The McPherson High School Drama program received top honors at last weekend's State Thespian Conference.  For the second year in a row, McPherson Drama earned recognition as a Gold Honor Troupe, one of a very few in the state. In order to earn distinction as a Gold Troupe a drama program must have produced three main stage plays, a social awareness play and a touring play.  As well as produce plays, a troupe must participate in community service activities, be involved with new "innovative ideas" for the drama program, and troupe image boosting activities.  A current and growing thespian troupe and active participation in state drama activities is also necessary.  McPherson Drama is proud to have successfully completed all requirements.

The State Thespian Conference was held in Kansas City at Johnson County Community College.  Students auditioned for colleges, attended theater workshops and saw plays.  Those attending the conference included sponsors Pat Wheeler and Cindy Marion and students Toni Jantz, Marsha Sterneker, Sarah Ferrell, Kelly Colle, Julie Martinez, Andrea Nicoll, Austin Curtright, Andy Frisbie, TJ Clements, Jenny Unruh, Jackie Moore, Ebonee Carter, and Amber Kiekel.