Miamisburg High School Theatre is proud to announce that they have been chosen as one of ten winning high schools who will receive a royalty-free license agreement to produce John Kander and Fred Ebb’s Chicago: High School 
Edition. MHS Theatre was the only school chosen in Ohio and one of two schools in the entire Midwest.
The national competition was created by Samuel French, Inc. in celebration of Chicago composer Kander’s 90th birthday. The "Razzle Dazzle Competition" asked how students “razzle dazzle” their school community, by demonstrating how musical theatre impacts their lives, inside and outside the school community. The entries were adjudicated by representatives from Samuel French, Right On Cue Services, iTheatrics, and the Educational Theatre Association.
The MHS Theatre program, in it's third year of existence, submitted a document telling their story of how the program began, it's impact on a very diverse socioeconomic community, and how it has impacted the lives of Miamisburg students. The submission also talked about how having the rights to the show would create a substantial savings for the program. The intended use of the savings (approx. $3,000) would allow the program to explore adding a Fall play into their season (currently producing a Spring musical once a year) or the possibility of purchasing needed technical equipment.
MHS Theatre is currently in the audition phase for their upcoming production of The Addams Family, which will be performed on April 26 at 7:00 p.m. and April 27 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm at the Memorial Auditorium in Miamisburg.
"On behalf of Miamisburg High School Theatre, I’d like to personally thank Samuel French for this wonderful opportunity. You have helped us move our new program toward growth. As we continue to fundraise, our ultimate goal is to grow the program so that we are able to produce more than one production a year. Additionally, we’d like to be in a place where we no longer have to rent needed technical equipment." said Melissa Fogle, Board Member and Producer.
February is Black History month. Each school day during the month of February we will be recognizing African Americans who had a lasting impact on the U.S. Today we recognize the legacy of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson.
The lives of these three remarkable African American women are immortalized in the film “Hidden Figures”. Had it not been for their unheralded mathematical contributions, the success of NASA and John Glenn’s trip around the earth may have been in peril.
Despite overt discrimination and Jim Crow laws these three women excelled in mathematics, engineering and computer programming breaking not only racial barriers but gender barriers as well.
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. In recognition, we've asked some of Miamisburg City Schools’ female science teachers to share their thoughts.
"Curiosity of the world around us has no limits. Girls as well as boys can imagine the magic of science in a snowflake, a raindrop or a bird flying in the sky. It's the wonder and discovery of science in everything that intrigues and motivates me." Mary Kay Eckhart - Kinder Elementary
“Science is important to me because it touches every aspect of our lives. Thinking critically and being literate in science is essential if we are to keep up with the pace of our ever changing world.” Brandi Kennard - Miamisburg High School
“Women have made tremendous contributions in science for centuries. I think it's important to celebrate these women for what they've given us and who also serve as role models for the girls in our classrooms." Patty DeMott - Mark Twain Elementary School
“I've always been fascinated by women scientists, not because they are women, nor scientists, but because they are people who had the self-awareness to choose fields where their unique interests, talents, and skills converged onto a scientific pathway. Because gender is important to research, and because women bring a unique perspective to the science workplace, women scientists are vital. As educators, we can make the scientific pathways more visible to our girls and young women. We all benefit.” Vicki Schoenfeld - Bear Elementary School
“Science sparks the wildest imaginations. Each conclusion leads to another theory. The process is never-ending. Even scientific blunders become great successes. The perseverance of our students in science shapes our world.” Becky Diehl - Miamisburg Middle School
“For the last 25 years I have had the pleasure of being a science teacher, mostly teaching physics. There is nothing better than seeing students master difficult material and challenge themselves to become better problem solvers. Traditionally, women have not been well represented, particularly in the physical sciences, and I strive to help change this. At MHS, most of our physics and chemistry courses are taught by women, and we are proud of all of our students (including many young ladies) who are studying engineering, computer science, medicine, nursing, and many other fields.” Katie Pennington - Miamisburg High School
February is Black History month. Each school day during the month of February we will be recognizing African Americans who had a lasting impact on the U.S. Today we recognize Frank Robinson.
Frank Robinson was an American outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball who played for five teams from 1956 to 1976. He became the first black manager in MLB history, and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 1982.
Robinson led the Cincinnati Reds in 1961 to a pennant with a .323 batting average, and he was named MVP with the 1966 AL Baltimore Orioles after winning the Triple Crown. Robinson helped lead the Orioles to the first two World Series titles in franchise history in 1966 and 1970, and was named the Series MVP in 1966 after leading the Orioles to a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Just as Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier for players, Robinson broke the color barrier for African Americans by becoming the first black manager in baseball as the player-manager of the Cleveland Indians in 1975. He went on to manage 4 other teams.
He is the only player to win the MLB MVP in both the National and American League. He passed away last Thursday at the age of 84.
