Grace Baptist Students Perform

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Students at Grace Baptist showed off their burgeoning speech, musical and academic abilities Thursday night during the sixth annual Fine Arts Dinner Theatre, which took place at the school.

In front of a large and enthusiastic crowd, Grace Baptist students unveiled their skills in oration and music, demonstrating the expertise which had earned them individual and group honors at competitions sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Christian Schools during the past winter. The entertainment program was preceded by the serving of a spaghetti dinner to all on hand by volunteer parents and staff members.

Pastor Jeffrey Nichols, the school's principal, said the event was designed to raise funds to defray the expenses of school students who will compete at national competitions hosted by the American Association of Christian Schools in April in South Carolina.

"All our students here tonight have worked very hard preparing for this program," Nichols said. "We hope you will enjoy their performances and the meal as well."

Individual orations were delivered by Ashley Moraes, Giana Bigelow, Rachel Nichols, Darlene Murray, Chelsea Oliveira, Mary Jane Childs and Jonathan Bryden. Solo musical performances were presented by Rachel Nichols, Chelsea Oliveira, Isaac Bryden and Evan Tyrol.

Participating in group musical productions were Darlene Murray, Abby Silva, Rachael Spader, Emmalie Yoakum, Rachel Nichols, Ariana Patterson, Amanda Weeks, Gretchen Choiniere, Christian Kunsch, Isaac Bryden, Tyler McGee and Zachary Yoakum. Grace Baptist's elementary school, middle school and high school choir groups also performed.