Jack Stoeklein portrays Erno Rubik

The show must go on, and the Hays Arts Council used their creativity to ensure this annual contest continued despite the COVID-19 pandemic. HFE 5th grade students researched, wrote, and prepared presentations about a historical figure. Jack Stoecklein portrayed Erno Rubik, inventor of the Rubik's cube, and tied for 4th place. 

1st Place         William Shakespeare -  portrayed by Martha Miller               O’Loughlin

2nd Place        Susan B Anthony – portrayed by Emma Downing               O’Loughlin

3rd Place   TIE          Amelia Earhart – portrayed by Summer Hackworth             O’Loughlin

3rd Place   TIE          Malala Yousafzai – portrayed by Alayda Cano                       O’Loughlin

4th Place   TIE           Bethany Hamilton – portrayed by Larryn Braun                   Victoria

4th Place   TIE           Erno Rubik – portrayed by Jack Stoecklein                           Holy Family

5th Place   TIE           Willis Carrier – portrayed by Eli Kerr                                         Wilson

5th Place   TIE           Howard Carter – portrayed by Shiloh Gaschler                     St. Mary’s -Ellis


Congratulations to all four of our competitors

Emma Wasinger as Caroline Lucretia Herschel 

Khloe Vahling as Rosie the Riveter

Thomas Meagher as Milton Hershey