Frank 105.5 Broadcast High School Basketball Schedule Announced

Rockland, Maine - Frank 105.5, WBYA-FM will broadcast local high school basketball for a seventh straight year beginning Friday December 9th when the Oceanside Lady Mariners host Erskine Academy in Rockland.  Veteran broadcaster Don Shields will again lead the coverage and will be joined by Terry Spear and Chris Seavey for the 32 game regular season schedule that includes calling games from Oceanside, Medomak Valley, Camden Hills, Belfast, and Searsport High Schools.  The station is also planning on broadcasting selected games involving these same schools during the High School Basketball Tournaments from Augusta and Bangor this upcoming February.

Shields, who is also the voice of the University of Maine Women’s Basketball team, has been the voice of Midcoast Maine High School sports since 1985, during which time he has called more than 1200 high school games.  Spear has been covering basketball for more than 2 decades in the Midcoast, Biddeford and Bath-Brunswick markets.  Seavey, a former Rockland District High School Standout, has more than a decade of on-air experience.

Schedule:
Friday December 9th – Erskine Academy at Oceanside Girls – 6:15 PM
Tuesday December 13th – Deer Isle Stonington at Searsport Doubleheader
Girls at 4:45 PM / Boys at 6:30 PM
Thursday December 15th – Mt. View at Belfast Boys – 6:15 PM
Saturday December 17th – Oceanside at Medomak Valley Doubleheader
Boys at 4:45 PM / Girls at 6:30 PM
Tuesday December 20th – Lawrence at Oceanside Boys – 6:15 PM
Thursday December 22nd – Oceanside at Belfast Boys – 6:15 PM
Friday December 23rd – Camden Hills at Medomak Valley Boys – 5:45 PM
Friday December 30th - Erskine Academy at Belfast Boys – 12:45 PM
Saturday December 31st – Vinalhaven at Searsport Girls – 8:45 AM

Tuesday January 3rd – MCI at Belfast Boys – 6:15 PM
Thursday January 5th – Camden Hills at Belfast Girls – 6:15 PM
Friday January 6th – Belfast at Camden Hills Boys – 6:45 PM
Tuesday January 10th – MCI at Oceanside Boys – 6:15 PM
Thursday January 12th – Bucksport at Searsport Doubleheader
Girls at 5:15 PM / Boys at 7:00 PM

Saturday January 14th – Gardiner at Medomak Valley Boys – 5:45 PM
Monday January 16th – Camden Hills at Oceanside Boys – 12:45 PM
Friday January 20th – Georges Stevens Academy at Searsport Boys – 6:15 PM
Monday January 23rd – Bangor Christian at Searsport Doubleheader
Boys at 4:45 PM / Girls at 6:30 PM
Tuesday January 24th – Medomak Valley at Camden Hills Boys – 6:45 PM
Wednesday January 25th – Camden Hills at Medomak Valley Girls – 6:15 PM
Friday January 27th – Medomak Valley at Oceanside Doubleheader
Girls at 5:15 PM / Boys at 7:00 PM
Tuesday January 31st – Lincoln Academy at Medomak Valley Doubleheader
Girls at 5:15 PM / Boys at 7:00 PM

Thursday February 2nd – Nokomis at Camden Hills Boys – 6:45 PM
Saturday February 4th – Oceanside at Camden Hills Boys – 1:45 PM
Tuesday February 7th – Belfast at Oceanside Boys – 6:15 PM
Thursday February 9th – Medomak Valley at Belfast Boys – 6:15 PM

Tuesday February 14th & Wednesday February 15th – Tournament Pre-Lims
Friday February 17th – Tuesday February 22nd – Tournament Quarterfinals
Wednesday February 23rd & Thursday February 24th – Tournament Semifinals
Friday February 25th & Saturday February 26th – Regional Championships
Friday March 3rd & Saturday March 4th – State Championship Games

Sanford at Kennebunk High School Golf Results

Kennebunk, Maine - Sanford High School golf team traveled to Kennebunk for a match on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015.

Results are listed by name of player, medal, match and points.

