The Wagner Oral Interpretation team presented their Home Performance Showcase on November 3, giving family, friends, and community members the opportunity to enjoy an evening of expressive performances. Opening remarks were given by Megan Fischer, Oral Interp Coach.

The student performances explored meaningful, real world topics and themes, showcasing both the talent and emotional depth of Wagner’s young performers.

No results were available at print time. The Home Showcase serves as valuable preparation for the students as they get ready for the upcoming Regional Competition.

Performances for the evening included:

• Braelyn Jones – “The Crossover”

• Taya Stone – “Confessions of a Depressed Comic”

• Anjali Zephier – “The Pedestrian”

• Isabelle Myer – “Save Me an Orange”

• Matthew Kokesh – “Thank You for Texting”

• Samuel Kafka – “The Text on the Drive Home”

• Portlyn and Braelyn Jones – “Identical”

• Matthew Kokesh – “Address to the Teamsters Convention”

• Portlyn Jones – “Eight Stories Up: An Adolescent Chooses Hope Over Suicide”

• Taya Stone – “Taking Back the Words”

• Anjali Zephier – “A Collection of Poems”