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Should I join Musical?

Should I join Musical?

Holly Fisher, Writer December 5, 2023

Musical is such an amazing thing to be in. It gives you so many great opportunities and you will have a fantastic time. You meet so many people and truly become a family. The backstage of the musical is...

Winter Concerts are Approaching

Winter Concerts are Approaching

Abigial Abd, Writer November 28, 2023

Mark your calendars for December 6th and 19th because Marion Center’s Christmas concerts are right around the corner! Students involved in the music department have been working hard to prepare for this...

Deb Phillips Cejka, Tim Cejka, John Kopchick, Char Labay Kopchick, IUP President Michael Driscoll, Council of Trustees Chairman and Pennsylvania State System Board of Governors Vice Chairman Sam Smith

A Million Dreams

Abigial Abd, Writer November 14, 2023

After school on November 2nd, Marion Center’s Sr. High choir put on a spectacular performance of “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Kopchick Hall. Kopchick...

Tri-M logo

What is Tri-M?

October 24, 2023

Here at Marion Center High School, we have two Honors Societies available during our club periods. Everybody knows about National Honors Society, but not as many know of the Tri-M Music Honors Society...

Marion Center Marching Band takes the field

MCMB ’23

Abigial Abd, Writer October 24, 2023

The Marion Center Area Marching Band has been working hard all season, and it’s definitely paying off. They have performed their show numerous times, yet it continues to blow the audience away. This...

Allison Yeomans and Carley Shoop at the end of their Drum Major Salute

Should I Join Marching Band?

Carley Shoop, Performing Arts and Feature Editor April 19, 2023

The Marion Center Marching Band is handing out sign-ups and some are asking the question, Should I join Marching Band? I say to absolutely give it a shot. We create a fun and comfortable environment for...

And the 2023 Marching Band Show is...

And the 2023 Marching Band Show is…

Carley Shoop, Performing Arts and Feature Editor April 18, 2023

The Marion Center Marching Band is entering their 74th consecutive season since its conception in 1949. The field show last year was a tribute to Danny Elfman, the famous film score. Though you may not...

Should I Put Music Classes on my Schedule?

Should I Put Music Classes on my Schedule?

Carley Shoop, Preforming Arts Editor March 30, 2023

Our Marion Center music programs have a reputation for being very strong. COVID has decimated these programs and we are now trying to get them back to the way they used to be. As scheduling is coming...

Second day of Region Band Rehearsal.

Marion Center Hosts PMEA Region Band

Carley Shoop, Performing Arts and Feature Editor March 27, 2023

Thursday, March 23rd to Saturday, March 25th was the PMEA Region Band Festival hosted at our own, Marion Center High School. Over 50 schools flocked to our school to participate and compete for a spot...

[above] full cast bows

And All That Jazz…

Molly Spence, Assistant Editor March 24, 2023

And All That Jazz… Written By: Molly Spence   On March 17th and 18th, Marion Center Area High School performers presented their rendition of CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION. CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION...

Musical Teaser

Musical Teaser

Molly Spence, Assistant Editor March 14, 2023

Musical Teaser Written By: Molly Spence Marion Center Area High School proudly presents CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION. With the dates of the performances coming up fast, the excitement to put on the show...

Disney Trip in Review

Disney Trip in Review

Carley Shoop, Preforming Arts Editor March 14, 2023

  On February second, the Marion Center Marching Band departed for Disney World. They were accompanied by the Homer Center Marching Band to make a combination of the two during their parade through...

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