Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Summer 2007 | Page 10

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“West Side Story” Hits the Mark
A cast and crew of more than 100 Thornton Academy students
successfully presented the musical “West Side Story” at the Harry
P. Garland II Auditorium this spring, under the direction of faculty
members Cathy Murray and David Hanright.
It was an extremely popular event, drawing hundreds of
students, parents and members of the general public to four soldout shows.
The re-telling of Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet” focuses
on two rival street gangs—the Jets and the Sharks—who battle for
territory and respect in New York City. Tony, a member of the Jets,
meets Maria, the sister of rival gang leader Bernardo, and the two
fall in love despite coming from different backgrounds.
Photo by Patrick Fennell ‘75

Thornton Participates in This I Believe

Nick Woodman, a student in
the class of 2010, writes that he
believes in the power of the arts.

“Theater, drama, music and
more. They are all important. They
open your world and create friendships that will never be forgotten. They teach emotion, control,
power, and courage. Being up on
stage in front of ten people or
five hundred people is tough and
intimidating. You show control and
walk off with a s V