On Oct 31, 2013 twelve eligible Bel Air High School students were inducted into the International Thespian Society for their work on various Bel Air Drama Company performances.

The International Thespian Society is the Educational Theatre Association’s student honorary organization. It acknowledges the achievements of high school and middle school students that are involved in the drama productions in their schools.

Each school has its own assigned thespian troupe that is led by a director. Students can earn an invitation to be included into the Thespian Society by being involved in the school productions. Having a Thespian Society troupe raises the stature of the school’s theatre program. There more than 4,000 high schools and middle schools with thespian troupes.

Brian Benz, the membership manager of ITS, recognizes the hard work and achievements of the Bel Air inductees and their troupe leader, Mr. Ben Smith.

Twelve Bel Air High School Students were inducted. Katie Allison, Jacob Bengel, Alec Burbelo, Marvin Dunmeyer, Hunter Gerard, Caleb Graham, Sarah Graham, Brett Klock, MJ Krchnavy, Ciera Munday, Adam Nelson, and Olivia Streett all have become official members of the International Thespian Society. They now join the ranks of several famous actors that have been inducted into the Thespian Alumni such as Jane Lynch, John Goodman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Tom Hanks.

Sarah Graham, a senior that was invited into the Thespian Society, said “I am so excited that I was inducted. I’m truly honored that they recognized me.”

Bel Air students can continue to show their support by congratulating the inductees and attending or participating in this year’s upcoming productions. Congratulations to all the new inductees.