The Commercial Appeal

Farmington second-grader David Richardson is an all A student DAVID RICHARDSON

- Family: What do you like most about your school: Favorite subject (and why): Most challengin­g subject (and why): Hobbies: Goals for the future: Person you most admire (and why): Favorite movies, TV shows, books: People would be surprised to know a

Parents, David and Raquel Richardson; sister, Sophia

The stuff that I do in class, like P.E. History. It tells facts and what happened in real life.

Math. Sometimes I mess up the answer and have to erase it and tear the paper. It’s com-

plicated.

Writing and reading since kindergart­en. Honor Roll: all As and Es. Catching the biggest catfish in a fishing contest.

Soccer, reading, sleeping, fishing

To become a paleontolo­gist.

My mom, because I love her and she loves me.

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Odd Squad,” Magic choral director. Strings teacher, Sherry Fuller, will conduct the The Colliervil­le High School 25-instrument student orchesDrac­o tra.Playhousew­illpresent the global stage sensation “Les ecause the musical takes Misérables” April 16-19. place over a span of more than

Based on the famous French 30 years, and includes singing novel by Victor Hugo, “Les throughout, it is considered an Misérables” is regarded as the enormous feat to produce. ultimate story of redemption. When asked about the chalFeatur­ing a score by legendleng­es a production of this magary composer Claude-Michel nitude can bring about, choreSchön­berg, “Les Misérables” ographer Hannah Peeples said, includes many musical theater “Although there are not many standards such as “I Dreamed numbers that require intense a Dream,” “Do You Hear the choreograp­hy, the show is conPeople Sing?” and “Bring Him stantly moving from song to Home.” The Draco Playhouse song, which requires immense production is directed by Keith amounts of well-thought- out Salter and Emily Taylor is the musical staging, as well as tre-

Tree House books

apartment.

That I live in an

No recess. Only work because they have to learn. That’s what school is for.

Captain (Edward John) Smith because I am really interested in learning about the Titanic and how to drive it.

I’d spend it on a house. mendous vocal ability.”

In this Draco Playhouse production, Valjean is portrayed by senior Mark Elich, and Javert by junior Jonathan Gibson. Other performers include Ellie Perry as Fantine; Madison Pruitt as Cosette; Luke Howard as Marius; Hannah Peeples as Eponine; Jake McCutcheon as Enjolras; and Ty Lenderman and Anne Saunders as the Thenardier­s.

No factories, because they pollute the air. Too much smoke kills people. There are an additional 35 students in the cast and the production is choreograp­hed by seniors Hannah Peeples and Kristen Aune,

Thursday, Friday and Saturday performanc­es are at 7 p.m., and the Sunday performanc­e begins at 2 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door for $15, $10 for students. Group discounts for adults are available.

Q AIt’s hard to narrow it down to one, so I will have to say I admire my parents the most. They have taught me to work hard, be true to myself and never settle for second best.

Q AI would love to be able to wave a magic wand and give all children the resources and unconditio­nal love they deserve. Since I can’t do that, I will do my part by raising two compassion­ate little boys, in hopes they help make the world a better place.

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