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Students to present "Simon Shepherd" for school play
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 By Danica Luc, Staff Reporter
Juniors Andrea Montes de Oca and Kha-D-Sha McKain as part of the jury during a play rehearsal. - Columani Stoney, Staff Photographer
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    This year St. Joseph High School is having a Christmas play called "The Mystery of Simon Shepherd" at St. Boniface on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 at 7 p.m. Tickets are being sold for $5 in advance and $7 at the door.  
    This year’s play is about a shepherd, who is not important, but goes missing, which causes the whole village to try and find him. The shepherd is soon brought to court, where the inn keeper is charged for Simon’s disappearance.
But there’s a bigger story behind the disappearance of Simon Shepherd, which is revealed at the end of the play. 
    Yolgie Pierre, a senior, thought of this play when S. Joan told the seniors that they needed to take charge of this year’s Christmas play.  She is also the director along with Simone Thomas, co-director of the play. 
    Yolgie always wanted to do this play ever since freshmen year, but was disappointed to find out that only seniors conducted the plays.
She says, "I right away thought about the play I did in sixth grade, ‘The Mystery of Simon Shepherd,’ where I played one of the main roles, the judge."
    There are many other roles included in this play, such as being part of the jury, a sheep, an angel, Mary, and so much more.
If you want to see them, come to the Christmas play and bring friends and family.
    The money from the play is being raised for the seniors’ year book and is also going towards charity for the victims of Haiti. 

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1/29/2009 6:34:54 PM by Imani    
This play was a good play.
1/15/2009 4:26:33 PM by Julie    
The play was really good I loved it my favorite part was the dancing sheep it was adorable
1/14/2009 9:35:32 AM by Jennifer (Ketchup)    
I really like this play, and of course i was in it. It took alot of practice and alot of hard work, but Yolgie and Simone, and with the help of Ms. Renita, Mr. Cooke, and Mr. Toughey it was a very good production. I cant wait for the next one!!
1/14/2009 9:31:30 AM by Kannesha C    
Simone Shepherd was a very nice play. Not only did I enjoy the play I was in it, and might I was pleased
1/14/2009 8:59:41 AM by Carmen V.    
The play was very entertaining. I enjoyed it a lot. I laughed at various parts of the play.
1/13/2009 8:50:03 PM by Alison E    
I really liked the play. it was very funny, entertaining and the actors were great!
1/13/2009 4:30:40 PM by S. Nora    
I add my applause to the cast of "SS" S. Nora
1/13/2009 12:35:12 PM by krystal padmore    
the play was delightful. It was very interesting, it kept me awake. I felt that the girls did an awesome job!!!
1/13/2009 12:07:41 PM by Genesis Reyes    
This play was very entertaining Kudos to the two senior who help but it together and the student body who particapated as the cast!
1/13/2009 11:24:03 AM by ANunez    
loved the play, it was very funny!
1/13/2009 11:15:55 AM by Areiba Edwards    
The play was 100% good and much better than I expected. I didn't want to attend the night they performed the Christmas play, but at the Christmas liturgy when they performed it again it was a surprise to me. Very good actresses and it was well put together. I thought it very interesting they should continue to do more plays like that.
1/13/2009 10:57:40 AM by Samantha H    
The play was great it was funny and kept my attention the whole time. The people in the play took it seriously and everything was good. There need to be another one for easter!
1/13/2009 10:56:11 AM by Lizbeth G.    
The play was very good, i loved it! Great going Seniors.
1/13/2009 10:54:40 AM by Janet G.    
Unfortunately i didnt get to see the play. But i heard that it was great!. Hopefully next year ill get to see it. Great Job Seniors!
1/13/2009 10:49:46 AM by Leslie.Gonzaga    
This play as awesome. special thanks to the two seniors who put it together they really did a good job at it. Next year hopefully we have a good play as this one =)
1/13/2009 10:48:53 AM by Najimah M.    
I liked the play a lot when I saw it last December. It was very funny and the actresses did their best to make the story seem real. Good job to everyone who participated in the play!!!
1/13/2009 10:47:45 AM by Antova H.    
