choir director; Casey Harris, dance choreographer; Jo
Moellendick, art director; Zach Bailey, sound director; Derek Roberts, lighting director; Trina Beall, administrative director,
Zach Moore, spotlights; Jacob Richards, video taping; Susan Sullivan, choir coordinator; Holly Burch, David Dodd, Amber
Goodrich, Tiffani Tanner and Katie Walker, scenery.
A special thank you was given to Friends of the Follies and the advertisers for the event.
EDITOR'S NOTE: It was one of those unexplained camera problem days as we photographed this years Follies,
unfortunately we obtained only a few useable pictures.
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