7 p.m. March 8 students in grades 9-12 will present selected entries to the public from the school's March 7 all-school competition in the fine arts. This year's theme is justice.

Over half of the students spend weeks drawing, writing, or preparing outside of class for one of several performing arts categories such as drama, readings, poetry, instrumental music, and vocal music. While competition is a motivator for many students to participate and work hard, they also understand and appreciate the other aspects of the day: an opportunity to try something new or simply to revel in the joy of the arts.

Faculty leader J. D. Smucker says, "The emphasis is on trying and through the experience possibly become more involved in the arts at school, at church, or in the community. And at times when students are less than perfect in their performance, their peers (the audience) applaud, affirm, and encourage in a way that is life giving."