For Sanford:

Luke Lapierre 41 --- 0.05
Matt Small 53 --- 0
Jordan D'Alessandro 52 --- 0
Joey Burnham 52 --- 0
Dean Johnson 48 --- 1.5
Josh Polletta 53 --- 0

Team Total 246 0 points
Final Point Total 2 points

For Kennebunk:

Jonah Gauthier 41   2&1   1.5
Owen Manahan 47   2&1   2
Steven Anastas 48   4&3   2
Eli Clark 44   5&3   2
Spencer Desrochers 49   even   0.5
Nate Lapointe 46   1 Up   2

Team Total 226 1 point
Final Point Total 11 points

Maine high school graduation rate up, achievement gaps down

Newly released state and federal data shows Maine is closing achievement gaps as graduation rates among economically disadvantaged students, those with disabilities and some minorities are on the rise and above national averages
AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine’s high school graduation rate has hit an all-time high, as has the percentage of students who are either economically disadvantaged or have a disability and are earning their diploma in four years.  
 
According to newly released data from the Maine Department of Education, 86.48 percent of the students who entered the ninth grade in the fall of 2010 graduated on time in 2014. That’s up just slightly from 86.36 percent in 2013 and well above the 80.3 percent graduation rate reached in 2009-2010 when the current calculation method was introduced.
 
In announcing the rising rate, Maine’s Acting Education Commissioner Tom Desjardin said he is

Camden Hills Girls vs Mount View Basketball Full Game

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Maine high school students show improvements in math, writing and science scores

Performance of third-year high school students increased slightly in math, writing and science, but most students still aren’t achieving grade-level expectations yet are still being allowed to graduate

AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine high school juniors improved their scores in math, writing and science on last spring’s statewide standardized tests, but less than half of students are performing at grade level and many will still graduate anyway. 

The percentage of students who achieved proficiency or above in math as measured by the SAT given last May to nearly 13,000 Mainers in grade 11 was 48.5 percent, up from 47.7 percent in 2012-13.

This marks the first time since 2006 when the SAT was first administered as the required State assessment for high school students that math scores have outpaced those for critical reading and was the second highest math result in that nine year period.

After ticking up the previous year to 48.6 percent proficient or above, critical reading scores were

Game Action High School Daily Schedule: September 6th

Rockland, Maine - RCN America Network wants to keep our readers updated on what games are taken place around the great state of Maine.

If you are at a game and can send the final score to rockycoastnews@live.com or by text to (203)585-7815 that would be much appreciated. Coaches, managers, scorekeepers please send at minimum the score or the full stat results for games played. Your sending of results assures your players get the recognition they deserve for their hard work.

Boys Varsity & Junior Varsity Soccer:
3:30 PM Oceanside Varsity at Medomak Valley High School
5:15 PM Oceanside Junior Varsity at Medomak Valley High School
5:00 PM Belfast Area High School Junior Varsity at Lincoln Academy
7:00 PM Belfast Area High School Varsity at Lincoln Academy
3:30 PM Erskine Academy Varsity at Gardiner Area High School
5:00 PM Erskine Academy Junior Varsity at Gardiner Area High School
3:30 PM Edward Little High School Varsity at Cony High School
5:00 PM Edward Little High School Junior Varsity at Cony High School

Girls Varsity & Junior Varsity Soccer:
3:30 PM Medomak Valley High School Varsity at Oceanside.
5:15 PM Medomak Valley High School Junior Varsity at Oceanside
3:30 PM Lincoln Academy Varsity at Belfast Area High School
5:00 PM Lincoln Academy Junior Varsity at Belfast Area High School
4:00 PM Telstar Regional High School Varsity at Hall-Dale High School
3:30 PM Gardiner Area High School Varsity at Erskine Academy
5:00 PM Gardiner Area High School Junior Varsity at Erskine Academy
4:00 PM Searsport District HS/MS Varsity at Bucksport High School
3:30 PM Cony High School Varsity at Edward Little High School
5:00 PM Cony High School Junior Varsity at Edward Little High School
3:30 PM Hampden Academy Varsity at Brunswick High School


Varsity & Junior Varsity Field Hockey:
4:00 PM Erskine Academy Varsity at Oceanside
5:30 PM Erskine Academy Junior Varsity at Oceanside
4:00 PM Hall-Dale High School Varsity at St. Dominic Academy
5:30 PM Hall-Dale High School Junior Varsity at St. Dominic Academy
5:30 PM Gardiner Area High School Junior Varsity at Nokomis Regional High School
4:00 PM Gardiner Area High School Varsity at Nokomis Regional High School
4:00 PM Cony High School Varsity at Brunswick High School
5:30 PM Cony High School Junior Varsity at Brunswick High School
4:00 PM Brunswick High School Junior Varsity at Hampden Academy

