Jilian Wilde

Jilian Wilde, reporter

Junior Jilian Wilde has been on the Common Sense staff for three years. When it comes to performing arts, you name it, she likes it. She has participated in six musicals and one play, and she loves to sing. She also enjoys reading and writing during her free time. She is also on the softball team.

All content by Jilian Wilde

Halloween celebrations have changed from Celtic beginnings

Jilian Wilde, reporter
Oct 31, 2024

Many people know Halloween as the fun holiday in October where everyone dresses up, decorates and gets candy. But that’s not exactly how it started out. Around 2,000 years ago the Celts celebrated...

Rehearsals for musical based on ‘The Ugly Duckling’ to begin soon

Jilian Wilde, reporter
Nov 20, 2023

Rehearsals will begin in December for “HONK! A Musical Tale of ‘The Ugly Duckling.’” Based on the fairy tale written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, the musical will be performed in the...

Cast, crew choose favorite parts of musical

Jilian Wilde and Ellie Lisiecki
Feb 16, 2023

What is your favorite song from Mamma Mia!? Sophomore Sharon Chumlea: “I Have A Dream” because it is very sentimental. Senior Katie O’Connor: I like “Slipping Through My Fingers” because...

Snow day delays Mamma Mia!

Ellie Lisiecki, Olivia Milton, and Jilian Wilde
Feb 16, 2023

The cast and crew of Mamma Mia! need to wait one more night to hear “Thank You For The Music” from the audience after Thursday’s opening night performance was canceled because of the snowstorm. “Dancing...