City High Pit Prepares for Les Misérables
Zoë Miller, Features Editor
April 5, 2019
The City High Les Misérables pit orchestra, directed by Megan Stucky, has been rehearsing since late February. It has 23 members. “[Les Misérables] is really different than a lot of things I’ve gotten to play. It changes keys and meters way more times than a typical orchestra piece and it r...
Jazz Ensemble Makes Their Way to Jazz Championships
Lindy Rublaitus, A&E Editor
April 3, 2019
Filed under A & E, MULTIMEDIA, Slideshows
Along with 15 other 4A jazz bands, City High Jazz Ensemble went to Ames, Iowa on April 2nd for the 2019 Iowa Jazz Championships. The IBA jazz band competed in Stephens Auditorium and played songs including "Carl" by Bill Holman, "Bluebird of Delhi" by Duke Ellington, and "Winds of the Gullah" by Paul ...
4th Avenue Performs at the Children’s Hospital
Rachel Meehan, Reporter
March 28, 2019
Filed under A & E
When you think of show choir, images of sparkly costumes, intense makeup, and bright stage lights probably come to mind. Though this particular 4th Avenue performance at the Iowa City Children’s Hospital included none of these, it will probably be the one show that the performers and audience me...
The Show Choir Muslima
Cecile Bendera and Mariam Kieta
March 25, 2019
Heba Abdalla ‘19 has been in choir since the seventh grade but the lack of time and fear of not fitting in has kept her away from joining the team at City. Finally, last year, one of her best friends, Asha Keller ‘19, convinced her to do show choir. “When I was...in elementary school…[the]...
The Show Choir Family
Cecile Bendera and Mariam Kieta
March 25, 2019
Show choir is a place where city highs most talented dancers and performers lye. It is also a comfortable environment where everyone is comfortable and feels welcomed. “I think that this team and this year has been a lot closer since the year has passed,” said Marisa Rude ‘19. “That has been...
Select Women’s Choir’s Woman of the Week
Kate Kueter, Reporter
March 16, 2019
Filed under A & E
The women of City High have an opportunity to audition for the extracurricular Select Women's Choir. Select Women’s Choir consists of girls grades 9 through 12 that show an advanced knowledge of musical skills. Every week, the leaders of Select Women’s pick one outstanding girl as the Woman of ...
Cedar Rapids College Show Choir Program Performs at City High
Jae Dancer, Reporter
March 15, 2019
Filed under A & E
On Friday, March 8th, Mount Mercy’s Show Choir, Choir, and Jazz Choir preformed at City High School during advisory. Students that were involved with 4th Ave and Charisma Show Choir this year cheered loudly as Mount Mercy's Show Choir opened the show with the song ‘This Is The Greatest Show’. “I...
LH Review: Sunday in the Park With George
Lindy Rublaitus, A&E Editor
March 13, 2019
For two weekends, the University of Iowa is performing a Sondheim classic “Sunday in the Park With George,” a musical about the making of the famous painting “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte,” comparing when it was originally made to how it has changed the art world today. The musical, which was performe...
Orchestra to Hold Annual Dessert Concert
Zoë Miller, Features Editor
March 12, 2019
Filed under A & E, NEWS, SHOWCASE
The annual City High Orchestra Dessert Concert will be held Wednesday, March 13. The concert will begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12 and include cupcakes after the performance. The Dessert Concert is the orchestra’s fundraiser for the year. Each year there is a different theme for the show; this year t...
SEIBA Jazz Competitions
Owen Sorenson, Reporter
March 6, 2019
Filed under A & E
With the jazz band soon to finish its competition season, pressure has been high as all four of the bands played at the SEIBA Jazz Competition hosted at West High on March 2, 2019. The energetic music bounced around the room as the bands played in front of a panel of four who criticized and studied each...
Captain Marvel Movie Preview
Jesse Hausknecht-Brown, Reporter
February 28, 2019
Filed under A & E
On September 18, 2018, Marvel Studios released the new “Captain Marvel” movie trailer, set to release on March 8, 2019. “Captain Marvel” presents a refreshing new look with a female lead for the first time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and has many fans excited. “[I am excited for] a woman being the mai...
Stardust Crusaders Review
William Irvine, Reporter
February 27, 2019
Filed under A & E
“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” is an original manga series created by Hirohiko Araki. It was first featured in 1987 In the popular manga magazine Shonen Jump. The show is written in different manga chapters, each containing a different main character from the same family. “Part 3: Stardust Crusaders...
