Marvin Ridge Middle School Theater Group Appears On The Today Show Second Year In A Row
Update: This story originally published about the Marvin Ridge Middle School theater group on Today Show on January 26, 2023. And, what do you know, a group of Marvin Ridge Middle School theater students were back on the Today Show Plaza one year later. And, this time the North Carolina students were belting out a number from the popular musical ‘Grease.’
Today Show hosts greeted the Marvin Ridge Middle School group during a segment on the Plaza. And, Savannah Guthrie pointed the mic in their direction as they sang portions of iconic numbers from the hit musical. I recognized the orange and blue ‘MR’ on their posters immediately as belonging to the Marvin Ridge Mavericks. So, it seems the group is becoming quite the regulars on the morning news show. It’s always awesome to see talented, local kids in a positive light. See below for the original story about their appearance on this date in 2023.
So, here we were just casually watching the Today Show as we do every morning. Then, up pops a North Carolina Middle School theater group on the Plaza live with Hoda, Savannah and Al Roker. The Marvin Ridge Middle School theater group performed a song they prepared from the Legally Blonde musical. It was that moment that you jump up and say, “hey, those kids are from here! We probably know some of them.” Legally Blonde is a 2007 musical based on the novel and the 2001 film of the same name. Of course, we all remember the film starring Reese Witherspoon. The show relates the story of “Elle Woods, ” a sorority girl who enrolls in Harvard Law School to win back her ex. The Marvin Ridge Middle School group performed the iconic number “Omigod You Guys” from the production. They did an outstanding job! And, it was so exciting seeing a North Carolina Middle School on Today!
List: Top 25 Best High Schools In North Carolina
Choosing the right school for your child can feel like the most important decision in the world. It’s a factor in where you purchase a home. Should you shell out the big bucks for private school education? How can you set your child up for success? So many parents stress about these decisions for years and years. Good thing Niche.com is here to help with rankings of schools and universities across the country. They recently released their 2023 rankings of schools. This includes K-12 as well as higher education. You can play around with the filters and view the rankings based on a variety of factors. One of the more intriguing, and important levels of schooling is high school. Preparing for college, gaining admission to the best colleges, and even getting credit hours under your belt is so important. So what are the best high schools in North Carolina? Let’s find out.
For this list, we are looking at both public and private schools. The good news the number one spot on this list is a public school. Though it’s a specialized one. The rest of the is mainly private schools (and multiple in Charlotte!) with a couple of public schools mixed in. You also will see two Charlotte area public schools in the Top 25. But where did these rankings come from you may ask? According to Niche:
The 2023 Best High Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality, grade school ratings, and the overall quality of the school district. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.
If you’re struggling with where to send your child to school hopefully this list will help you narrow it down. These are the 25 best high schools in North Carolina.
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.