Golf:
3:30 PM Coed Varsity Golf at Rockland Golf Club
3:30 PM Coed Junior Varsity Golf at Rockland Golf Club
3:30 PM Gardiner Area High School Coed Junior Varsity at Rockland Golf Club

Cross Country:
4:00 PM Oceanside Coed Varsity Cross Country at Medomak Valley High School
4:00 PM Belfast Area High School Coed Varsity at Winslow High School
4:15 PM Hall-Dale High School Coed Varsity at Madison Area Memorial High School
4:00 PM Gardiner Area High School Coed Varsity at Winslow High School
4:00 PM Cony High School Coed Varsity at Winslow High School
4:00 PM Brunswick High School Coed Squad at Maranacook Community High School
4:00 PM Brunswick High School Girls Varsity at Maranacook Community High School
4:30 PM Brunswick High School Boys Varsity at Maranacook Community High School

Varsity Football:
7:00 PM Morse High School at Oceanside
7:00 PM Gardiner Area High School Varsity at Lawrence High School
7:00 PM Cony High School Varsity at Messalonskee HS
7:00 PM Brunswick High School Coed Varsity at Brewer High School
7:00 PM Bangor High School Varsity at Mt. Blue High School

We will be adding more Maine High Schools to our daily High School schedule over the coming days.

Boyer leads track team to second-place finish

Boyer leads track team to second-place finish


Bucksport, Maine - The Foxcroft Academy boys’ outdoor track team amassed 113 points to finish second out of eight teams at Monday afternoon’s meet at Bucksport High School. Hampden Academy won the meet with 208 points.

Donnie Boyer put on a clinic, racking up 30 points with victories in the 110 meter hurdles, the high jump, and the triple jump. Cody Levensalor (1st in the shot put), Ryan Wang (2nd in the 200 meter dash, 3rd in the 100 meter dash, 4th in the javelin throw), Alex Stevens (4th in the 110 meter hurdles, 5th in the 300 meter hurdles), Zach Smith (2nd in the 400 meter dash, 5th in the 100 meter dash, 5th in the 200 meter dash), Louis Lafache (2nd in the shot put, 3rd in the discus throw), and Pete Boyer (4th in the 300 meter hurdles) also earned individual points for the Ponies.

In relay action, Pete Boyer, Stevens, Colby Bombero, and Wang were runners up in the 4x100 meter relay, Smith, Garrett Hilton, Stevens, and Pete Boyer placed third in the 4x400 meter relay, and Hilton, Julian Zepeda, James Birtwistle, and Sebastian Zepeda finished third in the 4x800 meter relay.

The girls’ team accumulated 31 points to place fifth out of eight teams, trailing Hampden, Hermon, Central, and Bucksport. Chelsie Oldfield won the 3200 meter run by more than 30 seconds and finished third in the 1600 meter run. Fern Morrison ran away with the 800 meter run, besting Bucksport’s Nelly Winship by 12 seconds, and Monica Miles earned a point with a sixth-place finish in the 400 meter dash. In relay action, Miles, Morrison, Jenny Boyer, and Chastity Vainio placed fourth in the 4x100.


Photos (Donnie Boyer and Pete Boyer) taken by Fern Morrison '15.

Provost wills Ponies to win over Old Town

Provost wills Ponies to win over Old Town


Old Town, Maine - After three straight losses by two runs or less, the FA baseball team desperately needed a strong outing from Jesse Provost at Old Town on Saturday, and the junior did not disappoint, delivering a brilliant complete-game performance that allowed the Ponies to defeat the Coyotes 4-3 despite some shoddy defense and another lackluster offensive performance. Provost was in total command all afternoon, throwing 65 of 97 pitches for strikes, striking out eight batters, yielding just three hits and two walks, and allowing no earned runs. He is now 1-1 with a 2.12 ERA in 19 innings pitched.

The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the 3rd when Cameron Archer’s two-out ground ball got through the left side of the Ponies’ infield, scoring Patrick Quimby from third. Trevor Francis attempted to score from second on the play but was gunned down at the plate by left fielder Hunter Law. The Ponies then used four walks, an error, a balk, a stolen base, and three wild pitches to take a 3-1 lead in the top of the 4th. Andrew Richardson’s two-out single cut the lead to 3-2 in the bottom of the 6th, but the Ponies were able to add a valuable insurance run when Forrest Law legged out an infield single to score Shinsuke Mikame in the 7th.

