On stage at St. Paul Lutheran
![“Runners” Jacob Crossan, 8th grade, Lilly Draper, 8th grade, Anna Vinch, 7th grade, Kate Owens, 8th grade and Damon Montgomery, 7th grade, leave the starting line.](https://westsidenewsny.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/St.-Paul-Runners-300x210.jpg)
“Cross Country,” a musical by Pam Andrews, was presented to St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Hilton on May 15, 16; it involved all the students at the school in acting, singing and moving to the music.
Directed by Betty Benoit, a teacher of seventh and eighth graders and Music Instructor for the school, the musical featured 5 “runners” who had individual attitudes that impinged on their athletic abilities.
As Pastor Mark Ball explained: “Cross Country talks about how we run the race of life and encourages us to focus on the cross of Jesus.”
The one hour show had a message that was joyfully received by all in attendance.
Photos by Walter Horylev
![Preschooler Anelise Mott, adds emphasis to her singing role.](https://westsidenewsny.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/St.-Paul-Analise-Mott-193x300.jpg)