Drama

by David Ryder

   The large number of talented students in performing arts programs were put under pressure this March, as they participated in Musical Performance Assessment (MPA). It is a practical test known as the FCAT for music.

   Some students saw the glass half full, and seized the chance to enjoy themselves instead of giving in to the pressure. “Basically, I didn’t really think about it, I just went up and had some fun,” said freshman Chase Brown.

   Members of the school’s chorus participated in this rigorous task, designed to find out whether or not students are improving and showing skills relevant to their respective fields.

   The students are graded in five levels: poor, fair, good, excellent and superior. Although not everyone is obliged to participate, all students in the TCHS music programs did. Of the 6 groups of students, 5 scored a superior and 1 group scored excellent.

 “I feel our students went in very prepared, they worked very hard. They really did awesome,” said chorus teacher Holly Cook.

   This 2013 event was hosted at Timber Creek, which required even more work. According to Cook, the school proved to be great hosts because it was “a group effort.”

   With this event in the bag, students will advance to a state assessment, since these were only district tests.

 

By Kimberly Dobson

An alumni of UCF, I began teaching English at Timber Creek High School in 2004. I have taught all grade levels, but spent the most time teaching English 3 honors before becoming a writing teacher. I now teach Creative Writing regular and advanced, Journalism, and Newspaper. I am also the adviser for FLOW: the TCHS Literary and Art Magazine, the Key Club, Quill and Scroll, the Life Skills Club, and our schools Poetry Slam team. I am married and gave birth to our first child, James, in May of 2013. In my free time (hah!) I think about school and spend time with my family.