The show must go on, and the Hays Arts Council used their creativity to ensure this annual contest continued despite the COVID-19 pandemic. HFE 5th grade students researched, wrote, and prepared presentations about a historical figure. Jack Stoecklein portrayed Erno Rubik, inventor of the Rubik's cube, and tied for 4th place.
1st Place William Shakespeare - portrayed by Martha Miller O’Loughlin
2nd Place Susan B Anthony – portrayed by Emma Downing O’Loughlin
3rd Place TIE Amelia Earhart – portrayed by Summer Hackworth O’Loughlin
3rd Place TIE Malala Yousafzai – portrayed by Alayda Cano O’Loughlin
4th Place TIE Bethany Hamilton – portrayed by Larryn Braun Victoria
4th Place TIE Erno Rubik – portrayed by Jack Stoecklein Holy Family
5th Place TIE Willis Carrier – portrayed by Eli Kerr Wilson
5th Place TIE Howard Carter – portrayed by Shiloh Gaschler St. Mary’s -Ellis
Congratulations to all four of our competitors
Emma Wasinger as Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Khloe Vahling as Rosie the Riveter
Thomas Meagher as Milton Hershey