Addison Trail presents 50th Anniversary Orchesis Show

On April 21 and 22, Addison Trail presented its annual Orchesis Show. This year’s theme was “Beyond the Lights,” and the show featured about 25 dance numbers that showcased an array of styles such as hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, tap and modern/contemporary.

There also was a special performance by Orchesis alumni as part of Addison Trail’s 50th anniversary celebration this school year. About 20 former Orchesis Team members (including Addison Trail social studies teacher LeVonne Cescolini-Boyer, who graduated from Addison Trail in 1987 and has directed the Orchesis Team for 25 years) took the stage for the alumni number. The piece was themed “Dance Again” and featured several songs (mixed together by Addison Trail Theatre Tech Assistant and class of 2009 alumnus Alex Holod) and genres such as tap, jazz and hip-hop (choreographed by graduates Alexandra Longo, class of 2010, and Angela Pitello, class of 2015). To watch that performance, click on the video above.

Below are ways to stay up to date with Addison Trail 50th anniversary events:

• Calendar of events: www.dupage88.net/AT50thAnniversary
• 50th anniversary hotline: Call 630-628-3300
• Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/zz9g76y
• Twitter: Addison Trail implemented #BuckyTurns50 on Twitter, where alumni and the Addison Trail community are invited to “Tweet” happy birthday wishes to a very special member of the Blazer family – the school’s mascot, Bucky Blazer. Bucky is now 50, and this fun hashtag allows people to share their memories of Bucky and their alma mater.
• Alumni database: Register at www.dupage88.net/atalumni