Curtain Rises on New Thespians

11 Students Inducted, 4 Officers Announced for Thespian Troupe #264

Sam Bailey, Staff Writer • May 20, 2026

The new Thespian inductees pose for a picture during Thespian inductions in the auditorium May 15.

Five seniors, one junior, two sophomores and three freshmen were inducted into Thespian Troupe #264 in the auditorium May 13 at 5:30 p.m. To be inducted, members had to reach 10 thespian points which can be gained by participating in the theater department’s shows and fundraisers or watching plays and musicals. The International Thespian Society is the honor society for all things theater and it recognizes student work on and off stage. During the induction ceremony, next year’s officers were also announced.

“Running inductions on stage this year felt really meaningful because it was one of those moments where everything came full circle,” Troupe President Payton Johnson said. “Being able to pass the torch down and announce our new officers made me really hopeful for the future of the troupe.”

Inductees:

Clay Adams, 10

Alyssa Daugherty, 12

Sammie Farinash, 9

Evan McCleary, 10

Keira McPeek, 12

Phillip Mixson, 12

Isabelle Rollins, 11

Savannah Smith, 9

Adelaide Vann, 12

Karma Walsh, 12

Sophie Yoke, 9

Officers:

President: Dorothy Clark, 11

Vice President: Hayden Carey, 11

Secretary: Addison Somich, 11

Treasurer: Wyatt Jones, 10

“I felt very honored to be inducted to be a thespian this year,” Walsh said.

About the Contributor

Sam Bailey, Staff writer

Sam Bailey is a senior and this is her first year on staff. She is a member of the Big Red Band, and plays the clarinet, saxophone, harmonica and accordion. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, Thespian Troupe #261, National English Honor Society, and Quill & Scroll. Sam is a three-year people editor for the Parhischan, and is looking forward to getting to write more this year. When she isn’t busy doing something at PHS, she can be found reading, baking, listening to music or watching movies in her spare time. She is excited to learn more about the school and share her opinions in The Journal.