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Orphan Annie finds home at Nolan

Nolan Middle School students presented 'Annie Jr.'


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 8:40 a.m. March 10, 2017
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Who’d give up a chance to live in a mansion for a simpler life?

A red-headed girl named Annie.

The orphan’s tale came to life March 9 and March 10, at Nolan Middle School, during performances of “Annie Jr.”

Hallie Monserez, as Miss Hannagan, sings about Annie, the orphan.
Hallie Monserez, as Miss Hannagan, sings about Annie, the orphan.
Maids Saige Keller, Mikayla Stokes and Caryes Moore welcome Annie to the Warbucks mansion while singing
Maids Saige Keller, Mikayla Stokes and Caryes Moore welcome Annie to the Warbucks mansion while singing "I Think I' m Going To Like It Here."
Annie, played by Ellie Smyth, is in awe upon entering the Warbucks mansion.
Annie, played by Ellie Smyth, is in awe upon entering the Warbucks mansion.
Annie, played by Ellie Smyth, center, is carried by maids Kathryn Clark and Ella Hansen  as part of her welcome to the Warbucks mansion.
Annie, played by Ellie Smyth, center, is carried by maids Kathryn Clark and Ella Hansen as part of her welcome to the Warbucks mansion.
Maids and staff at the Warbucks mansion welcome orphan Annie to her new home.
Maids and staff at the Warbucks mansion welcome orphan Annie to her new home.
New York City shoppers Amelina Vang and Alicia Hebert sing
New York City shoppers Amelina Vang and Alicia Hebert sing "NYC."
On the streets of New York City,
On the streets of New York City, "star-to-be" Hennessy Luciano shows off her vocal talents.
Oliver Warbucks, played by Marcus Gonzalez, walks with Annie (Ellie Smyth) home from a show.
Oliver Warbucks, played by Marcus Gonzalez, walks with Annie (Ellie Smyth) home from a show.
Grace Farrell, played by Loganne Digma, tells Miss Hannagan (Hallie Monserez) that her employer, Mr. Oliver Warbucks, wants to adopt the orphan Annie.
Grace Farrell, played by Loganne Digma, tells Miss Hannagan (Hallie Monserez) that her employer, Mr. Oliver Warbucks, wants to adopt the orphan Annie.
Rooster, played by Clayton Murry, laments how life isn'   t fair.
Rooster, played by Clayton Murry, laments how life isn' t fair.
Oliver Warbucks (Marcus Gonzalez) grapples with the news that Annie does not want to be adopted. He comes up with a plan to find her parents.
Oliver Warbucks (Marcus Gonzalez) grapples with the news that Annie does not want to be adopted. He comes up with a plan to find her parents.
Annie, played by Ellie Smyth, says she doesn'   t want to be adopted. She wants to be reunited with her parents.
Annie, played by Ellie Smyth, says she doesn' t want to be adopted. She wants to be reunited with her parents.
Girls at the orphanage listen to Annie go on the radio in a plea to find Annie'   s parents.
Girls at the orphanage listen to Annie go on the radio in a plea to find Annie' s parents.
Jackson Day, as Bert Healy, hosts Oliver Warbucks and Annie on his radio program.
Jackson Day, as Bert Healy, hosts Oliver Warbucks and Annie on his radio program.

 

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