![At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3077-1200x900.jpg)
![All smiles. The group poses for a photo with last year’s book, “This is Our House,” along with their award for third Best in Show. Meikle, who was an Editor-in-Chief for the yearbook last year as well, holds both and stands at the center of the group. “That was an amazing feeling, going and grabbing the third place award,” Meikle said. “All of it paid off. I cried so much over that book, being able to receive [the award] was one of the highlights of my high school career, it was like the coolest thing ever.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/8bookpose_philly-1200x800.jpg)
As we go through the motions of our everyday lives with packed school schedules, sports, extra curricular activities and homework, it is easy for us as students to be caught up and let days go by in a haze. Some may easily be distracted and drown in the hype about the latest drama, newest apps and the current fashions.
In West Linn’s production of “Distracted,” everyday high school life is put into true perspective as the audience joins the main character, Jesse, on obstacles. This production is about a young couples’ son who has difficulty at school and seeks to find help for the intensity of his distractions. They wonder if it is something as major as Attention Deficient Disorder or as minor as simple seasonal allergies. Maybe Jesse is simply just a normal, run-of-the-mill high school boy that is looking forward to growing and aspires to become something big in the world.
“Distracted” cast members include, Ashley Welp as Mama, Thommie Olson as Dad, Noah Radcliffe as Jesse, Camille Bradshaw as Dr. Zavala, Waitress Carolyn, Melissa Cozzi as Mrs. Holly, Dr. Waller and Nurse, Ryan Pierson as Dr. Broder, Dr. Jinks and Dr. Karnes, Kaelyn Rushforth as Sherry, Dinah Sigmund as Vera and Gracie Sleeper as Natalie. The audience will look forward to a fun-filled, quick paced play. This play is designed to fit its title and be fast paced with many actors entering and exiting scenes.
“The play includes a good group of small actors which showcases their skills. The play is a timely production that deals with current issues and will connect with parents especially.” Jessica Murray, director, said.
“Distracted” premires tonight and runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Black Box Studio at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase online or in the box office at the prices of $5 for students and $8 for adults.
