Germantown High School's Creative and Performing Arts Program

Dear Alumni and Friends of PPP,
Only one week remains to make your contribution to the Anniversary Alumni Page in the playbill for our spring musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of PPP and the 45th Anniversary of GHS-TV.
For almost two decades, PPP has produced this beloved musical. Today, a new generation of students is bringing it back to life. Some alumni have already returned to help produce the show, and we are grateful to each of them — especially our musical director, Mackenzie Kuykendoll.
We deeply appreciate everyone who has already made a generous donation. We are just three hundred dollars away from reaching our goal this year. There is no small gift — every penny from this ad campaign directly benefits our students in the Fine Arts Department.
If you would consider making a donation, you have several options:
Online:
Visit:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/703/donations
Select:
PPP/GHS-TV Anniversary Alumni Ad – Spring Musical Playbill
You may donate securely by credit card.
By Check:
Make checks payable to PPP and mail to:
Germantown High School
Poplar Pike Playhouse
7653 Poplar Pike
Germantown, TN 38138
All donations or pledges must be received by March 6. Receipts are available upon request, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Let’s reach our goal together this year!
With gratitude and respect,
Your teacher and friend,
Leonid Mazor

Dear Alumni and Friends,
"With a heart such as yours, you can open any doors; you can go out and do anything!" — this inspiring line from the musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown still resonates nearly four decades after Poplar Pike Playhouse first brought the show to life. Now, just three weeks from today, that same production will return to our stage, continuing a legacy that spans 40 years and unites the generosity of alumni from the 1990s with the passion of today’s students.
This proud tradition, founded by the creator of the Fine Arts Department at GHS, Frank Bluestein, has thrived year after year thanks to the steadfast support of alumni like you. For so many, GHS-TV studios and Poplar Pike Playhouse are much more than just spaces—they’re alive with the energy, dreams, and memories of generations of students who discovered their talents and found success here. These spaces remain a meaningful part of their journey, connecting them to their roots while inspiring new adventures ahead.
As part of our annual tradition, we’re working to complete a full-page tribute ad in this year’s playbook, honoring alumnus Thay Floyd and sponsored by GHS graduates. Our fundraising goal is $1,500, and while we’re almost there, we need a little more support to cross the finish line. Many of you have already donated, and we are truly grateful for your generosity. If you haven’t had a chance yet, please consider contributing—every donation, big or small, makes a meaningful impact.
Here’s how you can help:
The easiest way to donate is online at this link: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/703/donations. Select the "PPP Alumni Ad - Spring Musical Playbill" option and follow the steps to complete your donation. No password is required—simply check in as a guest.
Prefer to donate by mail? You can send a check payable to PPP at:
Germantown High School
Poplar Pike Playhouse
7653 Poplar Pike
Germantown, TN 38138
All donations and pledges must be received by March 7. We will provide receipts for all pledges, and your contributions are fully tax-deductible.
The premiere of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown will take place on March 28 and run through April 6. We would be thrilled to have you join us to celebrate this incredible milestone and share in the legacy you helped build.
With gratitude,
Leonid Mazor

First School Day of Television and Theatre Production Classes at GHS Fine Arts Department! What a talented and enthusiastic group we have this year! Can’t wait to see the amazing projects and success that lie ahead. Here’s to a fantastic and creative new year! Germantown High School Television

December at GHS-TV and PPP... Holidays are coming!

Fresh air Friday! Art II Honors students got outside today for a special art project!

Here is a look at this year’s CAPA faculty!

MEET THE FACULTY! We are excited to welcome Hope Henager to the CAPA faculty. Find out more about her below.

What classes do you teach?
Art 1 and Film and Video I

Do you have a favorite period in art history?
1960s with Andy Warhol at his peak

What is your favorite movie?
Little Mermaid or Black Beauty

What is a fun fact about you?
A fun fact about me is that I grew up on a farm raising and training horses. I found my love of teaching by teaching horse riding lessons to children.

Why do you want to teach?
Knowledge is the key to any door you want to open. No one can take your ability to think away from you.

Why did you want to return to GHS?
GHS is in my blood. I grew up in these halls and it's my time to give that opportunity to someone else.

MEET THE FACULTY! We are excited to welcome theatre instructor Chad Hoy to the CAPA faculty. Find out more about him below.

What classes do you teach?
I teach Intro to Theatre, Acting I, Tech Theatre, Production, and Intro to Comm Arts

Favorite play?
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime

Favorite musical?
Just like everyone else, it's Hamilton. Runner-up is Little Shop of Horrors

Favorite playwright?
I'd probably say Tom Stoppard

Why did you get into teaching?
I had such an amazing experience when I was involved with theatre in high school, thanks to my theatre teacher Mr. Collins. He loved his students so well. It was about more than theatre. I wanted to be that.

What are you looking forward to?
I'm really looking forward to being a part of this legendary program, and getting to work with all these talented kids in different capacities.

What is something you want students to know about you?
Theatre is fun, but what we do goes deeper than that. It's my goal to teach them how to be better human beings in every aspect of their lives- in school, at home, on the stage, wherever.

MEET THE FACULTY! We are excited to welcome band director Jeremy Thompson to the CAPA faculty. Find out more about his below.

What classes do you teach?
I teach two concert band classes, two percussion classes, and jazz band

Favorite instrument?
Piano. It is the first instrument I learned how to play at age 4.

Favorite genre of music to perform?
Gospel. My start in music came from church.

Favorite composer?
Quincy Jones. He composed the soundtrack to “The Wiz '' and it is one of my all-time favorites musicals.

What are you looking forward to?
I am looking forward to growing the Red Devil Band program to be the best in the metro area. I am excited to work with the talented GHS band students. I hope that we produce something that the school and community can be proud of.

What is something you want students to know about you?
If I were not a band director, I’d probably run my own BBQ food truck. I LOVE my family. They are the most important people in my life.

What are you pursuing your PhD in?
I am currently pursuing a PhD from the University of Memphis in Music Education with a specialization in Education Policy and Leadership.

The 2022-2023 school year is underway! Do you have a favorite first day of school story? Share it with us!

Some of our new and returning CAPA teachers! Stay tuned all week as we introduce our new teachers!