The play was awesome i loved it!! it was really funny and enjoyable everyone did a great job hope they put another one on soon..
1/13/2009 10:38:37 AM by Giavarna F.    
The play was great. It took alot of work to pull off and it was successful. I am proud of everyone who participated.
1/13/2009 10:20:28 AM by Amy Grijalva    
This was a great thing to add to the newspaper, seeing as to how I couldn't go see the play this article gave me a little excerpt to fill me in what the play was about. I regret missing the play, but now I'm envious of the people who saw it it. The article was well written and I'm glad to find out that the money raised will go to a good cause.
1/13/2009 10:17:04 AM by Rednael Long    
I really enjoyed playing in the play. Praticing for the play was hard work and alot of fustration. But at the end it came out awsome. Especially jumping in for Mary at the last minute. Thank you Yolgie (pole) and Simone (moni) for having patience with us. I Love You Guys Girls
1/13/2009 8:49:00 AM by Victoria M.    
As a member of the play production, I'd have to say that this year's Christmas play was one of the best. The cast was extremely large and we were able to work together and put on the show perfectly. I had a great time working with the directors and the cast.
1/12/2009 10:50:58 PM by Meraris Gonzalez    
The play for christmas was very good. I personally enjoyed it. The girls that worked back stage and on stage both did a great job and so did the directors of the play. Great iob!!
1/12/2009 10:08:51 PM by Karen M    
I really enjoyed this play. Personally, i think it was a great experience to be part of it. It was good to see the positive reaction of the audience, I think everyone really liked it. The actors did a great job and so did the directors. Their effort really showed and the outcome was great! Congratulations!
1/12/2009 9:16:44 PM by Sheina M.    
The play was the best!!! Rehersal was alot of fun and everyone really got into character when it was showtime. I know the cast definitely made Yolgie and Simone proud that night
1/12/2009 9:16:30 PM by Reaica C    
The play was really cool if you need any help in the future let me know
1/12/2009 8:59:38 PM by Jennifer D    
The play was very nice. i enjoyed watching all the girl acting to pull of a great show. It was entertaining and funny. Most importantly we was touched by the songs and skit of the incoming birth of the baby Jesus.
1/12/2009 8:46:17 PM by Ivett C.    
omg... the play was AWESOME! Yolgie and Simone are such great directors. Thank you guys...09 is the best! We all made a great play specially the jurors =]... I think that this play was the best Christmas play ever!!
1/12/2009 8:36:18 PM by Cristina p.    
this play was very creative, and entertaining to watch. it brought out a lot of hidden talents that i never knew Saint joesph had. i cant wait to see what next years play is going to be about.
1/12/2009 8:09:22 PM by Khadsha M    
The play was fun & exciting. All of the actors were amazing.
1/12/2009 7:58:21 PM by Jenny Francois    
The play was really funny and enjoyable! I had fun watching it both times and it was played out really well. I wonder what they're going to do next year
1/12/2009 7:45:14 PM by Karen Jerez    
This play was very fun to be apart of, i really enjoyed myself. Of course it would not have been possible with the dedication of Yolgie and Simone, thank you.
1/12/2009 7:34:26 PM by Ashley G.    
The play was phenomenal! Yolgie and Simone did great jobs directing. The students who participated were wonderful, I loved the energy!
1/12/2009 7:13:11 PM by Denise.T    
THE PLAY WAS!!! O MY GOD... IT WAS AWESOME.... IT WAS FUNNY, EXCELLENT JOB TO ALL THE ACTORS... AND SPEICAL THANKS TO YOLGIE AND SIMONE... THIS WAS THE BEST PLAY I EVER SAW THAT WAS PEFORMED IN ST.JOESPH.... LOTS OF LOVE
1/12/2009 7:02:16 PM by Ashley Thompson    
The school play is something that I look forward to watching and enjoying. The school play always has high energy and always very entertaining. The people apart of the school play did a great job at portraying their roles. I was proud and impressed! Great job, Keep up the Great work!
1/12/2009 6:59:47 PM by Tricia Meek    
This play almost made me cry. It was so wonderful how they displayed Jesus' birth. It showed how important he is in peoples lives. It also showed we must follow by God's word. We should be an living example of his word. We must have faith in him.
