‘You’re History’ background

WHEN a teenager turns a portable classroom into a time machine, a mischievous detention class is sent hurtling back through history. 

The time-warped team discovers vicious vikings, pilates-practicing pirates, disco happy gladiators, rapping Romeo and Juliet and the infamous Oedipus on Jerry Springer.

Drawing a parallel between hierarchical history and the modern school yard, ‘You’re History’ was a rollicking musical chock full of wonderful characters, hilarious historical mayhem, an absorbing story, thought provoking themes and sensational songs.

WHAT an amazing show! ‘You’re History’ came to life as performances the Thursday, Friday and Saturday before last left the audience spellbound and amazed at the talent of students, staff and community members  of Cootamundra High School.

‘You’re History’ was a whole-school activity and a resounding success with more than 450 students, parents and community members attending the three performances. This was the school’s first musical for over twenty years. 

A culmination of months of planning, set design, costume development and rehearsals finally came to fruition in breathtaking performances. 

A cast and crew of over 50 put in an enormous amount of time and effort – much of it after schools and on weekends. Congratulations must go to those students who took up the challenge – many of them gracing the stage for the first time. 

To the orchestra, comprised of students, staff and community members, a job well done. To those students who worked behind the scenes in sound and lighting, costumes and make-up, set and stage design, and food preparations, each  of you did a top job. 

School staff played an important part in the musical performing, working backstage, developing sets, costumes, promoting the show and providing supper  for the audience.

Special mention and congratulations must go to director Ms Pinney, producer Ms Taylor and musical directors Mr Perry and Mr Forsyth.

The success of ‘You’re History’ was seen in the faces and excitement of students at the end of each performance. The natural high shown by all cast and crew was a sight to behold!

Cootamundra High is now looking forward to their next musical in 2016.

Class of ‘94 CHS reunion

CALLING all Cootamundra High School Students who were part of the year group who commenced Year Seven in 1989 and who were part of that group at any stage until completion of Year 12 in 1994.

A reunion will be held this Saturday at the Cootamundra Country Club.

For enquiries pop into Hello World in Parker Street or give them a call on 6942 1388.

Save the date for Can Assist 

COOTAMUNDRA Can Assist is presenting a Country Music Spectacular Night of Stars – starring international and national recording artists Ken Kitching and Emma Hannah and local musicians Ben Visser as well as Peter, Edith and John Pratt among others.

Tickets are $15 and are available from Totally Gifted and Lollies.

This top night will be held in the Auditorium of the Cootamundra Ex Services Club from 7pm.

People are invited to bring their own snacks. 

For enquiries contact Tammy Thompson 0413 937 943 or Norm on 6942 1892.

Baby Show 

A BABY Show is being organised to raise funds for the Southern Cross Care Cootamundra Auxiliary. 

Taking place on November 15, there will be categories including the ‘bluest eyes’, ‘curliest hair’, ‘biggest smile’ and ‘sweetest dimples’. 

Babies will be judged by an impartial judge. Entry forms are currently at the Retirement Village and admission is free so get involved. 

The show will be complemented by a children’s clothing fashion parade.