Memorial Service planned for Drama teacher Brian Senter

Walla Walla Public Schools staff, friends and family of drama teacher Brian Senter are planning a public Memorial Service in his honor Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. at the Walla Walla High School large gym. A private funeral service will be held Friday afternoon for family and a public graveside service is being planned for Friday following the funeral services. Details will be available to the public later today or tomorrow.

The cast and crew of the fall drama production the “Long Bridge Over Deep Water” have elected to go forward with the play as originally scheduled. Rehearsals of the play resume today. A full dress rehearsal is planned for Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at Walla Walla High School Performing Arts Auditorium. Donations for this performance will fund a scholarship account for the drama program in Brian Senter’s honor. The play’s opening night is Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at Walla Walla High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

“Long Bridge Over Deep Water” Performance Schedule:

Thursday, Nov. 12 (public viewing of dress rehearsal – donations accepted) – 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 13 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14 – 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 19 - 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 20 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 21 – 2 p.m. (matinee)

Saturday, Nov. 21 – 7 p.m.

*All performances are at the Walla Walla High School Performing Arts Auditorium

Tickets:

• Tickets available tonight after midnight
• Purchase tickets online by visiting the Walla Walla High School web site (Online payments section)
• https://intouch.wwps.org/
• Tickets may also be purchased at the ASB office Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (in person)
• Box office opens one hour prior to performance if tickets are available

Senter was struck and killed by a car Saturday night while walking on Reser Road. GriefBusters counseling services remain available to staff and students this week.  

For more information contact Communications Director Mark Higgins at (509) 526-6716 (office) or (509) 520-6242 (cell) or by email: mhiggins@wwps.org.