Madrigals
Madness
By Mary Turnage
For those of you who do not know, or have been wondering what a madrigal is, a madrigal dinner is a form of renaissance dinner theatre. These dinners or feasts are usually held at a school or church around Christmas, and they are typically of a comedic nature. They are also typically set in the Middle Ages. The feast is divided into courses of food, each of which is accompanied by a traditional song.
The madrigal’s group meets every day during third period to rehearse and learn the music and drama in preparation for their show in December. The dinner will be held on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14 at Calvary Baptist Church. The tickets will be available in November. The cost of the tickets will be $25 per person which includes your meal and a wonderful show.
The school districts of Gautier and Ocean Springs have both graciously donated things such as props and costumes to the group. The idea of CHS doing a madrigal came about one day when Superintendant Harris and Mrs. Walley, CHS music teacher, were discussing new things that the choir students could do that would both involve the kids and the community.
In this show Sarah Mason will be the queen, and Colton Sorrell will play the king. There will also be a court jester, two knights, a royal court, and peasants. The peasants, or servers, will consist of the girls choir. Mrs. Walley stated, “I am most looking forward to the relationships that will be made between the students and them getting to experience the feeling of a job well done.”
Gavin Fairburn
Fairburn is currently a senior at CHS and is a first year member of the Paw Print staff. He is the photographer and videographer. He is a proud member of the six time state champion marching Wildcat Band and is hopeful to make it to seven this year. You can find him on instagram
@gavinfairburn if you would like to check him out.
Brennan Wells
Wells is the only returning member of the Paw Print staff and is a junior at CHS. He is currently a member of the CHS Band, Beta Club, Musical, Tennis team, and the 29+ club. He enjoys playing and listening to music, playing tennis, and hanging out with friends. He hopes to produce entertaining stories for you guys this year!
Lesly Herrejon
Herrejon is currently a senior here at CHS (YAH!) So far on the Paw Print staff her role has been taking picture during the home football games and making the football hype videos. During her free time she likes to listen to music, run, watch movies, and paint. Her goal in life is impact others in a positive way. She is usually super friendly so if you see her in the halls say "Hey". If you would like to get to know more about her or contact her follow her on Instagram @dpr.lesly
Amani Sheikh
Sheikh is a senior here at CHS and a member of Paw Print staff. Her hobbies include drawing, singing, and writing stories. She also enjoys listening to music, creating fictional worlds, and making others smile. She hopes that by the end of the year, everyone will have made friends and come to think of CHS as their second home.
Alexis May
Alexis is new to the PawPrint staff this year. She is a Senior and currently serves as the Senior Class President. Around Columbia High School, May is very involved, indulging in many extracurricular actives such as Madrigals, HOSA, Key Club, and many more. Alexis is looking forward to having a great Senior year at CHS and being a member of the PawPrint staff.
Shawn Butler
Butler is a 15 year old sophomore and a new member of the Paw Print staff. He runs Cross Country and Track for CHS. His hobbies include reading, playing video games, and watching Youtube.
Layla Hebert
Hebert is a junior here at CHS and is a first year member of the Paw Print staff. She is also a member of the Speech and Debate team. Her hobbies include writing, reading, and talking. Layla is a Pisces, and she loves bread sticks.
Violet Thomas
Thomas is a first year member of the Paw Print staff. She is also a member of the CHS Speech and Debate team. She enjoys reading, creative writing, and poetry. She typically jams out to 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s rock. She is fascinated by astronomy and cosmology. She hopes to one day join a nonprofit organization like the Gates Foundation in effort to solve global issues.
Drayton Purvis
Purvis is a senior at CHS and a first year member of the Paw Print staff. He loves CHS and supports each and every activity that is offered here. He is a member of several clubs including: Key Club, Save Club, Tri-M, Mu Alpha Theta, Band, National Honor Society, Beta Club, CoHiAN, Phi Kappa National Fraternity, Dusty Club. He is also a Wildcat Ambassador. Go Cats!!
Cat Shields
Shields is a sophmore at CHS and is a first year member of the Paw Print staff. She loves to write and spends much of her time finding story inspiration on Pinterest. She is an avid animal lover and plans to become a veterinarian in the future.​
Mary Turnage
Turnage is a new member of the Paw Print staff. In her spare time she enjoys reading, listening to music, and watching British baking shows. She is a member of the Speech and Debate team and is also involved in madrigals. She is very much looking forward to being a part of the Paw Print staff this school year. #savethebees
Jennifer Stringer
Stringer is a senior and new to the Paw Print staff this year. She writes for the newspaper and gives her opinion on whatever she writes. If you can’t find her working on the newspaper, you may find her in the choir room singing with Mrs. Walley. You can find more about her through her instagram @je.hen.ifer.
Jada Barnes
Barnes is a senior at Columbia High School where she currently serves as Student Body President. She is actively involved in many clubs such as SAVE Club (officer), Wildcat Ambassadors, and CHS Leadership Team. After high school, Barnes plans to attend the University of Mississippi to major in physics with an emphasis on pre-med and a minor in business. Her goal in life is to become an orthopedic surgeon. She is proud and excited to be a part of the Paw Print Newspaper Staff for Columbia High School!
Emily Rayborn
Rayborn is the sponsor of the Paw Print.She is currently the librarian at the Columbia High School and teaches PSAT Prep Class and Journalism. She has two small kids so she has no spare time to enjoy hobbies!!! She is very excited about this staff and can't wait to see all the creative things they come up with! #CATS4LIFE​