PHS Thespians went to the West Virginia Thespian Festival at WVU this past weekend and participated with over 600 Thespians from across the state.

They received 2nd place overall technical theatre school, as well as state championship awards for five technical theatre projects, two scenes, two dance numbers, and two musical numbers. Two students were also named to this year's All-State cast.

2nd place-Overall technical theatre school

Bastet Zyla-2nd Playwriting w/superior rating

Daphne Cockerham-honorable mention Playwriting w/superior rating

Lauren Young-2nd hand puppets

Bastet Zyla/ Abby Hines-honorable mention Theatre Marketing

Mae Miller-Costume Construction w/superior rating

All-State Cast-Bastet Zyla and Elijah Conger

Outstanding Scene-Elijah Conger, Zach McBride, Billy Richards, Mae Miller, Keaton Lowther

Outstanding Musical Theatre Dance Solo-Abby Hines and Grace Miller

Outstanding Musical Theatre Duet-Katie Riggs and Nathan Thorton

Outstanding Musical Theatre Group Number-Katie Riggs, Lily Floyd, Nathan Thorton, and Josiah Clark

Outstanding Duo Scene-Lauren Young and Amelia Davis

Parkersburg High