1/12/2009 6:57:24 PM by Aqire C.    
I loved the play. I was in it. :) Can't wait to see next Christmas play
1/12/2009 6:48:38 PM by Tricia Meek    
This play almost made me cry. It displayed how Jesus was born. I Almost felt like I was there when Jesus was born in real life. It also showed me how Jesus wants us to live by his word in the Bible. He wants us to be an example.
1/12/2009 6:47:51 PM by Stacey B    
The play was very interesting, and fun to watch. The play was well organized, and easy to understand. In our school we have talented students and i think they made the play stand out a bit more. I sine freshman year see the plays & this has been one of the best.
1/12/2009 6:42:31 PM by DN    
The Christmas play was very good and I am happy to have participated with choir members. I hope the next senior class will be able to handle the level of Senior '09!!
1/12/2009 6:38:53 PM by BP    
It was the best Christmas play. It was well done and i enjoyed it. The message was very thoughtful and i hope everyone liked it as well. We thank all the people that participated in the play and share their gifts to others. By the way, Go Seniors 09!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1/12/2009 5:35:27 PM by Priscilla M.    
The play was wonderful...I was apart of the play and everybody I worked with was just great..It was full of energy and full with emotion that caught the audience attention and into seeing what was going 2 happen next
1/12/2009 2:02:03 PM by Ashley G.    
I really enjoyed the play. It was amusing and I was very happy to be apart of it. Everyone in the play did a terrific job and so did the audience.
1/12/2009 2:00:12 PM by Kwanisha Blaize    
The play turned out to be very good. The storyline was also good and the students showed dedication and hard work into learning their lines.
1/12/2009 1:59:50 PM by Autumn O'Leary    
This was a very good play. I really enjoyed it. It was a bit different then last years. I congradulate the seniors who have worked very hard on this play which was for a good cause.
1/12/2009 1:59:05 PM by CHAREITHER BILLUPS    
HEY I THOUGHT THE PLAY WAS REALLY GOOD AND FUNNY. I ENJOYED IT AND THOUGHT IT WAS A NICE WAY TO END BERFORE XMAS BREAK. I HOPE YOU GUYS WILL DO MORE PLAYS LIKE THIS. GREAT CAST AND GREAT JOB!
1/12/2009 1:56:30 PM by Lisa D.    
I really like this article because it shows the talent that runs through the girls in St. joseph. We are very talented girls and it is so cool how we are now shinning with our acting skills.
1/12/2009 1:47:56 PM by Latisha Sidneus    
The play went very well. The girls did a tremendous job on acting. In the end all the hard work and practices paid off.
1/12/2009 12:58:57 PM by A.Montalvo    
I enjoyed the play A LOT, i thought it was awesome. Ths singing was really great and the whole play had a lot of spirit. Thank you to Yolgie & Simone for directing it.
1/12/2009 12:18:11 PM by LaShauna W.    
I saw the play during Christmas mass and loved. My favorite character was Ceaser. Next year, I hope to manage the Christmas play.
1/12/2009 12:08:57 PM by N.C    
the play brought the school to a different hight of life because you saw from two outstanding students that brought forth a task that would've been difficult and turned it into a renouned play. the play was very deligtful i actually enjoyed it so congrads to Yogie and Simone for bringing forth that play. =]
1/12/2009 10:19:29 AM by melisalynt    
the play was awesome and funny. singing the songs had me really feel apart of the show. with such little time and dedication the play came out great. i enjoyed simon sheperd and all the actors and singers it made the show great. yolgie and simone did a terrific job.
12/31/2008 11:32:17 AM by S. Joan    
Thank you to Yolgie, Simone and all the student participants for bringing the Christmas message to many in a reverent and joyfull presentation...a sheer delight! You gifted us in a very special way by sharing your God given talents and putting them at the service of others...we are all very proud!
12/30/2008 9:49:07 AM by Carmen Jimenez    
The play was awesome !!! Full of energy and emotion. Actors did an excellent job; You go girls !!!
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