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 OāLoughlin
2nd Place Susan B Anthony ā portrayed by Emma Downing OāLoughlin
3rd Place TIE Amelia Earhart ā portrayed by Summer Hackworth OāLoughlin
3rd Place TIE Malala Yousafzai ā portrayed by Alayda Cano OāLoughlin
4th Place TIE Bethany Hamilton ā portrayed by Larryn Braun Victoria
4th Place TIE Erno Rubik ā portrayed by Jack Stoecklein Holy Family
5th Place TIE Willis Carrier ā portrayed by Eli Kerr Wilson
5th Place TIE Howard Carter ā portrayed by Shiloh Gaschler St. Maryās -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