St. Gregory's ready to revolt in 'Les Misérables' edition

Among the 39 actors in St. Gregory's production of "Les Misérables" are: Top row - Diana Hurtado, left, Sophia Rightmer, George Tillery, Maya Encila and Stewart Bass. Seated - Daniel Rosenberg, left, and Sam Mainman.

St. Gregory's ready to revolt in 'Les Misérables' edition

Editor's note: Sam Mainman, a senior, plays the role of Cosette in the St. Gregory production of "Les Misérables."

Science shines at St. Gregory

St. Gregory College Preparatory School parent Marie Maloney looks at an exhibit on the effects of gender in job hiring, in a photo taken by St. Gregory eighth-grader Solaine Carter.

Science shines at St. Gregory

Joseph Ainza checks out the planets, moon and stars during an evening of science.

Science shines at St. Gregory

Nia Thomas, 8, gazes into the night sky through a sophisticated telescope.

Science shines at St. Gregory

Editor's note: Caitlin McCormick is an eighth-grader at St. Gregory College Preparatory School, 3231 N. Craycroft Road.

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St. Gregory students pull all the strings for show

Middle school drama teacher Lorie Heald gives direction to her students before a rehearsal for "Ancient Stories of Joy and Tragedy: An Evening of Stage Plays and Marionette Theater." The actual performance was last Friday.

St. Gregory students pull all the strings for show

The marionette versions of Daedalus, the fabled Greek craftsman, flies through the air on the wings he built, followed by his son, Icarus. St. Gregory College Preparatory students wrote the script for the "Ancient Stories" show, made the puppets and built the sets at the school, 3231 N. Craycroft.

St. Gregory students pull all the strings for show

Behind the scenes, Carter Eckel, right, 13, helps Bradley Feig, also 13, squeeze into a giant puppet of the Greek goddess Athena.

St. Gregory students pull all the strings for show

Theater students work out some glitches backstage where the "Ancient Stories" puppets patiently await their time in the spotlight.

St. Gregory students pull all the strings for show

St. Gregory students to present rare art form

One of the shows will be the story of Daedelus and Icarus.

St. Gregory students to present rare art form

Marionettes have enthralled audiences since ancient times, but have become a bit of a lost art form, says Lorie Heald, who teaches drama to middle school students at St. Gregory College Preparatory School.