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West Delaware’s Musical ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Kennedy Loesche and Ava Pettlon
November 6, 2024
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Baylea Hutchinson
Early in the musical, Grace Sleper as Belle reads while villagers Gwenyth Hough and Addisyn Kintzle listen.

After months of hard work, the West Delaware Music Department is proud to present their musical “Beauty and the Beast,” with Grace Sleper starring as Belle and Christian Timmerman as the Beast.

Students will perform four showings of the musical. The first show will be Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., followed by two performances on Saturday the 9th, one in the afternoon at 1 p.m. and another at 7 p.m. The final show will be Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available for purchase at the Hanson Auditorium Website.

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Kennedy Loesche
Kennedy Loesche, Staff
Hi! My name is Kennedy Loesche, and I’m a senior at West Delaware. This is my first year being involved in Journalism; I was interested in taking this class to step out of my comfort zone and learn more about picture taking. I enjoy painting, watching movies, shopping, and hanging out with friends! I currently work at the tanning salon here in town. I plan to go into a career in either architecture or interior design. I love taking pictures and am excited for this semester in Journalism!
Ava Pettlon
Ava Pettlon, Staff
Hi! My name is Ava Pettlon, and I am a junior. This is my first year in Journalism. I am involved in FFA and 4-H. In my free time, I enjoy spending my time outside and hanging out with family and friends. I love taking pictures, and I am excited to be a part of the yearbook staff!
Baylea Hutchinson
Baylea Hutchinson, Staff
Hello, my name is Baylea Hutchinson, and I am a sophomore at West Delaware. I am involved in this year’s fall musical and soon speech as well. I like art, music, and being on stage. I work at Still Four Corners in Hopkinton, Iowa. I’m excited to help with this year’s yearbook and try new things.