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This year Central Elementary was able to put on their first-ever musical - The Jungle Book. Thanks to the financial support of PTO, 33 4th and 5th-graders began working on the musical in January. We met twice a week for an hour in order to learn songs, lines, and dancing. The students had a great time and walked away with so much more than just musical theater knowledge. They met new friends, stepped out of their comfort zones, and truly worked as a team to make this production a reality. With the help of Rhianda Szepski, Jeff Kamm, and Jane Brush, the gym was turned into a truly magical place. Friday night the 1st-grade music students joined us as our chorus, and Saturday the 3rd-Graders made their musical debuts. We were able to welcome over 700 audience members over the course of the two nights and truly put Central on the musical theater map!