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“Catch Me If You Can” At Ringgold High For People In Ukraine

The cast of “Catch Me If You Can” at Ringgold High
Ringgold High School
The cast of “Catch Me If You Can” at Ringgold High

Next week, students at Ringgold High School will stage an encore performance of the musical “Catch Me If You Can” to raise funds for Save the Children’s Ukraine Relief Effort.

It takes place on Monday at 7 PM in the Robin L. Christian Performing Arts Theater.

Jané Ellis is Theater Director at Ringgold High School, Iley Barnes - a senior - plays Brenda Strong, and Will Forgey - also a senior - plays Carl Hanratty.

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