![Adding a tray of canned corn to the pile, junior Michael Collop assists in transporting donations for the Holiday Food Drive. The event, hosted schoolwide from Dec. 10-17, raised over 5,000 food items to deliver to the Parkway Food Pantry, helping several families in need. [The drive] is a great thing for us to do because you're giving to those who are less fortunate, and it helps provide for people who can't provide for themselves. [The] competition is always fun, too. It was fun to be in [social studies teacher Jess] Chazen’s class, because he always gets worked up over [the competition]. He made it exciting, and was always convincing us to turn in cans for the drive,” Collop said.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/feature-photo-unsung-2.png)
![NEW CHALLENGE, NEW TEAM MEMBERS: Every season, VEX creates a new game that robotics team members are faced with and have to build a robot to compete in. This year’s game forces students to create a robot that is able to stack rings onto mobile goals in order to score points. The change in games each season is something that robotics teacher Audrea Moyers appreciates.
“One of the things that I like about VEX is that they have a new problem to solve every year,” she said. ¨Even though the equipment’s the same, they have to analyze the game, and they have to come up with solutions that are unique that year. They are using their knowledge from prior years, but they have to kind of redesign a problem.”
As returning teams were faced a new game, some new teams and members had to adapt to a uncommon playing field and game.
“Three of our four teams were competing for the first time this year, and they had very different experiences match to match, so I think they learned a lot,¨ she said. ¨It’s hard just watching a video online to know how it’s actually going to be in person, so they all learned a lot about what gameplay is like, how to work with an alliance partner [and] how to adapt during the day to changes.”](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_9283-1-1200x800.jpg)
Today, host Emilia Bateman sits down with actress Penny Munroe for a conversation about the film industry. They begin by discussing how Munroe’s lifelong involvement in film has shaped her perspective on the medium as a whole. She explains that being immersed in the industry from a young age has given her a unique understanding of the art form, allowing her to appreciate both its creative and technical aspects. This deep connection to film has shaped how she views storytelling and the impact it can have on audiences.
Munroe also touches on her experience watching other actors on screen. She mentions that observing different styles and performances has helped her grow as an actress. Her appreciation for the craft goes beyond her own roles, as she finds inspiration in the talents of her peers. When asked about her favorite film genres, she revealed a deep love for dramas and horror, noting that these genres often allow for the most complex character development, which she finds most rewarding to portray.
As the conversation progresses, Munroe reflects on how growing up in the industry has influenced her creative expression. She shares that being exposed to so many different aspects of filmmaking from an early age has given her a broader sense of creativity. Whether it’s in her acting choices or her future aspirations in directing or writing, she credits her upbringing in the world of film for fueling her passion and shaping her artistic vision.
Music by Emilia Bateman.
This story was originally published on Scot Scoop News on October 1, 2024.