Newsies

Newsies - April 17 - April 18, 2026

Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary

Who's Who

Hoyt Jensen

as Jack Kelly

Hoyt is a Junior. His musical background includes the role of Big Bad Wolf in Shrek, Zeke Baylor in High School Musical, and Gaston in Beauty and the Beast. He is a member of the UH Band and Choir He is involved in knowledge bowl and plays Basketball and Track. He is a member of the NHS and FFA. In his free time he enjoys singing and reading books.
Gretchen Bain

as Katherine

Gretchen is a Senior. This is her 4th UH musical. She has played the role of Peter Pan in Shrek Jr, Susan in High School Musical, and Lefou in Beauty and the Beast. She is a member of the UH Band and Choir, she participates in Jazz Band, Show Choir, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, and does Football stats. She is a member of Student Council, NHS, yearbook, and is the UH FFA president. In her free time she enjoys sleeping, reading, and traveling to see Miah's grandparents in Arizona.
Madesyn Jirava

as Crutchie

Madesyn is a Junior. Her musical background includes being a guard in Shrek, Ms. Tenney in High School Musical, and a plate in Beauty and the Beast. She is a member of the UH Band and Choir and participates in Knowledge Bowl, Jazz Band, and Show Choir. She is a member of the NHS and FFA. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends.
Christopher Steichen

as Davey

Christopher is a Senior. His musical background includes the role of Davey in Newsies and Monsieur D'Arque in Beauty and the Beast. He is a member of the UH Band and Choir and participates in Show Choir, Solo and Ensemble Contests. He is also a member of the Student Council and NHS, and is part of the Art Club. In his free time he enjoys drawing, biking, and rollerblading.
Eleaner Holland

as Les

Eleaner is an 8th grader. Her musical background includes the role of Prisoner #3 in Stowaway, Wanda the Wobbiling Waitress in At the Bandstand, and Marian in The Music Man. She is a member of the UH Band and Choir and participates in Softball and Cheerleading. She is a member of the FFA. In her free time she likes journaling, scrapbooking, and reading.