Things got dicey in Old Town’s final at bat. Adam Boucher opened the frame with a single, and Tyler Lynch then reached on an error. Provost bore down and struck out Jonny Toole after a lengthy battle, but Zac Miller  worked a walk to load the bases with one out. Leadoff man Gabe Melmed then crushed a ball into the left-center gap, but Hunter Law made another huge defensive play, tracking the ball down and also holding the tying run on second base (Boucher tagged from third to make it 4-3). Provost then buckled down and punched out Francis to preserve the hard-fought win.

Second baseman Caleb Richard continued to swing a hot bat for the Ponies, singling sharply twice and lining out to left field in three trips. The junior paces the Ponies with a .407 batting average and has scored a team-high 11 runs. Ryan Rebar and Forrest Law had the Ponies’ only other hits, and Mikame drew two walks and stole two bases.

The win improves the Ponies to 5-4 and bumps them all the way up to #3 in the Class B Heal Point standings. They will next take on top-ranked and undefeated John Bapst at FA on Thursday at 4:30. Ryan Rebar will be on the mound.

Photo: Cody Coiley tags out Trevor Francis at the plate (throw from Hunter Law in LF)

"Frenemies" Premiers Tonight JAN. 13th

"Frenemies" Premiers Tonight JAN. 13th
BY: David Mills

Disney Channel - Are you excited for the premiere of "Frenemies"? If you are than you don't have to wait any longer as "Frenemies" premiers tonight at 8pm on the Disney Channel. "Frenemies" stars Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Stefanie Scott, Mary Mouser and Nick Robinson. We are excited to see these young talented people do in this all new Disney Channel Original Movie.

"Frenemies" is about staying true to yourself, following your dreams, and celebrating friendship and family resonate in "Frenemies," premiering Friday, January 13 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel in the U.S., and on Disney Channels worldwide thereafter.


The first story follows the inseparable science-whiz Jake and his dog, Murray.  Jake is excited to introduce Murray to his new science project partner, Julianne, but there's something about her that Murray just doesn't like – and the feeling is mutual.  Julianne is using Jake in order to get a good grade on her science project, and Murray tries to expose her intentions before he loses Jake's friendship to this imposter.


The second story follows Avalon and Halley, best friends who are overjoyed when a publisher wants to turn their fashion blog, Geekly Chic into a magazine, but their friendship is put to the test when they learn that the magazine only wants one of them to stay on as senior editor.  Their assignment is to each submit an article of their choice and the person who writes the best article gets the coveted position.  When they both decide on writing about the same indie-rocker Jean-Frank, their friendship takes a turn for the worst as they vie for an interview with the rocker. Avalon and Halley both dream of being a senior editor at Burns publications, but ultimately need to decide if a job is worth the demise of their friendship, or if they should band together and take Geekly Chic to the top on their own.


In the last story, tomboy Savannah who comes from a large, high-energy family meets privileged, uptown girl Emma, who looks like her twin.  The two girls become fast friends and decide to trade places for a while, but realize that life on the other side, although fun for a moment, isn't what it's cracked up to be.  On top of that, their friendship is marred when Savannah's crush Jake and Emma's boyfriend Lance become tangled in their shenanigans. Eventually the girls realize the only way their friendship can be salvaged is by being themselves.            


Starring are: Bella Thorne and Zendaya as Avalon Greene and Halley Brandon, Mary Mouser playing the roles of Savannah and Emma, Nick Robinson as Jake Logan, Stefanie Scott as Julianne, and Winston as Murray The Dog.  


"Frenemies" was directed by Daisy Mayer ("The Guru"), executive produced by Leslie Morgenstein and Bob Levy (both of "The Vampire Diaries," "Gossip Girl") and written by Dava Savel ("That's So Raven," "Sonny with a Chance"), Wendy Weiner ("The Scientist") and Jim Krieg ("Den Brother," "Ben 10"). Shelley Mansell ("Camp Rock") is the movie's costume designer. A production of Alloy Entertainment and Coin Flip Productions, the movie was shot on location in Toronto, Canada.


We hope you tune in to watch this all new movie from Disney. Who are you most excited to see in the Movie?


Please enjoy the following still from "Frenemies" courtesy of the Disney Channel. "Frenemies" premiers tonight on the Disney Channel at 8pm, check your local listings.

