‘High School’ spirit

From left, Winter Bassett, Makayla Rutsch, Jenna Smith, Kimi Gosnell, Alexis Durso, Alyssa Sims, Emma Perkis and Casey Adams make up the cheerleading squad in CYT’s production of “High School Musical” Feb. 28 through March 8 at Oceanside’s Star Theater, 402 N. Coast Blvd. in Oceanside. The ensemble cast also includes Jessica Zoutendyk as Gabrielle, Cooper Peltz as Troy, Madison Whittaker as drama queen Sharpay, Kyle Chan as Ryan, Joey Sims as Chad Danforth, and Heather Banks as Taylor McKessie. The full cast showcases talents from Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Murietta. Clairemont and Rancho Penasquitos. Janie Russel directs the production. For tickets, contact CYT box office at (800) 696-1929 or visit www.cyt.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Behind the scenes theater tours can be arranged prior to show, for organized groups. Contact Angela McMillen at (619) 384-5503. Courtesy photo