Campus and people notes ending the week of Sept. 21

Tejeda is in musical MEAN

Marisa Tejeda of Hastings is in a featured role in an original bullying prevention musical, MEAN.  She plays “Inam,” a devout Muslim girl who is teased about her religion, in the show, which is being produced by Youth Performance Company.

The acclaimed show, created in consultation with local teens, will return September 28 - October 14, during National Bullying Prevention Month, at the Howard Conn Fine Arts Center, 1900 Nicollet Avenue (corner of Franklin and Nicollet in Minneapolis). To buy tickets go to youthperformanceco.org. or call 612-623-9080.

Sorg is graduate of the

4-H Klover Klub

Janna Sorg was a 14 year member of Klover Klub. She is attending the University of Minnesota, where she plans to apply to the school of Veterinary science.

Lautenbach cast in ‘A Chorus Line’

Alexa Lautenbach of Hastings, a junior BFA Dance candidate, is making her Minnesota State Mankato theatrical debut in the university’s production of “A Chorus Line.” Although this is Lautenbach’s first theater performance with the university, she appeared in the fall 2011 and spring 2012 dance concerts. She was in the cast of faculty member Daniel Stark’s “Crash,” which was performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., in May 2012. She is the recipient of the Lorraine Larson Scholarship.

“A Chorus Line” is a musical-verite about a chorus audition for a musical production. It is the only show this season that Minnesota State Mankato has presented, doing it in 1995.

For show times and ticket information, call 507-389-6661 or visit MSUTheatre.com.

Thompson earns title ‘U.S. Marine’

Pvt. Justin B. Thompson, 19, of Hastings, earned the title “U.S. Marine” upon graduating from Marine Corps recruit training in San Diego on Aug. 24.

Thompson enters into a proud, lifelong brotherhood composed of the select few men and women who have earned their place in the Corps’ ranks. Putting his recruit’s honor, courage and commitment to the test, Thompson faced the physically and mentally rigorous challenges packed into the 13 weeks of Marine Corps boot camp. The training was designed to enhance raw talent and to create the morale and discipline required of all Marines. During recruit training, Thompson joined others from across the country to undertake the quest to be among the world’s military elite. He learned time-honored military customs and courtesies and mastered close-order drill. The demanding physical fitness regimen placed Thompson in the best shape of his life. The training honed vital military skills such as marksmanship, first-aid, martial arts and leadership.Following approximately 10 days of well-earned leave, Thompson will attend school to learn his occupational specialty. Then Thompson will report to his first duty station to gain further knowledge and experience serving with a Marine Corps unit.

Thompson is a 2012 graduate of Hastings High School. He was enlisted by Sgt. Rebecca De Los Santos from the Marine Corps recruiting office in Burnsville.

Chhuth earns title ‘U.S. Marine’

Sobottra Chhuth, 21, of Hastings earned the title “U.S. Marine” upon graduating from Marine Corps recruit training in San Diego on Aug. 31, 2012. Chhuth enters into a proud, lifelong brotherhood composed of the select few men and women who have earned their place in the Corps’ ranks. Putting his recruit’s honor, courage and commitment to the test, Chhuth faced the physically and mentally rigorous challenges packed into the 13 weeks of Marine Corps boot camp. The training was designed to enhance raw talent and to create the morale and discipline required of all Marines. During recruit training, Chhuth joined others from across the country to undertake the quest to be among the world’s military elite. He learned time-honored military customs and courtesies and mastered close-order drill. The demanding physical fitness regimen placed Chhuth in the best shape of his life. The training honed vital military skills such as marksmanship, first-aid, martial arts and leadership. Following approximately 10 days of well-earned leave, Chhuth will attend school to learn his occupational specialty. Then Chhuth will report to his first duty station to gain further knowledge and experience serving with a Marine Corps unit.

Chhuth is a 2009 graduate of Hastings High School in Hastings. He was enlisted by Gunnery Sgt. Timothy Anderson from the Marine Corps recruiting office in Coon Rapids.

Winn begins fall semester at Coe College

Paula Winn of Hastings has been accepted for enrollment at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and recently began fall semester classes on Aug. 27.

Winn is the daughter of Rob and Barbara Simpson and she is a graduate of Hastings High School.

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