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Reporter, David Mills

Rockland, ME 04841

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Tonight: Jane By Design & Switched At Birth Premieres

Tonight: Jane By Design & Switched At Birth Premieres

BY: David Mills

Tuesday is a night not to miss as Jane By Design series premieres staring Erica Dasher at 9-10pm. Jane By Design follows Jane Quimby (Erica Dasher), a fresh-faced fashionista juggling life both as a regular high school student and as an assistant to a high-powered fashion executive, all while trying to keep her true identity a secret. That same night Switched at Birth new season premieres Starry Night with tensions being high between Daphne and Bay as they clash over Emmett. Upset over her father’s return, Daphne heads to the music festival where Toby, Wilke and Emmett are performing, to try and get some alone time with Emmett, much to his surprise. Bay insists on seeing Angelo again, so John asks Regina to chaperone their meeting, causing them all to think about what life would have been like. Meanwhile, Kathryn goes behind John’s back to speak with the nurse that Angelo thinks could help them win the lawsuit against the hospital. Switch at Birth premieres at 8-9pm on the ABC Family television network.


Please tune in Tuesday for the series ABC Family premiere of "Jane By Design" and season premiere of "Switched At Birth" starting at 8pm. Photographs in this article are courtesy of ABC Family.

Still One From The Premiere Of "Jane By Design".

Still Two From The Premiere Of "Jane By Design".

Still One From The Premiere Of "Switched At Birth".

Still Two From The Premiere Of "Switched At Birth".

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ABC Family's Series/Season Premieres Jan. 2nd & 3rd

ABC Family's Series/Season Premieres Jan. 2nd & 3rd
BY: David Mills

Still From The Upcoming Season Premiere Of The Lying Game

ABC Family will start rolling out their season premieres starting Monday January 2nd, 2012 with Pretty Little Liars and The Lying Game. The following day, Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 ABC Family will premiere a all new series entitled Jane By Design and season premiere of Pretty Little Liars. These shows are not to be missed starting Monday January 2nd, 2012. We will explain the plot lines for each series premiering with season openings and a series premiere.

On The Lying Game picks up on the night of the twins’ seventeenth birthday, after Emma and Ethan have a huge blow-up with Sutton, in "O Twin, Where Art Thou? You can watch this season premiere of The Lying Game from 9-10pm. Also, in the season premiere of Pretty Little Liars at 8-9pm entitled  Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares picks up a month later since Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer were arrested and a lot has changed in Rosewood, and with the girls. No longer the mighty four best friends, the Liars are at each others’ throats and Emily has been iced out completely. But what could have divided them so severely? Has "A" finally won the game of divide and conquer? With Emily now truly on her own, is she ripe for "A’s" picking? Tuesday is a night not to miss as Jane By Design series premieres staring Erica Dasher at 9-10pm. Jane By Design follows Jane Quimby (Erica Dasher), a fresh-faced fashionista juggling life both as a regular high school student and as an assistant to a high-powered fashion executive, all while trying to keep her true identity a secret. That same night Switched at Birth new season premieres Starry Night with tensions being high between Daphne and Bay as they clash over Emmett. Upset over her father’s return, Daphne heads to the music festival where Toby, Wilke and Emmett are performing, to try and get some alone time with Emmett, much to his surprise. Bay insists on seeing Angelo again, so John asks Regina to chaperone their meeting, causing them all to think about what life would have been like. Meanwhile, Kathryn goes behind John’s back to speak with the nurse that Angelo thinks could help them win the lawsuit against the hospital. Switch at Birth premieres at 8-9pm on the ABC Family television network.


Please tune in Monday and Tuesday for your favorite ABC Family series. Photographs in this article are courtesy of ABC Family.

Still One From ABC Family's All New Series "Jane By Design" staring Erica Dasher

Still Two From ABC Family's All New Series "Jane By Design" staring Erica Dasher

Still One From ABC Family's All New Season Premiere Of "Pretty Little Liars"

Still Two From ABC Family's All New Season Premiere Of "Pretty Little Liars"

Still One From ABC Family's All New Season Premiere Of "Switched at Birth"

Still Two From ABC Family's All New Season Premiere Of "Switched at Birth"

Still Two From The Upcoming Season Premiere Of The Lying Game

Still Three From The Upcoming Season Premiere Of The Lying Game

All photographs in this article are courtesy of ABC Family.

