I have had the extreme honor of being the drama teacher at Lower Lake High School for many years. Without the support of my community the students who I teach would not be able to experience the magic that comes with participating in a full blown musical.

This year the Lower Lake Drama Department performed the musical, “Fame.”

The show consisted of a 25-member cast of talented students and a nine-piece professional orchestra under the direction of the talented Viki J and choreographed by Michelle John-Smith.

With all of the community support we were able to purchase a new sound system that enhanced the over-all production.

My sincere gratitude goes out to the following community members and businesses for helping us to keep the magic going hopefully for years to come: Aloha Bay Gift Shop, Beaver Creek Vineyards, Bark Ave. Dog Salon, Bikram Yoga, Big Chill, Bob's Vacuum, Burger Time, Cabo's Mexican restaurant, Cache Creek Vineyards, Cactus Grill, Camille Gouldberg, Carpet Man, Chernoh Excavating, Clearlake Dental, Clearlake Rotary, Clearlake Oaks-Glenhaven Business Association, Cool Ghoul Tattoo, Curves, DJ's Pizza, Debbie's Dog Grooming, Dr. Jack Elizares, Dr. Brian Grey, Dr. Lannette Huffman, Dr. Debra Sally, Elegant Touch/Audra, Angie, Ashley, Chelsey, Nicole, Euphoria Hair Design, Expresso Depot, Fiedler Chiropractic/Ralph and Jan, FloorTown, Foods, Etc., Game Hub, Girlfriends/Jeri and Theresa, Griffin's Furniture, Happy Yogurt Bar, J.T. Couture, Judge Richard and Mrs. Freeborn, Konocti Vista Casino, Kour Tai Restaurant, Ladies of the Moose, Lake Express Lube, Lakeside Appliance, Lakeshore Lions, Lakeshore Lioness, Lakeshore Sports, Langtry Estate & Vineyard, Layne Paving & Trucking Co., Lower Lake Coffee Co, Mendo-Lake Credit Union, Mendo Mill, Miner's Southshore Chiropractic/Dave and Linda, One Stop Automotive, Radio Shack, Ray’s Food Place, RB Pest Control, Sears, Shearwood Forest/Lannette and Tomi, Six Sigma Ranch & Vineyard, State Farm/Burton Jernigan, Sunflower Chinese Restaurant, Tatonka Trading, Tire Pros, The Gym, William's Jewelry and Wine Country Salon/Dawn, Melissa, Sheila and Terri.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Tracy Lahr is drama teacher at Lower Lake High School in Lower Lake, Calif.