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    • Sam Greiff 1921 - 2002
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    • Eleanor "Soosie" Harding 1906 - 1999
    • Angelo "Beebe" DeFlaminis 1916 - 1998
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Mahoney Cyr

Sophia Goodsell

2022 Scholarship Winner
Sophia Goodsell
Walpole High School


​​In Sophia's own words: 
Theater is something that I never truly imagined myself becoming involved in. I was always a little shy growing up and whenever it came to social situations I would tend to try and avoid them. Then one summer when I was with my grandma she decided it would be fun for me to sign up for a two-week theater group. So of course I went along with it and went to the theater group. I was so nervous when I first got there, especially because I was from out of state. On the first day, we did acting and singing drills, which was a lot more fun than I thought. I never really sang outside of the car with my mom before, so singing in a large setting was more thrilling than ever expected. Then the second day was auditions, and I knew I really wanted to be one of the town's girls because we had lots of singing and a lot of time on stage. So I went into the audition and sure enough, I got the role of one of the town's girls. From there the next two weeks zoomed by and then opening night. I remembered being so nervous, this was my first time ever performing for an audience and I had no clue what to expect. All of the older kids were walking backstage with so much confidence, but I still couldn't shake the feeling of everything going wrong. That's when the director came up to me and said, just go out there and have fun. It was simple advice but it was so effective. The first act flew by, and at intermission, I had my costume change, which was very important to me at the time, because I thought I was the coolest for changing clothes. Then act two goes on without any problems and all I can think of the whole time is how amazing it was to be on stage performing. From that moment on I knew I had to be onstage. All throughout middle school, I did the musicals, but when I got to the high school I gave being backstage a try and fell in love with that as well. Every time I walk into a theater I always get the wow feeling. I love every small detail about theater, from the sets to the costumes, to the lines being said. I love the stories and magic that can be created with just a few beautiful souls. Now looking back on how I got into theater I truly thank my grandma for signing me up for that summer program. Though she is no longer here I know that every time I walk on stage she sees me perform, and that she is smiling and proud of me. I truly would have never started without her, and I thank her so much for getting me into something I love. If I had not found theater I would not have made some of my closest friends, along with finding a passion I hope to continue in the future
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Mail: PO Box 189, Walpole, MA 02081
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    • Past Productions >
      • Walpole Footlighters 2021-2022 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2020-2021 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2019-2020 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2018-2019 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2017-2018 Season >
        • Savannah Slide Show
        • Radium Girls Slide Show
        • Lucky Stiff Slide Show
      • Walpole Footlighters 2016-2017 Season >
        • Great American Trailer Park Slideshow
      • Walpole Footlighters 2015-2016 Season >
        • Charlie Brown Slide show
      • Walpole Footlighters 2014-2015 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2013-2014 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2012-2013 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2011-2012 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2010-2011 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2009-2010 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2008-2009
      • Walpole Footlighters 2007-2008 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2006-2007 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2005-2006 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2004-2005 Season
      • Walpole Footlighters 2003-2004 Season
    • Dan Sheehan Lifetime Achievement Award
    • 90th Anniversary Slide Show
  • Members
    • Members Handbook
    • Production Schedule Checklist
    • Program Book Checklist
    • Tax Laws
    • Board of Directors Job Descriptions >
      • President
      • Vice-President
      • Secretary
      • Treasurer
      • Public Relations Manager
      • Facilities Manager
      • Publications Manager
      • Member at Large
      • Social Media Manager
      • Play Selection Committee Chair
      • Box Office Manager
      • Subscriptions Manager
    • Walpole Footlighters Bylaws
  • Support Us
    • Backers Program >
      • Walpole Footlighters 2021-2022 Backers
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    • Advertise with Us
    • Volunteer and Learn >
      • Usher Guidelines
  • Walpole Footlighters Scholarship
    • 2022 Scholarship - Sophia Goodsell
    • 2021 Scholarship - Mahoney Cyr
    • 2021 Scholarship - Brenna Hughes
    • 2021 Scholarship - Cate Lightbody
    • 2018 Scholarship - Riley Mulroy
    • 2017 Scholarship - Mia Straccia
    • 2016 Scholarship - Bridget Connell
    • 2015 Scholarship - Marc Sheehan
    • 2014 Scholarship - Michael McKeon
  • In Memoriam
    • Rosemary Mitchell 1944 - 2022
    • Kathleen Hardigan 1970 - 2022
    • Marge Scholz 1930 - 2021
    • Bruce Hainsworth 1923 - 2020
    • Rich Morton 1948 - 2019
    • Gene Guidi 1937 - 2019
    • Parker Chick 1932 - 2018
    • Barbara Pettis 1936 - 2017
    • Roger Pettis 1939 - 2016
    • Rita Rosano 1931 - 2016
    • Ceil Koziol 1922 - 2012
    • Joseph P. Scholz 1926 - 2008
    • Tom Svingen 1935 - 2006
    • Ed Kanter 1931 - 2004
    • Harry Harding 1904 - 2002
    • Sam Greiff 1921 - 2002
    • Sue Bennett Fielding 1928 - 2001
    • Eleanor "Soosie" Harding 1906 - 1999
    • Angelo "Beebe" DeFlaminis 1916 - 1998
  • Walpole Footlighters Privacy Policy