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Reporter, David Mills

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Jane By Design Premieres Jan 3rd

Jane By Design Premieres Jan 3rd
BY: David Mills

"Jane By Design", a new series from ABC Family is set to premiere January 3rd, 2012 at 8pm. About Jane Quimby a fresh-faced fashionista juggling life both as a regular high school student and as an assistant to a high-powered fashion executive, all while trying to keep her true identity a secret in the series premiere of ABC Family's new original series "Jane By Design" on Tuesday, January 3rd (9:00 - 10:00 PM ET/PT). The one-hour original drama stars newcomer Erica Dasher, David Clayton Rogers ("Cougar Town"), Nicholas Roux ("Lemonade Mouth"), Rowly Dennis ("Desperate Housewives"), India De Beaufort ("One Tree Hill"), Meagan Tandy ("10 Things I Hate About You"), Matthew Atkinson ("CSI") and featuring Andie MacDowell ("Footloose," "Four Weddings and a Funeral").



"Jane By Design" follows Jane Quimby (Dasher), a quirky teen with an eclectic chic fashion sense, who lands a job at a hip fashion house when they mistake her for an adult. Torn between her love of fashion and the need to finish high school, Jane conceals her true age to assist the demanding, but talented Gray Chandler Murray (MacDowell), who travels the world in search of the next big style trend. Jane quickly learns that working for a successful executive in the cutthroat world of fashion brings on adversaries like India Jourdain (De Beaufort), an associate designer and Gray's former assistant, who is now gunning for Gray's job. Fortunately, Jane has the charming and handsome senior designer Jeremy Jones (Dennis) on her side -- and peaking her interest -- although she still harbors feelings for long-time crush, Nick Fadden (Atkinson), at school.


Jane's best friend, Billy Nutter (Roux), helps Jane keep up appearances as she toggles between two lives and loyally guards her secret from her older brother, Ben (Rogers). However, Billy has a secret of his own, hiding a relationship with Jane's high school nemesis, Lulu Pope (Tandy). Even with Billy's support, will Jane's ruse be a passing fad, or will she be able to fashion a career in the design business?


"Jane By Design" is executive produced by Gavin Polone ("Gilmore Girls," "Curb Your Enthusiasm"), April Blair ("Lemonade Mouth," "Monte Carlo") and John Ziffren ("Melissa & Joey," "Make It or Break It").


Please tune in to watch this all new series from ABC Family January 3rd, 2012 between 9-10pm. Enjoy  a few photographs from the series premiere of "Jane By Design", courtesy of ABC Family.

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MEET INSIDER: Katherine McNamara Stars In Coming Soon Madison High

MEET INSIDER: Katherine McNamara Stars In Coming Soon Madison High 
BY: David Mills

Los Angeles, CA - Katherine McNamara, a brand new addition to the Disney Family, was recently cast in the new Disney pilot Madison High premiering in early 2012. She portrays 'Cherri O'Keefe', resident fashionista and creator of Madison High's popular gossip blog. McNamara's love for acting stretches beyond the small screen, with numerous credits in stage productions and film.

McNamara began her career on Broadway at the age of 13 as 'Fredrika Armfeldt' in A Little Night Music, starring opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury. She was fortunate to continue as 'Fredrika' with the second ALNM Broadway cast of Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch as well. Her other theater roles include 'Esther Jane' in the pre-Broadway world premiere of A Christmas Story, the Musical! as well as To Kill a Mockingbird, The Crucible, Inherit the Wind, Annie, The Secret Garden, and Galileo. She has

also been cast in a number of Equity readings, including PAN, which was created by the In the Heights creative team.

Katherine made her big screen debut on December 9th, this year in the Warner Brothers Picture "New Year's Eve," where she portrays 'Lily.' In addition, Katherine will star as 'Becky Thatcher' in the re-make of "Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn" alongside Joel Courtney and Jake T. Austin. Television credits includes "Law and Order: SVU," "Drop Dead Diva," "30 Rock," "Late Night with David Letterman," "Good Morning America," and PBS's "Sondheim! The Birthday Concert."

McNamara balances acting with her dedication to education. At the age of 14, she graduated with honors from High School, and is pursuing a degree in Business with an emphasis in Finance at Drexel University's Le Bow School of Business online program.

Katherine has a passion for all forms of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, waltz and hula. She 

also plays the guitar and piano and enjoys singing and songwriting. Katherine plans to share her passion for music with the world this year and is recording a few original pop songs. She resides in Los Angeles, California and her hometown is Kansas City, Missouri.

We look forward to seeing big things from this actress as she follows her dreams in a hard environment.

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