On this Episode of West Catholic Live, we learn about this weekend's production of "Macbeth," the March for Life in Washington D.C., and some upcoming events at West Catholic High School. We also welcome back Cam Burns for his weekly giveaway. (This show was recorded Jan. 19.)

Principal Tony Fischer and content strategist John Gonzalez are the show's co-hosts. Executive producers are Tom Kutzli and Jeff Bailey of the Technology team, and communications director Natalie Scalabrino.

Show Notes

Cam’s Giveaway (1:41):
Assistant Athletic Director Cam Burns brings in senior Henry Ripple to help him with this week's giveaway.

Weekly Chatter (4:40):
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On this segment:
*Exams Week wrap up om Friday.
*Registration for the 2022 Celebrate West! Auction is now open. The event is Friday, April 22, 2022, at the high school. Tickets are $60 and includes an auction, raffles, catering by Billy K, and much more! Visit grssc.ejoinme.org/celebratewest2022 to get your tickets and also find info about sponsorship.
*"Shake Your Tail Feathers," the Falcon Band Boosters annual event, is Jan. 29. The annual dinner-dance fundraiser is themed as a "Summer Breeze." Get your tickets now at grssc.ejoinme.org/SYTF22.

"Macbeth" (6:24):
We put a spotlight on the collaboration production of "Macbeth," presented by students at West Catholic and Catholic Central. Led by Bob Rose for more than two decades, John interviews him about how the collaboration started, and why. John also talks to three of the eight WC students who are part of the 21-member cast and crew. He talks to Caleb Huizenga (Macbeth), Mike Goffer (Macduff) and Meagan Johnson (Stage Manager). Performances are Jan. 19-22 at Aquinas College's Performing Arts Center. Get tickets at the PAC box office or online at circletheatre.org/catholic-secondary-schools.

Did You Know (20:00);
Every week on WC Live, Mr. Fischer loves to share some information or tidbits about the West Catholic community. This week he talks about St. John Paul II, who is the patron of West Catholic. "Did you know that when he was younger Karol participated in underground theater and enjoyed soccer and skiing. We often celebrate his feast week with a game of bubble soccer with our students." Also, he said St. John Paul also started World Youth Day when he was Pope. And interestingly, a WC alum was at the airport to welcome Pope John Paul when he arrived for World Youth Day in Denver, CO back in the '90s.

March for Life (22:10):
Communications Director Natalie Scalabrino (2012 graduate of WCHS), interviews one of her favorite teachers, Pat Nugent, who has been part of the group Students For Life since he first started teaching at West Catholic 29 years ago. Annually this group attends the March for Life event in Washington D.C. This year they leave on Jan. 20. The march is Friday, Jan. 21. The bus includes 47 students, two teachers and three chaperones. "It really inspires the students at West to realize that this is something bigger than West Catholic...This is a national statement that can be made and that has an impact nationwide and worldwide."

West Catholic Live airs every Wednesday on West Catholic's Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

West Catholic Live is a production of West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our President and CEO is Cynthia Kneibel. Our Principal is Tony Fischer. Our Mission: To form Disciples of Christ through a dynamic, excellence-driven Catholic Education. Learn more at grwestcatholic.org.

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