7 years, 3 months ago Mary Griffith
It may seem harder today to find something positive to say about Quincy public school administration or teachers.
But, I rise to praise both.
The QHS musical is a perfect example of educators knowing their students and picking an art form to help those students show off individual talents.
L'il Abner is not my favorite musical, but I can see why the educators at QHS chose that show for this year. It is filled with juicy "bit-parts" and "character roles" to let dozens of students shine. The leads are great, but to shut out dozens of other equally talented students would have been a poor decision. From Moonbeam McSwine to Mammy Yokum to Evil Eye Fleagle and Available Jones, every student cast in a supporting role steals the stage in their scenes. The decision to let dozens of students have the spotlight if only for a brief moment was a wise one for the QHS educators. Over 60 students get their name in the program as portraying a named character in L'il Abner.
I saw L'il Abner Wednesday night. (The show runs thru Nov 12th). At intermission, I spotted our Superintendent of Schools, Roy Webb. Now, I fully expect top administrators to support activities in our schools. Webb took time to come out on opening night. The show wasn't finished until 11pm. I don't know Webb well, but I do see him at a lot of school events. He seems engaged beyond the 9-5.
Let's hope a school strike can be averted. I take no side. I simply rise to praise educators, support staff and administrators for caring about students.