Rochester High School

Matt Vala returns to the Springfield theatre scene as the theatre director at Rochester High School. His first production is Newsies with senior Holden Nichols in the lead role.

Mackenzie Haag 2024 This I Believe Essayist.

Mark McDonald 2023 This I Believe Essayist

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