WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Awards galore were collected by several local high schools as they took center stage at the UIL State One Act Play 1A competition.

After a full day of performances on Monday, May 13 in Austin, Benjamin and Gold-Burg High Schools claimed big-time victories at the state competition.

Benjamin High School students came home with a silver medal as the First Runner Up for their play, “The Ballad of Maria Marten.”

  • Benjamin HS wins second at State OAP. Courtesy: BHS
  • Benjamin HS wins second at State OAP. Courtesy: BHS
  • Benjamin HS wins second at State OAP. Courtesy: BHS
  • Benjamin HS wins second at State OAP. Courtesy: BHS
  • Benjamin HS wins second at State OAP. Courtesy: BHS

Student Kamryn Jones was awarded Best Performer for the role of Maria Marten, student Emily Shaver received an All-Star Cast award for the role of Ann Martin, and student Electra Estrada received an Honorable Mention All-Star Cast award for the role of Sarah Stowe.

Gold-Burg ISD claimed notable recognition at the state competition as well for its play, “Interview.”

Student Levi Hellinger received an All-Star Cast award for the roles of Second Interviewer, Gym Instructor and Purple, and student Corbin Gilbert received an Honorable Mention All-Star Cast award for the roles of First Applicant, House Painter and Red.

  • Gold-Burg ISD wins big at State OAP. Photo Courtesy: Gold-Burg ISD
  • Gold-Burg ISD wins big at State OAP. Photo Courtesy: Gold-Burg ISD
  • Gold-Burg ISD wins big at State OAP. Photo Courtesy: Gold-Burg ISD

Congratulations to both Texoma high schools and to each actor who contributed their talents!