Volume XVI Issue 197

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

Catherine (Callie) and Nick hold a conversation in the mayhem of Tom’s NY apartment

The cast has been in rehearsals for several months and are ready to present their show. Lepage notes, “Even though things may not be progressing the way you have planned in your mind, it’s important to remain hopeful and trust your cast and crew.”

Last week I sat in on a rehearsal and was impressed with the students who filled in for others who had track practice, were sick, or just absent for other reasons. Callie Baldwin started by holding a key prop in the Valley of Ashes scene and continued by grabbing a script and filling in as Catherine.

Vincent said that this is the first time being involved in a show since her own acting and directing in high school. She pointed out that the technical aspects are all digitalized and will include a “scrim” which is a giant screen where a projector can project images for the background or setting.

Tom’s (Peter) conversation with Myrtle

escalates into physical violence

Nick (Whitney) and Tom (Peter)

discuss the Valley of Ashes

Whitney Kellogg, president of the Performing Arts club, is playing Nick Carraway, our narrator in the novel. Lepage praised Kellogg for taking her office “to heart” and doing everything in her power to make this the “best year and show yet”.

The object of Gatsby’s affection, Daisy Buchanan, is being played by Lily Ammon, who also serves as the Public Relations chair. Ammon recreated Baz Luhrmann’s movie poster with our own student actors and Lepage commented, “it’s gorgeous!”

Working man George Wilson is played by Isaiah Williams. According to Lepage, Williams is a “loyal and dedicated member of the cast” who is willing to fill in for different roles and help with anything needed. He will also play the Minister in the last scene of the play. Aryanna Saltsgaver plays Wilson’s wife, Myrtle.

Peter Nielsen is playing Tom Buchanan, the overbearing and unfaithful husband of Daisy. Peter has also stepped up to take on the unofficial role of Stage Manager with meticulously organizing the props and sets.

Rounding out the cast is Austin Whitby as Jay Gatsby, Sophia Davis as Jordan Baker, Jimena Guitierrez Agredano as Catherin, and Simon Talley in the role of Meyer Wolfsheim and Mr Gatz.

Don’t miss The Great Gatsby this Friday at 6:00 and Saturday with a matinee at 2:00 and an evening show at 6:00. All shows take place in the drama room in the 700 building. Tickets are $8/adults and students and $6/children, senior citizens, and students with an ASB sticker.

Callie Baldwin helps to set the scene with the iconic eyes of Dr TJ Eckleberg

Remember when news was ‘newsy’? When you read about weddings, family events and engagement announcements in the newspaper? If you have something that might be newsworthy, please submit it to shelleybennett24@gmail.com and I’ll do my best to include it here in “The Good Stuff.”

The drive is held annually on the second Saturday in May in 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. Hunger affects 1 in 8 Americans, including millions of children, senior citizens and veterans.

In the thirty-two years since it began, the food drive has collected about 1.82 billion pounds of food for struggling residents.

The timing is important, with food banks, pantries and shelters running low on donations from the winter holidays and with summer approaching, when most school meal programs are suspended.

Lassen Family Services will also have a selection of formal wear to borrow.

Eagle Lake Village is looking for anyone interested in donating time to help entertain their residents. Volunteer/community hours in playing games with the seniors or reading to them, musical entertainment, or bringing out pets or livestock for, “show and tell.” Your contact would be Carrie and you can reach her at 1.530.310.2554.

Do you love to draw? Want to share your visions with our school? Here’s your chance! This Thursday, May 9th, will be a Chalk Pastel Art Day where you will have the opportunity to draw an 18”x 18” drawing of your choice on the zig-zag cement wall leading to the 700 building.

We encourage all artistic students to join us in creating a temporary outdoor gallery at LHS. To be a part of this fun art event, bring a sketch or picture of your intended drawing to Ms. Weiher, rooms 716 and 717, by the end of the day today. The event takes place during 1st through 4th periods on Thursday. For more information, see Ms. Weiher in the Art and Ceramics rooms.

Reminder dance guest requests are always due the Wednesday before a dance. Also, sports physicals are good for the school year not the calendar year.

Come join the 2024-2025 Lassen High Cheer Squad Saturday, May 11th, from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. in the LHS big gym. Make sure to fill out the Homecampus form prior to tryouts and 3rd quarter grades are checked by Mrs. Kramer. All forms are on Facebook and Instagram. Reach out to Coach Lelah at 1.530.249.3605, if you have any questions.

You can drop off your dress donation at 1306 Riverside Drive in Susanville, Monday through Thursday, from 9:00a.m. until 5:00p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 to 12:00.

For more information contact Naomi at 1.530.310.3496.

All proceeds benefit Monticola’s local scholarships and community projects.

Diamond Mountain Custom Mill taken in 1938, from the Eastman Archive at UC Davis

Holmes Plans Wide Program

Work is Pushed on at Diamond Mountain

May 7, 1938

Extensive development of the Art Greig property, five miles south of Susanville on Diamond Mountain, is being mapped by John Holmes and associates following preliminary work on the claim.

The claim is located across the road from the old Lone Pine property which established a mint record in the Susanville district 40 years ago, and good pannings are being obtained, according to the Lassen Advocate.

Construction of a 40-ton mill is contemplated. A definite footwall of granite has been reached at a depth of 15 feet, and the vein is from four to six feet wide. The ore shoot has been stripped for a distance of 200 feet in both directions from the shaft.

The property, according to Holmes, is on a direct line from the old Arkansas property on Gold Run Creek. The vein has a mother lode trend, northeast and southwest, about 30 degrees east.

Holmes and his associates have taken a lease and option on 225 acres of the Greig holdings. A spring believed large enough to furnish ample water for development of the property is located about a quarter of a mile above the workings.