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Congratulations to the Holland Christian High School MIFA team for taking first place in Division 2 at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association competition this weekend with their stellar performance of Jane Austen’s Emma! Plus the team of 23 students freshmen-seniors took home a whole truckload of additional awards, including the coveted Golden Truck Award for efficient set unloading and reloading after the show.

Here are a few other awards that HC MIFA students took home:

State Superior Awards:

  • Gabi Hamilton for acting and vocal performance in the role of Emma
  • Hayden VanderVeen for acting and vocal performance in the role of Mr. Knightley
  • Owen Langellier for physical performance in the role of Mr. Elton
  • Kenna Smith for acting in the role of Harriet
  • Christopher Kingdom-Grier for acting and vocal performance in the role of Frank
  • Ensemble performance – all cast
  • Set Design: Lilly Frielin, Will Kolk, Owen Langellier, Natalie Stumbo, Noah Tinholt, Deborah VanIwaarden
  • Set construction: Lilly Frielin, Will Kolk, Owen Langellier, Natalie Stumbo, Noah Tinholt, Deborah VanIwaarden & company
  • Lilly Frieling & Deborah VanIwaarden for Lighting Design
  • Will Kolk & Noah Tinholt for sound design.
  • Costume design & execution: Taryn Slenk, Shawna Veenstra, Katy Westra, & Hailey Young
  • Grace McAboy & Bebe Mulder for stage management
  • Katy Westra & Leo Steenwyk for props
  • Hailey Young & company for hair & makeup.